Acceptable Items Condition of Items Pick-Up Services and Drop-Off Locations Furnish a Future Donors
 

Condition of Items

Unfortunately, we are unable to preview items you wish to donate. Therefore, we rely on you to assess your items and determine whether they meet the needs of our clients. We will be happy to speak with you by phone to help determine if your items are appropriate.

 

As you consider potential donations, please consider the following:

  • We want our clients’ children to be safe, to feel loved, and to be proud of their new homes. Donated items should reflect these goals.
  • Many of our clients are living in small apartments. Large, oversized furniture will not fit into their homes. 
  • Most of our clients do not have the resources to reupholster, repair, or clean the donated items. 
  • Furnish a Future does not have the resources to reupholster, repair, or clean your donated items. 

In short, all items must be immediately reusable. 

Please ask yourself the following questions:

  • Can the donated item travel from your home, to our warehouse, to the client’s home without needing any touch-up, cleaning, or repair?
  • Is the item in “perfect” or “near-perfect” condition? 
  • If upholstered, is it free of any rips, tears or stains? 
  • If the item has cushions, are they still in good condition?
If you want to donate case goods (tables, dressers, chests, etc.), are they structurally sound?  (We also prefer solid wood pieces because, once assembled, particle board or pressed wood pieces do not travel well.)
 
Acceptable Items Condition of Items Pick-Up Services and Drop-Off Locations Furnish a Future Donors