In Richmond VA, there is a wonderful organization called CARITAS. Their website states that CARITAS is "a faith response that provides for the most basic needs of people who are suffering---food and shelter, home furnishings, and employment".My sweet friend works for a part of this organization called the CARITAS Furniture Bank. This means that ANYONE can donate their furniture to the furniture bank and it is housed in a warehouse. Then, if you are a person who is coming out of homelessness (a shelter for example) you can go to the CARITAS Furniture Bank and "shop". It is a well-designed system of provision, in that different size families receive different things. For example, a family that consist of one adult and two children-may get a voucher for one dining table, four chairs, one couch, a coffee table, three beds, and three dressers...so on an so one. A bigger family would recieve more based on their family size. The formulas are very specific and the "shopping trip" is need based. Wouldn't it be nice if more of our shopping trips were need based?
However, those who donate to the furniture bank don't always know that and they graciously give all that they have-outdoor furniture, chandiliers, bean bags, wine racks etc. Because CARITAS wants to provide for a person's basic needs, CARITAS staff take these items which they call "non-essentials" and sell them at the CARITAS Indoor Yard Sale several times a year. The proceeds go right back into the operation that help support this non-profit.
I love everything about this idea. So....check it out. (Rain or shine-it's an indoor yardsale)
When:
Friday, June 29 10am-4pm
Saturday, June 30 9am-1pm
Where:
CARITAS Furniture Bank1125 E Commerce Rd
Richmond VA 23224
Future Sales:
July 27/28
August 24/25
Sept 28/29
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