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
Community Partner Award from Mount Mercy University
Central Furniture Rescue is honored to receive the Community Partner Award from Mount Mercy University through the SEED Coalition. This recognition highlights our annual spring collaboration during college move-out, where students donate gently used furniture and household items.
These donations are given to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, helping turn empty spaces into homes. We’re grateful for this meaningful partnership and proud to work alongside Mount Mercy to make a lasting impact in our community.
Thank you, Mount Mercy University, for your continued support!
Strategic Planning for a Stronger Future
In 2024, Central Furniture Rescue celebrated five years of transforming empty spaces into homes for over 3,300 households, positively impacting more than 7,000 individuals. Our commitment to sustainability has also led to diverting over 1,100 tons of furniture from local landfills.
To build upon this foundation, we’ve partnered with Amperage Marketing + Fundraising to embark on a strategic planning process. This initiative aims to refine our vision, set actionable goals, and chart a clear path for our organization’s growth and sustainability.
As part of this process, you may receive a brief survey from Amperage in the coming weeks. Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape the future of Central Furniture Rescue.
Thank you for being a vital part of our mission. Together, we’re making a lasting impact.
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 [...]
