named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Donation Pickup Service
Professional moving crew picks up qualifying furniture donations from donors within Westchester County for a $50 fee.
Drop-Off Program
Accepts furniture donations at the main warehouse and municipal collection bins, allowing donors to avoid pick-up fees.
Furniture Distribution Program
Provides free furniture to referred clients through a warehouse appointment system where they select items with the help of volunteer Personal Shoppers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 3 activities
- Collaboration with social service agencies for client referralsPartners with over 45 member agencies to receive client referrals for furniture assistance, ensuring services reach individuals in need through established community networks.
- Delivery of furniture to client householdsProvides furniture delivery to client households using volunteer labor, ensuring recipients receive furnishings directly at their homes.
- Distribution of free furniture to economically disadvantaged householdsDistributes gently used furniture for free to economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Westchester County, including those transitioning from homelessness, domestic violence, foster care, and other crises. Provides complete household furnishings such as beds, seating, tables, storage, lighting, and decor based on client need.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provision of children's clothing and baby equipmentOperates a program that provides children's clothing and baby equipment such as high chairs, strollers, car seats, and pack-n-plays to families in need.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Quantified distribution and environmental impact reportingAnnually distributes tens of thousands of furniture items—such as 108,762 items in one reported year—valued at $6.4 million, serving over 15,000 individuals since 2007, including 9,474 children, while diverting thousands of tons of furniture from landfills.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer and community engagement coordinationProvides downloadable outreach materials for community and vendor engagement and allows volunteers to sign up for warehouse shifts and other opportunities.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Furniture pick-up services for donorsProvides furniture pick-up services within Westchester County for donors who contribute at least three items, including two essential pieces. Charges a $50 fee for this service and typically maintains a two-week wait time for appointments.
- Operation of furniture donation and collection infrastructureOperates municipal collection bins and warehouse drop-off locations for furniture donations in Westchester County, including scheduled drop-off hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and the third Saturday of each month. Maintains bins in municipal sanitation yards and provides tax receipts to donors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$817K
Contributions & grants$702K86%
Program service revenue$16K2%
Investment income$91K11%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$670K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$403K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$691K
Cash$611K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$684K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +19.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CHRISTINE EIFLER — DIRECTOR
- GAIL FATTIZZI — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE A BIALO — PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- KATHY MCGRATH — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH M BIALO — SECRETARY
- MEG CALLACI — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA BROWN — TREASURER
- STEPHANIE GIROUX — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 48+ Member Agencies Partner — Network of agencies that refer clients to Furniture Sharehouse for furniture assistance.
- Dave Partner — Professional mover responsible for furniture pickup and delivery services.
- Larchmont/Mamaroneck Partner — Hosts Furniture Sharehouse collection bins at the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Facility.
- Member Agencies Network — Network of over 45 organizations that refer eligible clients to receive furniture from Furniture Sharehouse
- Member Agencies Partner — Partner organizations that verify client need and distribute furniture to eligible individuals in Westchester County
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Partner organization referred for donations of children's clothing and baby equipment.
- Village of Tuckahoe Partner — Hosts a Furniture Sharehouse collection bin at 15 Marbledale Road with advance notice required for drop-offs.
- Westchester County Government — Primary geographic service area for furniture distribution to economically disadvantaged households.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Choice Model with Personal Shoppersmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing clients to select their own furnishings with the help of volunteer Personal Shoppers, the organization promotes dignity and personal agency, which increases engagement and emotional well-being because clients feel respected and empowered in rebuilding their homes.
- Dignity-Centered Furniture Provisionmethodology: dignity-centered serviceBy providing high-quality, gently used furniture that meets housing constraints, the organization fosters dignity and hope among clients recovering from trauma or hardship, because receiving items that are functional, appropriate, and respectful of space reinforces self-worth and stability.
- Referral-Based Needs Verification Systemmethodology: needs-verification-through-partnersBy requiring member agencies to verify client need through in-home visits or other reliable methods, the organization ensures furniture reaches those most in need, because third-party validation increases targeting accuracy and reduces misuse of resources.