About the Schenectady Home Furnishings Program

Our Mission

We are a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing usable donated furniture and household furnishings to families and individuals in transition from emergency situations such as fire, rehab, domestic violence, joblessness, hospital or nursing home discharge, abandonment, homelessness, or mental illness.

To Accomplish It, We...

• Collect beds, dressers, kitchen sets, living room furniture, small appliances and household goods from donors
• Sort and store donations at our warehouse
• Serve clients screened and referred to us by over 25 social service agencies and local clergy
• Deliver large items (as they are available) by truck
• Make appointments for clients to pick up small items at “Elsie’s Room” (next to our office at 603 State Street)
• Schedule 2 to 4 truck runs weekly to fulfill our needs

We do all of this at no charge... by relying on a network of volunteers and one part-time paid Administrator!

We Make a Difference in People’s Lives!

When a little boy with shining eyes looks at you and says, “Mister, is that bed really for me?!”...

...or when a little girl sends you a note and a picture like this, you know you have given someone something special, and being able to help warms your heart.

How You Can Help:

• VOLUNTEER! We especially need truck drivers and strong backs for deliveries.
• DONATE FURNISHINGS appropriate for clients.
• DONATE MONEY to support our operating costs