Frequently Asked Questions
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What does The Sharehouse do?
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How do people qualify for help from
The Sharehouse? -
Does my agency qualify to participate in
this program?
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Are bedbugs a problem?Do you pick up donations? -
Can you pick up donations outside of King
County? -
What about condition? Are there guidelines for
donated furniture and other goods? -
Do you take clothing, food, building supplies, or
large appliances? -
Will you resell
my donation? -
Do businesses support
The Sharehouse?
1. What does The Sharehouse do?
The Sharehouse receives and picks up furniture, beds, bed
linens, dishes, small appliances, pots and pans, personal hygiene
products — nearly anything a person or family needs to
set up housekeeping. Then we distribute those donated items to families
and individuals who are doing just that — re-establishing a household
after a period of homelessness.
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2. How do people qualify for help from
The Sharehouse?
The Sharehouse serves people who have been homeless only through its
member agencies and by appointment only. We are unable to accept referrals
or walk-ins.
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3. Does my agency qualify
to participate in this program?
If your agency serves people who have been homeless, please call us at
206.767.5280 to find out about Sharehouse membership.
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4. Are bedbugs a problem?
Bedbugs are a growing problem throughout the USA. The Sharehouse is
committed to being part of the solution. We have a weekly inspection for
bedbugs. Any questionable items are treated and quarantined for a second
inspection or disposed of immediately. We hope everyone will be part of the
solution by not passing on items they know to be infested.
5. Do you pick up items?
Yes. Currently The Sharehouse picks up items
if they include large furniture and are within the city limits of Seattle,
Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Mercer Island. Please call us as early as possible to schedule a pickup.
Due to the rising cost of gas, The Sharehouse regrets that it is necessary to require a monetary donation for all scheduled pick-ups. Donors may self-select an amount from a sliding scale of $25 (less than a trip to the dump!) to $75, payable in exact cash OR by check. It costs approximately $75 (including fuel, insurance, truck maintenance, and paid staff time) for each pick-up we do in the community.
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6. I live outside King County. Can you pick up
here?
Please call United Way of Snohomish County (425.921.3400) and ask
for organizations there who pick up donations.
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7. What about condition? Are there guidelines for
furniture and other goods?
Because we do not have the resources to repair or
clean items, we are unable to accept any item which is stained, torn, not working,
or missing pieces. For a list of the things we are unable to
accept,
see What We
Take.
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8. Do you take clothing, food, building supplies, or
large appliances?
We are unable to accept these items.
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9. Will you
resell my items?
More than 97% of the items we receive go directly to our recipients
completely free of charge. Occasionally a piece comes in that will
benefit far more recipients if we can sell it at a
fund raising event. You always have a choice about how
we use your item.
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10. Do businesses support
The Sharehouse?
Yes, to learn more about our business supporters, see About The Sharehouse.
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