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Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.

Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Baby Clothing
Furniture
Fetal Ultrasound
Diapers
Maternity Clothing

Families from the community donate gently used furniture and household items which are then distributed free of charge to the homeless program clients and/or to members of the community who need the items. These include, but are not limited to: beds, dressers, tables/chairs, sofas, dishes, and appliances.

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General Appliance Provision
Household Goods Donation Programs
Donation Pickups
Stoves
Small Kitchen Appliances
Kitchenware
Furniture
Refrigerators
Clothes Dryers
Thrift store. Donations requested for items.
Offers household goods and furniture to area families.

Accepts donations of household goods and furniture.

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Furniture
Household Goods Donation Programs
Provides a donation based store featuring household items, clothing, and furniture for sale.

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Furniture
General Clothing Provision
Thrift Shops

Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.


Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, & consumer choice of other essential items.

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Diapers
Furniture
Food Pantries
Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Needs
Bedding/Linen
Fresh Food
General Appliance Provision
General Clothing Provision
Accepts donations of new and gently-used building products, appliances, furniture, and home medical equipment and supplies. (No mattresses are available.)

The products are offered for sale to the general public, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

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Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Furniture
Medical Equipment/Supplies
General Appliance Provision

Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.

Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Furniture
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Salvation Army provides a variety of assistance for low-income individuals and families facing crisis situations including assisted with clothing, food (vouchers), furniture, and some household items. Personal items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, diapers, etc. may be available. Funds may be available for assistance with heating bills including gas, electricity, wood, fuel oil, propane; also in some cases disconnection bills.

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
General Furniture Provision
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Household Goods Vouchers
General Clothing Provision
General Household Goods Provision
Free items including clothing, furniture, household items, diapers, baby formula, newborn items, and steel toed shoes. Since items are donated, availability may vary.

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Formula/Baby Food
General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Diapers
Thrift store open to the public.

Provides free clothing or household goods (i.e. furniture, kitchen items, etc.) for those in emergency situations; must have a referral from another agency.

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Kitchenware
General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Thrift Shops
Offers several free resources each month including:

-- Children's Clothing (newborn to size 7/8)
-- Diapers/Pull -Ups
-- Baby Wipes
-- Baby Formula
-- Assorted Furniture (cribs, strollers, high chairs, changing tables, bouncy seats, and bathtubs)
-- Kids Toys
Basic needs including clothing, household items, bedding, a limited amount of furniture, and miscellaneous items for anyone to choose what they want or need.

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Furniture
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision
Provides furniture, household goods, clothing.

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Furniture
Thrift Shops
General Clothing Provision
Household Goods Donation Programs
Offers Free Treasurers once in the spring and once in the fall. Furniture, household items and clothing are available on a first come, first serve basis. No limit to items that can be taken. Plastic bags are offered to anyone that needs one to carry items in.

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General Clothing Provision
Furniture
General Appliance Provision
Furniture and housewares may include appliances, furniture, housewares, toys, luggage, etc. depending on availability.

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Furniture
General Appliance Provision
Bedding/Linen
Kitchenware
Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.

Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.
The thrift store has clothing (infant to adult), kitchen and household items, furniture, home décor, books, toys and baby items; availability of items depends on what has been donated. Donations are accepted during store hours; appliances, tires, computers and televisions are not accepted. Everything But The Baby is a consignment store within the thrift shop.

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General Furniture Provision
Shoe Donation Programs
General Household Goods Provision
Kitchenware Donation Programs
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Thrift Shops
General Clothing Provision
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Provides clothing, furniture and miscellaneous items to anyone in need.
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

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General Appliance Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Furniture
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Helping people that are in need of furniture that are starting over.
Free service offering clothes, toiletries, household items, prom dresses, car seats, and more to those in need. Available to adults, teens, children, foster kids, and families.

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Child Passenger Safety Seats
General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Needs
Basic needs including clothing, household items, bedding, a limited amount of furniture, and miscellaneous items for anyone to choose what they want or need.

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Furniture
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision
Carol's Closet can help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation. Carol's Closet accepts donations of good and has opportunities for people to volunteer.

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Walking Aids
Bedding/Linen
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Baby Clothing
Diapers
General Furniture Provision
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Baby Furniture
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Shower/Bath Seats
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Hospital Beds
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Personal/Grooming Supplies

Families from the community donate gently used furniture and household items which are then distributed free of charge to the homeless program clients and/or to members of the community who need the items. These include, but are not limited to: beds, dressers, tables/chairs, sofas, dishes, and appliances.

Categories

General Appliance Provision
Household Goods Donation Programs
Donation Pickups
Stoves
Small Kitchen Appliances
Kitchenware
Furniture
Refrigerators
Clothes Dryers