You’re invited to take part in a massive housewarming party that helps Metro Detroit families in need as they work to furnish homes with essential items that create comfort, stability, and dignity that many of us take for granted. The campaign is underway through Feb. 24.
Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design is leading the charge with free, scheduled pickup for gently used furniture that will go to families working with three local charities: Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, Habitat Oakland ReStore, and United Community Family Services (formerly CALC).
Many of us know it can be challenging to donate furniture from our homes that we no longer need. Instead of the hassle of selling online, you can make this donation and Gorman’s will come remove the items.
Gorman’s will offer free, pre-scheduled furniture pickup throughout the Metro Detroit area on Tuesdays through Feb. 24. Donors may call or visit Gorman’s showrooms in Novi, Southfield, or Troy to schedule the pickup date and time.
“Our mission has always been about turning houses into homes,” said Jon Moray, CEO of Gorman’s. “The need for basic home furnishings remains significant, and the response from our community over the past two years has been overwhelming and meaningful. This program provides a simple way for people to give furniture a second life while helping families create welcoming spaces, they’re proud to call home.”
In addition to furniture, Gorman’s will collect new, unused household essentials including dish towels, oven mitts, small kitchen tools and appliances, measuring cups, bath towels and more to supply to its nonprofit partners. Items can be dropped off at any Gorman’s showroom location, its warehouse, or the Three-Day Clearance Center in Farmington Hills during regular business hours. Hours and addresses are available at Gormans.com.
“We are incredibly grateful to Gorman’s and everyone participating in Michigan’s Largest Housewarming Party for supporting our Sharehouse Basic Needs Center,” said Arjan Kallou, COO of United Community Family Services. “Donations of everyday household essentials from towels and kitchen tools to small appliances may seem simple, but these essential comforts make a meaningful difference in upholding dignity and cultivating hope for our clients.”
Accepted furniture donations include sofas, chairs, kitchen tables, dressers, bed frames, bookshelves, and coffee or end tables. Smaller-scale furniture is especially needed. All items must be in good condition and free of rips, tears, and stains.
Here are more details about what the charitable organizations are looking for on their wish lists.
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
As North America’s oldest furniture bank, Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is proud to help families in need transform their dwellings into warm, welcoming homes. It’s looking for:
- Sofas
- Loveseats
- Dressers
- Small dining/kitchen tables
- Dining/kitchen chairs
- Living room chairs
- Coffee and end tables
- Bedding
- Towels
- Pots and pans, flatware
Habitat Oakland ReStore
The ReStores offer a wide variety of new and gently used living, dining, kitchen, bedroom, and office furniture, plus many décor items at a much more affordable price. Some of the items on its wish list include:
- Furniture
- Dishes
- Cutlery and flatware
- Pots and Pans
- Glassware
- Bakeware
- Cookware
- Pictures
- Lamps
- Appliances
United Community Family Services
United Community Family Services supports refugee families who often arrive with nothing by providing essential items that offer comfort, preserve dignity, and help them begin building stable and hopeful new lives in Michigan. Some of the items on its wish list include:
- Small dining/kitchen tables
- Dining/kitchen chairs
- Dishes
- Cutlery and flatware
- Pots and Pans
- Glassware
- Bakeware
- Cookware
Please note furniture items not accepted at this time
- Armoires
- Baby furniture (cribs, bassinets, etc.)
- Cabinets with missing doors, drawers, or protruding nails
- China cabinets
- Wall units
- Entertainment centers
- Large desks
- Mattresses and box springs
- Sleeper sofas
- TV/media armoires, cabinets
- Unframed mirrors or artwork
- Game tables
- Glass furniture
- Hutch desks
- Daybeds & trundle beds