Do you have furniture you’ve had for so long that you simply can’t stand to look at it anymore? So you’ve finally decided to remodel. What are you going to do with the furniture you’ve replaced?
It’s usually a good idea to check with friends and family to see if they have a particular need. Many college students, graduates, new parents and growing families can always use furniture. With a little TLC and minor updating, the furniture can seem as good as new.
Can’t find any takers? Don’t take the furniture to the curb to be needlessly discarded. Consider donating the furniture to a charitable cause.
The key to donating furniture to charity is to make sure the items are still in a good, useable condition. Junk is junk and should be discarded as such.
There are millions of low-income families who are forced to make difficult decisions regarding where to spend precious dollars. Furniture rarely makes the cut when placed with food, bills and rent.
Giving your furniture a second chance through donation can alleviate many of these pressures faced by these individuals.
Not sure how to go about it? Some charitable organizations like the Salvation Army & Big Brothers, Big Sisters provide pick-up services. Contact the National Furniture Bank Association to see if they have a location in your area. Try a local homeless shelter.
In the wake of the recent devastating storms throughout the nation, now would be a great time to donate undesired furniture.
Second chances don’t come often. However, donating furniture can provide a second chance and peace of mind to those who may need it most.