Sharing Connections Furniture Bank

So just how much can we fit into over 9,000 square feet? We invite you to take a look and see. From our furniture and appliances storage to our clothing and household items - we strive to keep a safe and clean environment for our donors, volunteers, staff and client families.

Interested in an on-site tour to see our operation first hand ? Please call Ryan Varju, Director of Program & Operations, at 630-971-0565, x227 or rvarju@sharingconnections.org.


(Above) Our donor drop-off bay door is conveniently located on the East side of the building. Simply ring the service bell for volunteer assistance.	(Above) Our client waiting area always offers a comfortable atmosphere - with the added extra option that allows families to select clothing while they wait.

(Above) Located across from the client waiting area is our assortment of clothing available to clients as they wait, all with no limits. With limited space, only seasonal top quality clothing is offered to our families.	(Above) With limited space, only seasonal top quality jackets/coats are offered to our families.

(Above) Located within the main sorting area, we also store clothing specifically for children sizes 4T and below. With limited space, only seasonal top quality clothing is offered to our families.	(Above) Once items are received at our donor drop-off bay door, they are moved to our sorting area. In this space, our volunteer sorters go through each item carefully using our quality standards and place the needed items in the correct area of the warehouse.

(Above) From the sorting table - all the acceptable small household items and dishes/glasses are placed on the designated shelving unit. Clients pick directly from this display.	(Above) From framed pictures to small decorative items - all are offered to our clients to liven up their rooms.

(Above) The top quality sofas, loveseats and dressers make it to our floor for families to choose from.	(Above) We are proud of the quality we can provide, which is why choice is so important to us and the families we serve.

(Above) From end tables to coffee tables - each sorted, labeled and available to client families.	(Above) In addition to the client showroom, our staff an volunteers work hard to keep our storage warehouse neat and organized.

(Above) In our next door storage warehouse, our warehouse staff and volunteers check, clean and treat all furniture items for maximum quality - and won't make it to our client showroom until it receives the quality tag showing it meets our standards.	(Above) From large items to small items, our storage space is used to optimize the space we have. Organization is important as furniture items are picked up twice a week in the community and distributed to over 80 families a month.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

<<< Our garbage costs continue to increase due to drop-offs during non-business hours and poor quality of items donated that we are unable to distribute to our families. We ask that you please help us keep our costs down by only donating during business hours and by following our Accept/Do Not Accept list and Quality Standard guidelines. Increased garbage costs divert money from important programs that we offer our clients.

Every little bit helps - so THANK YOU!