We have open donations on Mondays and Fridays 10-2, and Bonus Saturdays. We are located at 2275 16th ave SW Cedar Rapids. If you are not able to donate during our open times please call for an appointment. 319-382-2882 To request a donation pick up please complete the pick up form on this site. March Bonus Saturdays are March 1st, and 29th 9-12
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our mission to support families in need! Thanks to a generous donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Central Furniture Rescue has acquired a NEW box truck with a lift gate—a game-changer in our ability to collect and distribute large-scale furniture donations.
🗓 Event Date: April 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Central Furniture Rescue, 2275 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Since 2019, CFR has provided essential furniture and household items to over 3,300 households, impacting more than 7,000 lives—including many children. This new truck will increase our capacity to serve even more families transitioning into stable housing while continuing our commitment to sustainability by diverting 1,100+ tons of furniture from landfills. ♻️🏡
We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us! Join CFR Executive Director Susan Johnston, and fellow community members as we unveil this incredible addition to our fleet and discuss its impact on our shared mission.
🔹 Open to the public – all are welcome!
🔹 Community leaders, donors, and media are encouraged to attend!
🙌 Together, we are furnishing futures and making a difference! 🙌
What we do
We collect basic furniture and household items to provide to those transitioning from homelessness into their own homes.
You can help us accomplish our mission by donating money and volunteering your time and talents.
We receive donations of basic furniture and household items, rescuing them from being sent to the landfill. Then we deliver the beds, dressers, kitchenware, etc. to our clients according to their needs, at no cost, to help turn a house into a home.
We receive client referrals from the area homeless and women’s shelters (See Our Partners page for more infomation). Our clients have worked very hard to overcome homelessness and are moving into their own housing.
Success Stories
We are committed to helping people who need it most. Read about their experiences and successes with Central Furniture Rescue.
Amber: The Comforts of Home
With six kids aged 10 and under, Amber has her hands full. She was working with Helping Hands for [...]
Delah
One day Delah packed up and left Chicago, coming to Cedar Rapids looking for a fresh start. With two [...]
Brittany: Our Own Space
From the derecho to the pandemic, this year has thrown Brittany a lot of curveballs. Homeless with three kids [...]
