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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.
WE ACCEPT the Following Donations:
Items with * must be new . Note: If you are bringing a donation with pieces or parts like a crib or dresser, make sure to bring all corresponding parts with your donation!
FURNITURE
- Mattresses
and Box Springs (Twin, Full, Queen, King - must be in LIKE
NEW condition only - will be refused if
any stains, wear and tear, or rips exist.)
- Metal
bed frames (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
- Sofas/Loveseats
- Futon Beds (must include futon mattress)
- Living Room Chairs
- Kitchen Tables and Chairs
- Dressers
- Stoves (gas only)- Must be clean inside and out!
- Refrigerators - Must be clean inside and out!
- Washers and Dryers (gas only)
- Desks (small)
- End Tables
- Coffee Tables
BABY ITEMS
- Cribs
- Portable Cribs (must include portable crib mattress)
- Car Seats (Must be 2000 or newer)
- Strollers
- High Chairs
- Disposable Diapers *
- Baby wipes *
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HOUSEWARES
- Bed
sheets (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
- Comforters
and blankets (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
- Pots and Pans
- Small kitchen appliances
- Plates and glasses
- Flatware and cooking utensils
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Lamps
- Towels
- Televisions, VCR, DVD Player
- Framed Pictures
PERSONAL CARE *
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Razors
- Ethnic products
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Feminine products
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HOUSEHOLD CARE *
- Laundry Baskets,
- Cleaning Buckets, and
- Dish Soap
- Laundry Soap
- Cleaning Products
- Paper Towels
APPAREL
- In-season clothing only
- Shoes
- Underwear *
- Socks
MISCELLANEOUS
- Children’s
Books only
- Gift
Cards (gas, food, Target, Wal-Mart) *
- VCR
tapes/DVDs with G rating
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We DO NOT ACCEPT the Following:
FURNITURE
- Outdoor furniture/Patio furniture
- Outdoor children’s furniture/playsets
- Office furniture and equipment (includes file cabinets)
- Sofas or Sleeper Sofas 15 years or older
- 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
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HOUSEWARES
- Air Conditioners
- Console TV’s
- Console Stereos
- “Built-ins” of any kind
- Sewing machines in tables or sewing machines older than 15 years
- 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
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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 tape or DVDs with rating above “G”
- 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
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Our Donation Hours Are:
Monday - Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
Saturday
9:00am – Noon
If this is your first time making a goods donation to Sharing Connections, visit our How to Donate page for more details.
