REVERSE GARAGE SALE
REVERSE GARAGE SALE
At this unique donation event from April 22-27, congregation and community members are asked to bring gently used items to St. Mark’s and fill a semi-truck with donations! In turn, we will deliver everything to Central Furniture Rescue. Our goal is to help furnish 20 homes through CFR. All donations will be delivered by May 1.
Please note: this is NOT a selling event and St. Mark’s staff has the right to refuse donations if they do not meet quality standards.
COLLECTION DAYS
April 22-26 during office hours and 5:00-7:00 pm each night
April 27 from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm
Do you need delivery help or can give help?
NEED HELP: Do you have items to donate, but can't make it to St. Mark's? 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.
CAN HELP
Delivery Team: Can you help pick up donation items at partner homes and load them on our semi truck? Do you have a truck or large vehicle we can borrow?
Semi-Truck Collection: Can you help collect items at the semi-truck? Shifts are split into morning, afternoon, or evening the week of April 22.
WHAT IS CENTRAL FURNITURE RESCUE?
Central Furniture Rescue provides furniture and household items at no cost to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness and into their own places to live.
Accepted Donations
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Furniture
Bed frames
Bunk beds and loft beds - must have all the parts and hardware.
Coffee tables
Cribs – must be manufactured after June of 2011 and must have all the parts and hardware.
Dressers
End tables
Kitchen tables and chairs - small to medium size
Living room chairs, recliners, and rockers
Love seats
Mattresses and Box Springs – Free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair. Accepting twin, double, and queen sizes
Night standsPack and plays
Sofas
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Household Goods
Area rugs
Bedding - including comforters, sheets, blankets
Bath towels, bath rugs and shower curtains
Fans
Laundry baskets
Lamps
Trash cans
TVs: manufactured in 2010 or newer, 36″ or smaller, free standing (no wall mount), flat panel, must include remote
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Kitchenware
Bakeware
Cookie sheets
Dishes
Drinking glasses
Hot pan holders
Kitchen towels
Kitchen utensils – including can openers
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Pots and pans
Silverware
Small appliances - including coffee makers, crock pots, microwaves and toasters
Storage containers
Items They Do Not Accept
China cabinets, buffets, and armoires
Clothes
Electric beds
Exercise equipment
Entertainment centers and large TV stands
Furniture with Glass
Headboards and foot boards
King size mattress
Large bookshelves
Large sectional couches
Medical equipment
Mirrors, Pictures and Décor
Outdoor furniture
Pianos
Reclining couches or love seats
Sleeper sofas
Quality Standards
Not sure if you should donate an item? Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving it to a friend or family member. Please note: all staff and volunteers have the right to refuse items that do not meet CFR quality standards.
Gently used and new items accepted
Free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair
All items must be clean, fully functioning and in good condition