5111 Chase Avenue, Downers Grove, IL  - 630.971.0565 - Fax 630-971-9594
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Our services require a referral. We do not sell or provide items to the public.

We Partner With Professionals in the Community.

Sharing Connections proudly works directly with pre-approved social workers, family counselors, schools, and local non-profit organizations to assist families that are in need of furniture and household items. We provide gently used furniture, clothing and household items to families struggling at the poverty level with fire, flood, job loss, domestic violence relocation and veterans suffering from war trauma by providing them with the items they cannot afford to purchase.

How do I receive the services?

We do not sell items to the public. We work closely with external licensed social workers, counselors, case managers and family crisis workers to make the approved request for that family or individual. If you are in need of our services contact your professional for more information.

What if I'm not working with one of these professionals?

It is important that we uphold the trust we have from our donors that their donated items will go to families/individuals who qualify for our program. It is because of this relationship we have built with our generous donors that we only accept full-service referrals by a professional in the social service industry. If you are not currently working with one of these approved individuals, we recommend you explore possible services provided by social service organizations in your area for assistance available for you and your family. 

What do I need to know before being referred for the services?

  • To promote a sense of ownership and encourage self sufficiency, we do charge a $50 access fee to use our services - regardless of the amount of items provided (payable by you or the agency you are working with). This minimal charge helps us to continue to provide this service and allows clients to work directly with their social worker or case manager in planning for payment of this fee. Full details of our program will be provided from your referring agent.
  • To help ensure that the donated items go to families in crisis situations, please be aware that referrals that are made due to a client relocating or disposing of previous furniture due to bed bugs, fleas, roaches, mice or common pests do not qualify for our service. Please contact your local pest control service for economical options and then visit your local resale shop for affordable alternatives.

Contact your case manager to see if they are part of our network.

Sharing Connections does not provide case manager names or contact information. You must be actively using the services of an approved case manager to qualify for our service.

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