• More than 500,000 Americans are still homeless on any given night, with scarce resources to utilize once they get their first transitional housing

  • Millions more live in over-crowded temporary housing

  • The elderly, with many on subsistence support, are some of the hardest hit

  • Children and families represent the fastest growing segment of our homeless population

When our families are at last offered affordable housing, a harsh reality confronts them – their house is empty. Without beds, dressers, living room furniture, kitchen tables and chairs as well as other basic furniture, their house is not home. Unfortunately, once rent and utilities are paid and food and childcare provided, there is little left for these furnishings. A family’s confidence and hope for success are dealt a serious blow as they lie down on a cold, hard floor. Consider the everyday luxuries that most of us take for granted, but which make our lives much easier. A soft, clean bed to sleep in, refreshing us for work in the morning… an inviting desk that encourages our kids to succeed in school… a kitchen table offering a cozy place for our families to gather and communicate. These are the essential items that The Furniture Co-Op works to provide to all families in the Greater New Haven area. These families simply do not have the resources to buy furniture during their transition, no matter what the cost.

The Furniture Co-Op is a program of New Haven Home Recovery, Inc. which is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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Making a Furniture Donation

 

Service Area

The Furniture Co-Op offers its donation pick-up service in New Haven County.


What Donations Are Accepted

All donations of usable residential furniture and household items are accepted.

The Furniture Co-Op’s major needs include:

 

  • Beds

  • Dressers and Chest of Drawers

  • Dining Tables and Chairs

  • Living Room Furniture

  • Baby Furniture

  • Lamps and Night Stands

 

How to Donate/Schedule an Individual Pick –Up

To schedule a pick-up – contact The Furniture Co-Op at (203) 492-4866 Ext. 13 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you contact us other than during our business hours, a representative will contact you as soon as possible to schedule a pick-up appointment.

 

How to Drop off a Donation

To drop-off a donation – contact The Furniture Co-Op at (203) 492-4866 Ext. 13 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a drop-off time. The Furniture Co-Op is located at 30 Morris Avenue in West Haven, and is open Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

 

All Donations are tax-deductible. People or corporations that donate items will receive a donation statement that can be used for tax purposes. Donation Statements are provided when furniture items are picked up or delivered to The Furniture Co-Op.

 

Corporate Contributions

Does your company have any non-office furniture just sitting in a storage room or warehouse? Why not move it out and get a tax break, too? Just contact The Furniture Co-Op at (203) 492-4866 Ext. 13 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and you will be contacted via telephone or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

 

 

Making a Financial Contribution

 

How your donation helps…

 

  • $25 provides a bed for a person sleeping on the floor.

  • $50 provides living room furniture for a family with no place to relax together.

  • $75 Provides living room and dining room furniture for a family with no place to gather.

  • $100 provides a complete set of furniture for one person.

  • $300 provides a complete set of furniture and household items for a family of three.