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THE SHAREHOUSE:

• Collects usable furniture and household goods that you no longer want or need.

• Recycles these items to individuals and families who are making the transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

For details about our services, click About The Sharehouse.
For household items we need, click What We Take.
To make a financial donation, click Make a Financial Gift.
(The Sharehouse is solely responsible for its own funding.)

News and Needs

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 (please note the time change). Saturday openings are dedicated entirely to receiving your donations and are staffed by volunteers. The phone is not answered on Saturdays, but we are definitely here!

BENEFIT TREASURE SALE
The Sharehouse held a Benefit Sale at its warehouse in South Seattle on May 31. Our thanks to all who attended and found treasures to purchase. All proceeds will be used to fund The Sharehouse's operations.

THE SHARELETTER - The Sharehouse's newsletter for Spring 2008.

A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
In 2007, The Sharehouse worked on three initiatives:

• To fund repair, conversion to bio-diesel and signage for our diesel truck

• To fund delivery service for our recipients

• To enhance and grow our volunteer program

As a result of these efforts:

• We have been running our truck with bio-diesel fuel since October; many thanks to our generous anonymous donor for making this conversion possible.

• We have implemented delivery service of furniture to recipients, freeing up much-needed space in our warehouse.

• We have added volunteers and are always looking for more. This is an ongoing initiative; please see below for information about volunteering at The Sharehouse.

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.

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.