Charity Collects Unwanted Furniture to Help Homeless in Coventry and Warwickshire

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Homelessness charity Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire is launching a furniture collection drive across the region to help support people who have experienced homelessness. The charity is gearing up for national Recycle Week (September 22 to 28) and is asking residents to donate unwanted furniture that is still in good condition. The donated items will be sold at the charity's Coventry stores, helping to fund support and work opportunities for individuals like Dave, who was previously homeless and is now living and working at Emmaus.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire is collecting unwanted furniture from residents in Coventry and Warwickshire to support people who have experienced homelessness.
  • The charity offers a free furniture collection service, with appointments available six days a week, across the region.
  • Each donated item helps fund support and work opportunities for individuals like Dave, who was previously homeless and is now living and working at Emmaus.
  • The charity saves over 1,500 items of furniture from landfill each year, which are sold at its Coventry stores.
  • The charity accepts most household furniture in good condition, including sofas, wardrobes, dining sets, wooden furniture, white goods, and electricals.
  • Free furniture collection appointments are available across Coventry, Rugby, Stratford, Kenilworth, Warwick, and Leamington.

Statistics:

  • The charity saves over 1,500 items of furniture from landfill each year.
  • Emmaus provides a home, work opportunities, and tailored support for up to 17 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.
  • The charity has a free collection service available six days a week across the region.

Sources:

  • Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire
  • https://tinyurl.com/mve2y6ht
  • "I lost my job and then my flat, and I ended up homeless. I slept under bridges along the canal banks." - Dave, who is now living and working at Emmaus.
  • David Turner, Enterprise Manager at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire
  • "We've always appreciated the generous support we've had from the community. Now we're reaching out to ask for donations of unwanted furniture to help stock our shop." - David Turner, Enterprise Manager at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire.