what about posting notices (on Freecycle, Craigslist etc) that the furniture is free to anyone who can come pick it up within a certain time window?

Assuming you’re associated with a university, publicizing this to the university’s population might also draw a lot of people too for an event like that.

Another thing that the University of Toronto has is a “swap shop”, which is open particular hours each week for people to take (for free) discarded furniture from around the university. However, it wouldn’t be able to handle those kinds of volumes…

you can always donate it to local Domestic Violence shelters. there are always women who are restarting on their own who need furniture for themselves and children. and in most cases they’ll even pick it up!

I have a few pieces of furniture that I’d like to give to Domestic violence shelters but I cant seem to find any!

If there a specific way to search for them online or a directory. I’ve tried to contact some homeless charities but they just all seem to want clothes, not furniture

Phone your local social services offices - they’ll be under ‘Local Government’ or ‘Council’ in the phone book. While you’re talking to them, ask if they know of other groups that might take your stuff.

Also, see if you have a local alliance of worship groups. In my area, several different denominations have banded together to provide an all-volunteer service to pick up old furniture and deliver it to appropriate charities.

Thanks that’s really helpful!

I work in a University housing office too. Our university has big surplus sales every two weeks. All kinds of leftover furniture and equipment goes into the surplus sales. The students are always happy to get a deal (and students living off-campus always have a hard time getting furniture…)

The idea to donate it to local shelters is a good one and I imagine there are lots of families who could use a decent student desk!

WRT domestic violence shelters, they don’t release details of where they are, because the abusers could easily find their partners.

It’s a long shot, but it might be worth phoning your local police station, and asking them to pass your details on to the shelter.

you can ring up housing associations and ask them if they have DV shelters and residents that need funiture they could probably send a letter or do a quick poster for distribution

I work for the YMCA charity in the Darlington area - and we are always on the lookout for donations of decent quality furniture - anyone who has items to donate, no matter what quantity-please call us 01325 381587

If you still need furniture please respond. I have apt needs to be cleared by Oct 30th
Elizabeth

would you like to donate to a non-profit documentary news service . they are looking for some furniture to furnish an aptt. and 6 similar bookcases.

If you are so inclined please respond asap.

I have some almost new furniture and can send photos if you are interested.
Need to move it by Monday Oct 30.
Elizabeth