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Sharing Connections is able to assist families in our communities because generous individuals donate their gently used household items to us. We respect the dignity of the families we serve, and the items you give to Sharing Connections go directly into a family’s hands and to make their house a home. Therefore, we ask that your donations be in good, "gently used" condition – not broken, ripped or soiled - so that a family would be proud to have them in their home.
Time Sensitive Announcements:
• We are currently accepting "SPRING & SUMMER " clothing only. As our space is dedicated to furniture & household items, we have only limited space for clothing.  
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FURNITURE
• Mattresses and Box Springs (Twin, Full, Queen - must be in LIKE NEW condition only - will be refused if any stains, wear and tear, or rips exist.
• XL Twin Box springs WILL NOT be accepted without the XL Twin mattress
• Metal bed frames (Twin, Full, Queen)
• Sofas/Loveseats (under 10 yrs. old)
• Futon Beds (must include futon mattress)
• Living Room Chairs
• Kitchen Tables and Chairs
• Dressers
• Stoves - Must be clean inside and out and under 10 yrs. old
• Refrigerators - Must be clean inside and out and under 10 yrs. old
• Washers and Dryers - Must be clean inside and out and under 7 yrs. old
• Desks (small)
• End Tables
• Coffee Tables

BABY ITEMS
• Cribs
• Portable Cribs (must include portable crib mattress)
• Car Seats (Less then 6 yrs. old)
• Strollers
• High Chairs
• Disposable Diapers *
• Baby wipes *

APPAREL
• In-season clothing only
• Shoes
• Underwear *
• Socks

HOUSEWARES
• Bed sheets (Twin, Full, Queen)
• Comforters and blankets (Twin, Full, Queen)
• Pots and Pans
• Small kitchen appliances
• Plates and glasses
• Flatware and cooking utensils
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Lamps
• Towels
• Televisions (must be cable ready and 36" or smaller), VCR, DVD Player
• Framed Pictures

PERSONAL CARE *
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Razors
• Ethnic products
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Feminine products

HOUSEHOLD CARE *
• Laundry Baskets,
• Cleaning Buckets, and
• Dish Soap
• Laundry Soap
• Cleaning Products
• Paper Towels

MISCELLANEOUS
• Children’s Books only
• Gift Cards (gas, food, Target, Wal-Mart, KMart, etc.) *

(*) Must be New items.
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FURNITURE
• Outdoor furniture/Patio furniture/wicker furniture
• Outdoor children’s furniture/playsets
• Office furniture and equipment (includes file cabinets)
• Glass kitchen / dining tables
• Headboards/Footboards (we DO accept Metal bed frames)
• Furniture with tears, stains or in need of repair

BABY ITEMS
• Baby Food
• Car seats more than 6 years old
• Indoor children’s furniture/playsets

HOUSEWARES
• Air Conditioners
• Console TV’s
• Console Stereos
• “Built-ins” of any kind
• Sewing machines
• Cups or glasses with logos or commercial markings
• All window treatments
• Housewares with tears, stains or in need of repair

PERSONAL CARE
• Medication of any kind
• Used personal care items of any kind

APPAREL
• “Out-of-season” clothing
• Used underwear
• Clothing with tears, stains or in need of repair

MISCELLANEOUS
• Computers, toner, ink cartridges, cell phones, office equipment (Environmental Office Solutions can pick these up. Tell them Sharing Connections reffered you and we'll receive a donation! Call Environmental Office Solutions at 630-499-0700 )
• Adult Hardcover books (we accept children’s books only)
• VCR tapes or DVDs
• Used toys of any kind (includes stuffed animals)
• Food
• Bikes
• Medical Equipment
• Gas powered tools or equipment
• Exercise equipment
• “Out-of-season” home decorations/Holiday decorations
• Knick-Knacks of any kind
• Sports equipment of any kind

Our list of ACCEPTABLE and NOT ACCEPTABLE items may not be all inclusive - please consult a staff member or volunteer during your next visit to inquire about items not currently listed.