What IS a Reverse Garage Sale?
At this unique donation event, bring gently used household items to FaithLife and FILL OUR SEMI!
We will deliver everything to Central Furniture Rescue (CFR), a local non-profit. Our goal is to help furnish 20 homes through CFR. All donations will be delivered by May 1.
GET INVOLVED
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CAN HELP: SEMI-SITTER
Hang out near our semi and help accept/load donations. Shifts are split into morning, afternoon, or evening the week of April 13.
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CAN HELP: PICK UP TEAM
Help pick up donation items at partner homes and deliver them to the semi-truck.
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CAN HELP: DELIVERY TEAM TO CFR
Be a part of the crew that delivers and unload donations to CFR after the Reverse Garage Sale.
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NEED HELP: I HAVE STUFF!
Do you have items to donate, but can't make it to FaithLife? Let us know and we'll arrange for a team to come to your home, load your items, and take them to the semi-truck at FaithLife.
ACCEPTED DONATION ITEMS PER CENTRAL FURNITURE RESCUE
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Furniture
- Sofas and Love Seats
- End Tables and Coffee Tables
- Living room Chairs, recliners, and rockers
- Small to Medium Kitchen Tables and chairs
- Twin, Full, and Queen size Mattresses and Box Springs – Free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair
- Dressers and night stands
- Metal Bed Frames
- Pack and plays -
Kitchenware
- Bakeware and cookie sheets
- Dishes and silverware
- Drinking glasses
- Kitchen towels and hot pan holders
- Kitchen utensils – including can openers
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Pots and pans
- Storage containers
- Small appliances, including coffee makers, crock pots, microwaves and toasters -
Household Goods
- Bedding, including comforters, sheets, blankets
- Bath towels, bath rugs and shower curtains
- Area rugs
- Trash cans, laundry baskets, fans, and lamps
- TVs: manufactured in 2010 or newer, 36″ or smaller, free standing (no wall mount), flat panel, must include remote
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED PER CENTRAL FURNITURE RESCUE
King Size Mattresses
China cabinets, buffets, and armoires
Clothes
Electric beds
Exercise equipmenT
Medical equipment
Mirrors
Large bookshelves/ Desks
Furniture made of particleboard
Entertainment centers and large TV stands
Outdoor furniture
Pianos
Sleeper sofas
Headboards and footboards
Furniture with Glass
TV’s manufactured prior to 2010
Vacuums Manufactured prior to 2000 DONATIONS
FAQs
What can I donate?
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Central Furniture Rescue accepts gently-used furniture, household items, and kitchenware.
Gently used and new items will be accepted that are free of rips, stains, strong odors, and/or pet hair. All items must be clean, fully functioning, and in good condition
Do they take clothes?
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No, Central Furniture Rescue does not accept clothes along with exercise equipment, mirrors, pianos, or outdoor furniture.
When can I bring my donations to FaithLife?
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We are accepting donations the week of April 13. Someone will be stationed at the semi in our parking lot:
Monday-Friday during our normal office hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm) and 5:00-7:00 pm each week night.
Saturday, April 18 donations will be accepted from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm.
You will receive a donation receipt from Central Furniture Rescue for your personal tax purposes.
I have items to donate, but can’t get them to FaithLife on my own.
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Let us know and we'll arrange for a team to come to your home, load your items, and take them to the semi-truck at St. Mark's.
Central Furniture Rescue provides furniture and household items at no cost to individuals and families who are transitioning out of experiencing homelessness and into their own places to live.