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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.

News and Needs

SHAREHOUSE OPEN HOURS
The Sharehouse hours for dropping off donations have been extended as follows:
      Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (open during lunch)
      Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 to 12:30 for lunch)
      Second & Fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon 

NEW ZIP CODES ADDED FOR DONATION PICKUPS!
Until further notice, The Sharehouse will schedule donation pickups in the following zip codes:
98146; 98148; 98166; 98168; 98188 - FRIDAYS ONLY.
For more information and to schedule a pick up, call us at 206.767.5280.

CLOSURE NOTICE
The Sharehouse will be closed Monday, January 18, 2010, for Martin Luther King Day.

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

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:

  • 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.

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.

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