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THE SHAREHOUSE:

Collects usable furniture and household goods you no longer want or need.
-and-
Distributes
these items free of charge - to individuals and families who are making the transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

The Sharehouse, a non-profit agency, is solely responsible for its own funding.
To keep our program going pledge your financial support now. 

For household items that we need and opening hours, see What We Take and Operating Hours.

 

News and Needs

OPERATING HOUR CHANGES:  Until further notice, The Sharehouse is open to receive drop-off donations of furniture and household goods ONLY on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The warehouse is also open on the second and fourth Saturday to receive donations.

NEWSLETTER - SPRING 2010

MAKE A PLEDGE TO SUPPORT THE SHAREHOUSE - a message from the Director
FINANCIAL GIFT PLEDGE FORM

SHEETS NEEDED 
Do you have sheets for twin, full or queen sized beds that are in good condition but not being used? The Sharehouse is in real need of sheets for recipients. Please bring them to us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are also open to receive them on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. 

HAVE A BLANKET OR HYGIENE DRIVE FOR THE SHAREHOUSE
Collect blankets or hygiene products for The Sharehouse.  It's a fun and rewarding activity for your school, church, civic organization or work place. For details, call us at 206-767-5280 or email SharehouseInfo@thechurchcouncil.org.

WISH LIST
You can help The Sharehouse by donating any of the following items:

  • 1" wide masking tape
  • Package of "straight 3-part NCR xerographic paper" (this is 3-part carbon-free paper used for hold slips) - about $30 per package. We use 9 or 10 packages per year.
  • Printer cartridges for HP Color LaserJet 2550N
  • Atlas work gloves, size Medium

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Sharehouse is always looking for volunteers for the following activities.

  • Warehouse Guide:  Directly assist recipients and case managers in finding items and completing paper work in our warehouse. Flexible shifts, two to three hours long on Tuesday or Thursday.
  • Warehouse Assistant:  Help us sort and display small household items in our warehouse. Very flexible hours on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

For more information about any of these opportunities, call Janet Leet, Volunteer Coordinator, at 206-767-5280 or email SharehouseInfo@thechurchcouncil.org

DONATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT
If you have office furniture and equipment to donate or recycle, click Gateway Project.

The Sharehouse is a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency. The program does not advocate for religious beliefs or practices, nor does it restrict program participation on the basis of religion.

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