GET FURNITURE

If you are in need of furniture or household goods, we’re here to help.

 

🛑 If you are a case manager or an agency advocate, please click here to learn the steps needed to partner with us.

Who we help

Our furniture bank is for anyone experiencing furniture poverty. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Individuals moving off the street or out of shelters
  • Refugees and Immigrants
  • Veterans
  • Individuals coming out of incarceration
  • Individuals escaping domestic violence
  • Members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
  • Individuals who experience a natural disaster
  • And many more

What you will find in the furniture bank

The furnishings available usually include mattresses, couches, dining tables/chairs, armchairs, dressers, end tables, shelves, desks, lamps, bedding, kitchen items, and more.

  • Most of the items at Community Warehouse are gently-used (not brand new).
  • Our inventory is based on donations. We may not always have everything, but we will do our best to get you the basic items you need.

There are two ways to access our furniture bank

Partner Agency Referral

If you are already working with a case manager or advocate, they may be partnered with us and can schedule an appointment on your behalf. They may also be able to assist with the fees associated with our services. Refer to the list below of agencies that we work with.

Self-Referral

If you are not currently working with a case manager or advocate, you can refer yourself by either reaching out to us on our Contact Us page or calling
503-235-8786 ext 1008. There is a furniture fee of $150, with an additional $250 fee if delivery is needed.

Our Partner Agencies (click to expand list)

The following list includes agencies that have recently partnered with Community Warehouse.

*Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and each partner agency has its own criteria for referring clients to our furniture bank. If you’re currently working with a case manager or agency, contact them to find out if they can connect you with Community Warehouse services.

To learn more about local resources and support services, please call 211.

Housing

Homelessness

Youth Homelessness

Youth & Family

Immigrant & Refugee Services

Domestic Violence Services

 

Veterans

Health & Human Services

Mental/Physical Health, Hospitals, and Clinics

Recovery/Substance Use Disorder

    Transitioning out of Incarceration

    LGBTQ+

    Low-Income Support

    Aging and Disability

    Senior & Elder Services

    Children & Families (Schools, Education, etc.)

    Faith and Community Organizations

    Cultural-Specific Organizations

    General/Other

    What to Expect

    Scheduling

    Schedule a furniture banks appointment at one of our three locations: Portland, Tigard, or Gresham.

    • For agency referrals, Your case manager/ advocate will attend your appointment with you. For self-referrals, your appointment will be led by a Community Warehouse staff member.
    • Please let us know if you will need an accommodation.

    If you have questions or need to make any changes to your appointment, please reach out to the appropriate furniture bank.

    Appointment day

    Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to fill out paperwork. Up to one family member can join you at the furniture bank at the time of the appointment. Small children may accompany a parent during the appointment.

      You will have one hour to select furniture and household goods. We will have volunteers and staff available to help you.  Please arrive prepared by knowing room dimensions and any access limitations.

      Payment for self-referral will be made at the time of the appointment. We accept cash, card, or money order.

      Getting your furniture home

      Option 1: You or your agency provide a car or truck at the time of the appointment.

        • If you or your agency is providing a vehicle, it must be present at the time of the appointment. Community Warehouse staff may be able to assist with loading furniture into the vehicle, but please be prepared to load it yourself. We can’t always guarantee the staff will be able.

          Option 2: Use Community Warehouse’s contracted delivery service.

          • There is an additional fee for this service.
          • Delivery windows are determined by your appointment’s scheduled time and will be listed during the booking process. Delivery times cannot be modified or customized–please ensure you will be reachable during the delivery window before scheduling. Someone over the age of 18 must be present at the time of delivery. 
          My experience was a great one. The Warehouse helped me and my daughter get our lives back on track. We had lost so much and they helped us get some of it back. We can’t thank them enough for the things they gave us to start over with.
          Craig

          Warehouse Client