Where to Donate Your Furniture in Chicagoland

As always, our real estate agents are here to help. Not every thrift store and donation center accepts furniture, but we've picked some of the best ones that do. Look no further than these five locations in Chicagoland to donate your furniture. 

• Chicago Furniture Bank - 4801 S Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60632
  One of the best options for donating used furniture in Chicago is the Chicago Furniture Bank. The Bank accepts everything from beds and sofas to kitchen tables and cabinets. Best of all, they give your gently-used items to those who really need them. Thus far, they've helped more than 21,500 Chicagoans and given away over 6,500 tons of furniture. The Chicago Furniture Bank is located minutes from many Brighton Park homes for sale and is a short drive from almost anywhere on the city's southwest side. They also offer free pickup of unwanted furniture. 

• The Brown Elephant Andersonville - 5404 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
  The Brown Elephant is a resale store operated by Howard Brown Health, with a convenient location not far from these Andersonville homes for sale. A wide range of donations are accepted including clothing, furniture and home goods. All proceeds from the store go toward supporting LGBTQ+ healthcare and funding care for the uninsured and under-insured. In addition to the Andersonville location, the Brown Elephant also operates stores in the Lakeview and Oak Park neighborhoods, making them a short drive from almost anywhere in the city. 

• Greater Goods Community Thrift - 6025 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
  Opened during the pandemic and voted the top thrift store in the city by TimeOut Chicago in 2023, Greater Goods Community Thrift is owned and operated by Big Shoulders Church. They accept a wide range of donations, from clothing and shoes to home goods and decor, but it's a good idea to call ahead about large furniture items. Greater Goods Community Thrift has become a great resource for communities on the northwest side of the city, and they're located a stone's throw from many Portage Park homes for sale. 

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore Chicago - 6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
  Donating to Habitat for Humanity is always a good option, and Chicago's Habitat for Humanity ReStore has become a popular place to not only donate old furnishings and fixtures but also a place to shop when you're renovating or remodeling your home. Give them a call in advance to confirm that they'll take your donations; certain items may or may not be accepted depending on inventory. The ReStore is located in North Park, a residential suburb known for its expansive nature center. You'll find some beautiful North Park homes for sale nearby.

• Jubilee Furniture - 730 E. North Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188
  Jubilee Furniture is a used furniture store with from Outreach Community Ministries with two locations. Both the original 23,000-square-foot showroom in  Carol Stream and the newer 18,000-square-foot showroom in Lombard are great places to shop for furniture, clothing, household goods, home decor and more. To donate high-quality used furniture, fill out a donation form. are great places to shop for furniture, clothing, household goods, home decor and more. To donate high-quality used furniture, fill out a donation form.

• Sharing Connections Furniture Bank - 5111 Chase Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  Sharing Connections in Downers Grove takes gently used furniture from families and businesses and provides it to families needing assistance. The families served by Sharing Connections include people who have experienced homelessness, those experiencing financial hardship, and those with disabilities as well as victims of fire, flood, natural disasters and others in comparable circumstances. You can read about how to donate items on their website.

• Goodwill Store & Donation Center - 1201 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
  An ever-reliable place to offload old furniture and find a wide range of used goods at affordable prices, Goodwill operates more than a dozen locations in the Chicago area. The Goodwill Store & Donation Center on Washington Boulevard is the most convenient to downtown, making it the go-to donation spot for many Chicagoans. The store is convenient to many homes for sale in West Loop, a former industrial neighborhood turned hip dining and nightlife hotspot. 

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