How we came to be...
Sharestuff Upscale Thrift Store opened in 2008 as a result of a mission outreach to the people of Waveland Mississippi, who had suffered great loss during hurricane Katrina. For three months Forest City Church, then Heartland Community Church, partnered with two other churches to provide volunteers, food, clothing, toiletries and household necessities. Hundreds of people had lost everything they owned in the storm. This outreach showed the life changing potential when we serve others. Many volunteers had selflessly served in Waveland and their lives were changed.
In 2005, the church purchased Colonial Village Mall, and remodeled one of the retail spaces to be the home of Sharestuff Upscale Thrift Store. The same vision that had been given to the mission work in Waveland was brought home to our own neighbors. The vision was to offer our best time, talent and resources while serving the under-resourced right here in our own community.
As the name “Sharestuff” implies, our goal is to invite people to share their stuff – time (the blessing of serving others), talent (it takes a village to do what we do, everyone brings something a little different), resources (our best gently used donations), to serve the under-resourced people right here at home.
What We Offer…
Sharestuff continues to be a source of quality goods at an affordable cost. Sharestuff Clothing & More offers only clean, gently-used clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family. For those media buffs, we have a wide range of books, movies and music to look through. You will also find linens, luggage, and toys.
Sharestuff Furniture & More store has all the items you need to furnish or update your home.
We offer mattresses and box springs from Chicago Mattress Company. Our furniture selection is constantly changing. There are knick knacks as well as vintage collectibles. The furniture store also offers sporting goods, exercise equipment, office furniture and school supplies.
Who We Help…
Shopping at either Sharestuff store offers sustainable, earth saving options. We are very conscientious about recycling and sharing our stuff.
One of the ways we share our resources is by partnering with other local charities and nonprofits. A few of the other organizations we help support is:
- Forest City Church
- Safe Families
- Catholic Social Services
- St. Vincent De Paul
- Barbara Olson Center of Hope
- Campion International Foundation
- SCSEP/NAPCA
- The Wayward Society Rockford
- Soles4Souls
- Rock House Kids
Donate Items…
Donations Hours:
Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3 and are accepted at the Furniture & More store at 4230 Newburg Rd.
Acceptable Items:
We gladly accept gently used items such as clothing, furniture and household items. Please, no rips, stains, soiled, damaged, moldy or wet items.
Items We Are Unable To Accept:
- Safety-related equipment like, car seats, cribs, and playpens. This is for the safety of the child per state guidelines.
- Large, heavy TVs and CRT computer monitors (pre-flat screen). These items can be taken to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful.
- Printers, Scanners, Fax machines, Landline phones and Cable provider equipment. These items can be taken to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful.
- Used mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, and mattress toppers.
- Cans of paint or spray paint, Flammable liquids and any used chemicals. You can take these items to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful.
- Used tires and autos part.
- Damaged furniture. No rips or stains. We don’t have the capacity to repair furniture in our store.
- Large appliances
- Wet items. If it’s raining or snowing, please don’t bring your donations in an open container or leave them outside.
How To Donate Large Items…
We pickup your large furniture items from your garage or driveway.
Call or stop by the furniture store to schedule a free pickup during normal business hours. 815-316-7610
Email us at info@rockfordsharestuff.com
Fill out our Pick Up Google Form