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THE SHAREHOUSE:
Collects usable furniture and household goods you
no longer want or need.
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Recycles 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.
We need your financial donation now to keep our
program going.
For information about our services, see
About The Sharehouse.
For household items that we
need, see
What We Take.
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News and Needs
The Sharehouse will be
CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009, for Independence Day.
SPRING BENEFIT SALE - A SUCCESS!
Thanks to all who came to The Sharehouse's fund raiser sale on Saturday,
May 16! Attendees soaked up the sun, munched on hot dogs, grooved to live
music, and purchased lots of neat stuff! Our next sale will be in the fall -
watch for further information!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING THE SHAREHOUSE'S
SERVICES
While businesses and
others are charging gas surcharges and fees to pick up donations, The
Sharehouse is struggling to keep its doors open. Other furniture banks in
the country are charging up to $100 to pick up donations. We don’t want to
do that, but rising overhead costs have made it necessary
for us to suggest a minimum $25 donation to have furniture picked up within
our pickup area. The Sharehouse is very grateful for your donations of
furniture and other household items,
and
desperately needs your financial support as well to continue our work. Please give generously.
SATURDAY OPENINGS
The Sharehouse is
open on the second and fourth Saturdays
of each month to receive donations of furniture and other household goods.
Saturday hours are from 9:00 am to
12:00 noon. Saturday openings are dedicated entirely to receiving your
donations and are staffed by volunteers. The phone is not answered on
Saturdays,
but someone is definitely here to assist you.
THE
SHARELETTER -
Newsletter for Winter 2009
WISH LIST
You can help The Sharehouse by donating any of the following items:
- 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.
- Case of 8 ½ x 11
copy paper - any kind is fine
- Printer cartridges for HP Color LaserJet 2550N
- Atlas work gloves, size Medium
- Business size envelopes.
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.
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
JOIN THE SHAREHOUSE'S ADVISORY BOARD
The Sharehouse is seeking passionate, energetic Advisory Board members to
work as part of The Sharehouse's team to achieve our goals and move forward
to implement many exciting and meaningful new initiatives. If you are excited
about The Sharehouse as:
- A service to people who have been homeless
- As an environmentally responsible alternative to throwing away usable
household items
- You are able and willing to commit to at least 10 hours
of service a month supporting and informing the mission and goals of
The Sharehouse, please contact Michal Nortness, Director of The Sharehouse,
for more information (206-767-5280).
Energy, commitment and willingness to give your
time and learn new things is far more important than experience. Come join
us and let The Sharehouse be your first and best experience serving on an
Advisory Board dedicated to making things better.
DONATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT
If you have office furniture and equipment to donate or recycle,
click Gateway Project.
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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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Seattle, WA 98108
Phone 206-767-5280 ~ Fax 206-767-5855
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This page updated
June 23, 2009
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