FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS ACCESS GUIDE - GUELPH-WELLINGTON No-Cost Options in Guelph & Wellington
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GUELPH-WELLINGTON
FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS ACCESS GUIDE
UPDATED APRIL 2013
No-Cost Options in Guelph & Wellington 3
Freecycle Programs 6
Low-Cost Options in Guelph 7
Low-Cost Options in Wellington 9The purpose of this document is to provide low-income families and individuals information about no- and low-cost options for household goods and
furniture in Guelph & Wellington.
Many of the services in this guide depend on volunteers and donors to meet our community needs.
They deserve a big THANK YOU.
If your group would like to be listed in a future version of this guide, or if you want to correct any information, please send an email to
gwpoverty@gmail.com
This guide is available online at:
www.gwpoverty.ca
This document was developed and distributed by the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination.
2NO-COST OPTIONS IN GUELPH & WELLINGTON
**** THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS RELY HEAVILY ON DONATED ITEMS. AS A RESULT, THE AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE.
Do they Am I
Who offers it? What items do they provide? Is there a cost?
deliver? eligible?
Chalmers Community
Services Centre
Items are for
40 Baker Street Household items typically include: Baking dishes, blankets,
No delivery anyone that
519-822-8778 bedding, cooking utensils, dishes, linens, pots and pans, All items are free of
service accesses
small appliances (i.e. blenders, toasters, etc.), silverware & charge.
available. services at
Chalmers West (limited towels.
Chalmers.
supply)
577 Willow Road
www.chalmerscentre.ca
Eligibility for
credit is based
Guelph Food Bank
on a needs
Donors are matched with those needing items. They do not
Depending on assessment.
100 Crimea Street have storage facilities, so donations and needs are recorded.
All items are free of staff and
519-767-1380 Credits are provided for those that are eligible to allow them
charge. volunteer Donor and
www.spiritwind-christian- to choose their own items (May - Oct).
availability. need matching
centre.ca/guelphfoodbank
services is
.html
available to
anyone in
need.
3Do they Am I
Who offers it? What items do they provide? Is there a cost?
deliver? eligible?
Household items typically include: baking items, dishes,
Michael House Pregnancy blankets, bedding, utensils, lamps, pots and pans, small
Care Centre appliances Depending on Items are
All items are free of staff and available to
187 Bristol Street Furniture items typically include: bedframes, bookcases, charge. volunteer anyone in
519-766-7675 chairs, couches, coffee tables, desks, dining tables, dressers. availability. need.
www.michaelhouse.ca
Baby items also available, including car seats, strollers, cribs,
bouncy chairs, etc.
Salvation Army Items
Community and Family Household items typically include: baby items, baking dishes, are available
Services blankets, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes, linens, pots and to those in
No delivery
pans, small appliances, sheets, silverware and towels. All items are free of need and by
service
210 Victoria Road S. charge. referral
available.
519-836-9824 Household goods and select furnishings are available by through a
www.guelphsa.ca appointment. social service
agency.
Eligibility is
based on a
Delivery is
Household items typically include: dishes, blankets, bedding, needs
Society of Saint Vincent All items are free of available.
cooking utensils, dishes, linens, pots and pans, small assessment,
de Paul Thrift Store charge to those who There may be
appliances, silverware, towels, curtains. done through a
qualify for assistance a charge
local
74 Elizabeth Street through a needs depending on
Furniture items typically include: bedframes, bookcases, conference.
519-836-5829 assessment. situation or
chairs, couches, coffee tables, desks, dining tables, dressers, Check website
www.ssvpguelph.ca need.
mattresses. for details.
4Do they Am I
Who offers it? What items do they provide? Is there a cost?
deliver? eligible?
Items are
available to
Furniture items typically include: bedframes, bookcases,
University of Guelph Free delivery University of
chairs, couches, coffee tables, desks, dining tables, dressers,
is available for Guelph
entertainment centers and wardrobes. All items are free of
50 Stone Rd. E. University of students and
charge.
519-824-4120 ext. 56276 Guelph the general
***The University hosts furniture giveaway events during
www.uoguelph.ca students. public. Call for
Orientation Week in September. Call for more details.
more
information.
5FREECYCLE PROGRAMS
Website Description Other details
Elora Community Share is based on a very simple concept; people don't need to own
everything, they just need access to what others already own. We connect people together to
Elora Community Share
facilitate this access and sharing of stuff. To use the group all you need to know is what you Serves Centre
need or what you are willing to share. This initiative is based on trust and a willingness to open Wellington
www.sharingelora.ca
yourself up to new people and experiences. How much or how little you interact with this
project is completely up to you!
There are local
The Freecycle Network is a grassroots non-profit movement of people who are giving (and getting) groups in:
The Freecycle Network
stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Local Guelph, Centre
volunteers moderate each local group. Membership is free. Wellington, Erin,
http://www.freecycle.org/
Mount Forest,
Rockwood
The idea is to promote the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) by making it easy for people to
give away their unwanted but reusable items to people who can use them. There are local
Trash Nothing!
groups in:
Once you join a local group, you can create ‘Offer’ posts for items you want to give away, or Guelph
http://trashnothing.com/
‘Wanted’ posts for items you need.
6LOW-COST OPTIONS IN GUELPH
Business Description Other details
Bibles for Missions Thrift Store
Sells used furniture, as well as clothing, small electrical goods, kitchenware, Call for more information on used
228 Victoria Rd. S. sports equipment, toys and books. item pick-up and delivery services.
519-821-2498
Offers home furnishings at discounted rates, as well as clothing, toys, books,
Goodwill Community Store sports equipment and more.
340 Woodlawn Road W. Goodwill creates work opportunities, skills development and social integration
519-767-1800 for persons facing barriers to employment such as tough unemployment times,
disability and social disadvantage.
Habitat for Humanity Restore Revenues support Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph's Social assistance recipients can
homebuilding program. purchase items at a discounted
104 Dawson Road, Unit 300 Inventory of new and recycled building materials and furnishings is rate, but arrangements must be
519-767-9752 constantly changing. made in advance with a partner
http://www.habitatwellington.on. Manufacturers, retailers and homeowners donate inventory. organization. Call for more
ca/restore.html Prices are a fraction of retail. information.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Offers furniture, housewares, kitchenware, bedding and new mattresses at
10% off for seniors everyday.
204 Silvercreek Parkway N. discounted prices.
519-766-4085
7Business Description Other details
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Thrift Store
Delivery available for a fee.
Sells gently used furniture, clothing, housewares and small appliances.
74 Elizabeth Street
519-836-5829
Value Village Thrift Store
Sells used furniture, as well as clothes, small household appliances, toys and 20% discount for seniors every
214 Silvercreek other articles at a low cost. Tuesday.
519-821-9994
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8LOW COST OPTIONS IN WELLINGTON
Business Description Other details
Bibles for Missions Thrift Store
Sells used furniture, as well as clothing, small electrical goods, kitchenware, Call for more information on used
525 Maple Street
sports equipment, toys and books. item pick-up and delivery services.
Fergus, ON
226-383-5753
Blessings to You Centre
Providing assistance by offering: used clothing, household goods, toys,
255 A Norman St.
seasonal decorations, baby items & household furniture as available.
Palmerston, ON
519-343-3082
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