Our furniture drive and giveaway to international students was a big hit in August 2021! Last year, the event gave us a great opportunity to welcome, support, and connect with over 50 international students right off at the beginning of the semester! For many students, the furniture they received from the event were the first pieces of furniture in their apartments. We were able to continue to make meaningful connections with many of these students and their friends throughout the rest of the school year!
We couldn’t have done it without the donations, truck driving and loading, and support of community members and churches before and during the event! Thank you! Now, we need your help through furniture donations and volunteering at the Furniture Giveaway on August 19th in order to generously welcome the new international students moving to Springfield this August.
We couldn’t have done it without the donations, truck driving and loading, and support of community members and churches before and during the event! Thank you! Now, we need your help through furniture donations and volunteering at the Furniture Giveaway on August 19th in order to generously welcome the new international students moving to Springfield this August.
Have furniture or home goods to donate?
Our furniture needs are what you would expect for a college student in a small apartment. We will accept gently used (stain, smoke/odor, pet hair free) furniture and home goods! Please include a clear photo of all of the items you are donating, so we can determine before pick up/drop off if we can accept them!
If you are unable to transport the items to the storage warehouse yourself (by appointment only), we will be able to pick up your furniture on the morning of Saturday, August 13th during our Big Pick Up Day! Otherwise, we will be unable to arrange for individual furniture pick-up appointments this year. We will be accepting donations up until August 13th!
If you are unable to transport the items to the storage warehouse yourself (by appointment only), we will be able to pick up your furniture on the morning of Saturday, August 13th during our Big Pick Up Day! Otherwise, we will be unable to arrange for individual furniture pick-up appointments this year. We will be accepting donations up until August 13th!
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BEDS
Twin/Full/Queen Mattresses – Box springs – Bed frames (NO KING SIZE MATTRESSES OR BOX SPRINGS AT THIS TIME) COUCHES Sofas – Loveseats – Armchairs – Recliners - Futons (NO SLEEPER SOFA’s OR VERY HEAVY COUCHES) CHAIRS Dining room chairs – Rocking chairs -Lounge Chairs STORAGE Chest of Drawers – Dressers - Bookshelves |
TABLES
Dining tables – Kitchen tables – End tables – Night stands – TV stands (NO ARMOIRES) MISCELLANEOUS Lamps – Dishes – Pots and Pans – Utensils – Silverware – Sheet Sets (clean) – Pillows (Stain-Free) – Wall art – Mirrors – Clocks – Rugs – Space Heaters APPLIANCES (Make sure they are working) Small Appliances – Toasters, Tea kettles, Blenders, Coffee makers, Microwaves, Mini Fridges WON’T ACCEPT Grills – Old TVs – Clothing – Knick Knacks – School Supplies – Bags or Boxes of Random Things – Anything dirty, very worn, or broken |
Want to volunteer at our Furniture Giveaway on August 19th
This year, we’ll need to fill spots on multiple volunteer teams to help make this event happen!
These volunteer teams include:
These volunteer teams include:
- Meal Providers/Servers - Prepare, set up, and serve a meal for students! (Vegetarian options will be necessary)
- Set Up - Help arrange furniture and homegoods at the event site, set up tables and chairs, dust and lint-roll items as needed
- Furniture Selection Partners - Help students pick out and label furniture that they select
- Furniture Loaders/Unloaders - Help load the furniture into the trucks at the end of the event and unload and deliver to students’ apartment(s). Calling all strong, young(ish) people!
- Truck Drivers (Need 10) - Allow your truck/trailer/large van to be loaded with furniture at the end of the event and then drive it to students’ apartment(s) to be unloaded