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Provides people that are in need of furniture that are starting over.

Offers a portable crib distribution program which provides a Cribette for qualifying primary caregivers who are unable to secure a safe crib, bassinet, or other portable play yard for their newborn. Approved applicants will be assigned to a Health Educator who will provide education and complete the necessary paperwork to ship the Cribette package to the applicant.

Cribette package includes, a Cribette, fitted sheet, a onesie t-shirt, and printed educational material.

Provides clothing, furniture and miscellaneous items to anyone in need.
ICNA Relief provides free furniture to refugee families. ICNA Relief either sponsors the family with donations or has the furniture delivered directly to the family's place of stay. By providing furniture, ICNA Relief allows the family to use their allocated Welcome Money, a limited amount of money given by the government to help settle in, on other urgent necessities until they find a stable income.
Program to match families who are struggling financially and in need of household items, furniture and beds/cribs with those wanting to donate furniture, beds and household items in good condition. Also looking for volunteers to pick up and deliver donations.

Services

Furniture
Household Goods Donation Programs
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Chesed Chicago provides baby furniture strollers and swings.
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
General Furniture Provision
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Household Tools/Equipment
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

Services

General Appliance Provision
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Furniture
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Grant A Wish Inc. provides baby goods at lowered or no cost to low-income individuals, including clothing, pacifiers, etc.

Services

Diapers
Baby Furniture
Baby Clothing
Formula/Baby Food
Child Passenger Safety Seats

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

Services

Furniture
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Furniture for Veterans and their families.

Offers household goods and furniture vouchers for items such as household goods, mattresses, kitchen/dining room tables (to meet family size), couches, living room chairs, and lamps if there is no other overhead lighting in unit. Dressers, TV, TV stands, curtains, kitchen appliances.

Vouchers can be used at the Retail Store.

Provides donated items to low-income families and individuals. On most shopping days, available items include clothing, shoes, personal care items, furniture, and household goods. As supplies allow, diapers, formula, children's car seats, strollers, etc. may be available.

Services

Donation Pickups
Furniture
Diapers
Kitchenware
Formula/Baby Food
Donation Drop Off Points
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Needs

Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.

Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.

Services

Baby Clothing
Furniture
Fetal Ultrasound
Pregnancy Testing
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Maternity Clothing
Diapers

Provides various items and assistance to those in need including:

- Furniture (dressers & shelves, tables, chairs, dining sets)
- Beds
- Bedding & linens
- Clothing
- Bicycles
- Toiletries

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
Furniture
Bedding/Linen
Personal/Grooming Needs
General Clothing Provision
Bicycles
Carol's Closet can help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation. Carol's Closet accepts donations of good and has opportunities for people to volunteer.

Services

Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Walking Aids
Baby Clothing
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Bedding/Linen
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Baby Furniture
Shower/Bath Seats
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Hospital Beds
Provides furniture, household goods, clothing.

Services

Household Goods Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Thrift Shops
Basic needs including clothing, household items, bedding, a limited amount of furniture, and miscellaneous items for anyone to choose what they want or need.

Services

General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Bedding/Linen

Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.

Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.

Thrift store. Donations requested for items.
Accepts furniture donations from individuals in the community. Distributes items to individuals in need for free. Notes: All pickups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. There is a suggested donation for pick-up service. All drop-offs require an initial call to ensure a quick unloading of items. This program does not provide free furniture directly to the public; must be referred by a caseworker to qualify.
Provides basic necessities to active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. Items include: - Food - Clothing - Household items - Shoes and boots - Bedding and linens - Furniture as available **Temporarily closed for relocation 6/20/2025 - 7/21/2025**
Provides resources and support for individuals in need. Operates as a network of churches that help individuals meet their needs for the following: - Household items and furniture - Life skills education (budgeting, healthy relationships, etc.) - Clothing **Does not provide emergency relief or financial assistance**

Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.

Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.

Services

Furniture
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
General Furniture Provision
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Household Tools/Equipment
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies