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Where to Donate Furniture


Donate furniture to a charity or other worthwhile organization and help preserve the environment while helping those in need. 
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Furniture constitutes a major expense for most of us.  For families struggling to make ends meet it can be a real budget buster.  Fortunately, there are many organizations which offer used furniture for sale at significantly reduced prices (and in some cases for free) to those in need.  Consider donating to one of these institutions. 

​Organizations are listed in alphabetical order. Some are national, and some are general suggestions for local resources typically available in most areas. 

CORE Furniture Bank


Ohio residents can donate furniture to the CORE  (Community Outreach Resources Exchange) Furniture Bank, and it will be in the home of a family in need within a week.  Located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, CORE seeks donations of clean, serviceable, basic furniture pieces for distribution to underprivileged families or families in emergency situations.  They also accept appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves.  Check your local yellow pages for similar charities in your area.

Donation Town


Donation Town puts you in contact with local charities that will pick up your donations for free.  You can do specific searches on the Donation Town website for charities that will pick up not just furniture, but also books, clothing, toys, shoes or household items.  This resource is most useful if you live in or near a metropolitan area since most charities have a mileage limit which prevents them from traveling beyond a certain radius to pick up donations. ​

Furniture Bank Association of North America


Furniture Bank accepts donations of gently used furniture for families in poverty.  There are Furniture Banks in 30+ states.  They offer pick up for residential donations but only if you live within 15-20 miles of a furniture bank.  ​

Habitat for Humanity Restores Retail Outlets


Donate furniture and other household items and appliances to a Habitat for Humanity Restore to be sold to the public at greatly reduced prices.  The proceeds are used to build or renovate homes in the local area.  ​

Pickup Please (Vietnam Veterans of America)


PIckup Please is a service provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America. The service is available in 13 states around the country. It's similar to Donation Town. Visit the website and schedule a pickup of your donation. Leave the donation outside your home, and the Pickup Please driver comes and picks it up. Simple. The service is designed to make donating as painless as possible. Donations benefit U.S. veterans.  

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Refugee Resettlement 


Around the U.S. there are charitable organizations dedicated to helping refugees establish a new life in America. These organizations have a tremendous need for donations of furniture and other household items. Here in Kansas where I live, the Catholic Charities shoulders the bulk of this service. Do a little research to find out what organizations are helping refugees in your area. 

Religious Leaders


Ecclesiastical leaders tend to know the needs of those whom they serve.  Check with a local religious leader to learn if anyone in his or her congregation has need of your used furniture.

Shelters


Shelters are designed to temporarily meet basic needs of individuals or families in difficult circumstances.  Many accept donations of basic furniture such as beds, couches, and tables.  ​

Theater Groups


Repertory theater groups have a need for furniture for creating sets. Often they are in need of period pieces, so the fact that something is out of style shouldn't be a problem. Contact your local theater group to see if they have a need for your outdated furniture. 

Thrift Stores


You can donate furniture to thrift stores like Goodwill and The Salvation Army.  Items are then sold at greatly reduced prices to benefit those on a tight budget.  Proceeds go to support whatever charity operates the thrift store and fund their programs.  Not all thrift stores are non-profit organizations.  If you want your donation to go to charity, check to see what organization is operating the thrift store or stick to a nationally known chain.  NOTE: Always check with a thrift store before hauling a piece of furniture to be donated. Depending on inventory at any given time, they may not have the space to accept your item. 
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Refurbishing is frequently a good way to give new life to old furniture.  If you have neither the time nor the inclination to remake an old piece, the next best option is to pass it on to someone else who can use it.  When you donate furniture to charities and other organizations, you not only help others; you also help the environment by keeping bulky items out of landfills. 


​Please note that t
he presence of an organization on this list does not constitute an endorsement on my part. ​

This page was last updated on December 27, 2021.

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