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Donating Home Goods

 

WHICH HOME GOODS DOES FURNISHING HOPE accept?

**All home goods must be clean, complete, and in good working condition. Items should be cleaned before being donated. We cannot accept items that have stains, odors, or pet hairs, have major wear and tear, are frayed, or require any repairs.

Bedroom Items: 

  • Twin, Full, Queen, & King Sheets

  • Standard Sized Pillowcases

  • Blankets

  • Comforters

  • Curtains and tension rods

  • Lamps

Kitchen Items:

  • Plates - Sets of 4 or more

  • Glasses, Mugs - Sets of 4 or more

  • Silverware - Sets of 4 or more

  • Pots and Pans

  • Kitchen Utensils

  • Knives and Knife Sets

  • Baking Pans

  • Mixing Bowls

  • Measuring Cups

Children’s Items:

  • Wall art

  • Decorative items

  • Play mats

  • Plastic plates, bowls, cups

Bathroom Items:

  • Bath Towels

  • Washcloths

  • Bath Mats

  • Shower curtain and rings

  • Shower curtain liners

Full-sized unopened Toiletries:

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Toothpaste

  • Tooth brushes

  • Soap

DROPPING OFF HOME GOODS in Cambridge

Home goods can be dropped off at our Harvard Square office Monday through Thursday.

Please contact our Operations Manager at operationsmanager@furnishinghopema.org to schedule a date and time to drop off.

Donations must be received in person and cannot be left outside our office.

WILL I GET A TAX RECEIPT FOR MY DONATIONS?

Yes. You will be given a link to a form to complete. This form generates a thank you letter that also serves as a tax receipt.

 
 

How To Donate Furniture

What Furniture Items Does Furnishing Hope Accept?

Furnishing Hope accepts donations of new and gently used furniture. All furniture must be clean, complete, and in good working condition. We cannot accept items that have stains, odors, or pet hairs, have major wear and tear, or require any repairs.

Bedroom Items:  

  • Mattresses & Boxsprings

  • Beds

  • Night Tables

  • Dressers

  • Armoires          

Living Room:

  • Sofas

  • Coffee Tables 

  • End Tables

  • Upholstered Chairs

  • Entertainments Centers

  • TV Stands

Dining Room/Kitchen Items

  • Kitchen Dining Room Tables

  • Kitchen/Dining Room Chairs (sets of 4 or more)

  • Kitchen/Dining Room Sets: includes table and chairs

  • Buffets/Hutches

  • Kitchen Carts

Misc. Items

  • Bookcases

  • Cabinets

Do you need to see photos of the furniture for donation?

Yes. We ask donors to send photos of the items they want to donate in advance of scheduling their drop off or pick up so we can make sure the items will work for the families we serve.

Can I Drop off Furniture?

We accept drop off donations of furniture in Acton. Drop off hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 9am and 12pm. We are, at times, able to schedule other drop off appointments.

Do you offer pick up service? 

We offer pick up of donations of at least five (5) substantial furniture items.

Do you charge a pick up fee?

We partner with professional movers to handle our pick ups. While we do not charge a pick up fee, we request that you provide a tax deductible monetary donation to help us defray the pickup cost. The suggested amount is $250 to $400 depending upon the size of the furniture donation.

How do I schedule a pick up?

Email info@furnishinghopema.org with photos of the items you want to donate, the pick up address, and the date by which you must have furniture removed. We will contact you after receiving this information from you.

Will I Get a Tax Receipt for My Donations?

Yes. You will be given a link to a form to complete either before or after your donation. This form generates a thank you letter that also serves as a tax receipt.

 
 

Donate Furniture & Home Goods

Furnishing Hope accepts donations of new and gently used furniture and home goods.

A good rule of thumb to determine if furniture and home goods are worthy of donation: would you feel comfortable providing a family member setting up a “starter home” with the items you are considering.