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Household Goods

Providing furniture and household items, free of charge, to help people in need make a home.

Household Goods provides a full range of household items, free of charge, for people in need. We accept donations of gently used items that help our clients make a home. Our compassionate, dedicated donors and volunteers respect, assist and care about our clients. We are committed to helping our clients get a head start on a new life.

08/28/2026

Volunteers Needed!

Household Goods has many volunteer shifts but especially needs help on Saturdays, our busiest day, with donors lined up to drop off goods and clients who cannot take time off during the week. It is also the day when we need the most volunteers to keep things running smoothly.

Volunteering on Saturdays is also a terrific way to spend some time with your teenage children, or with your spouse/partner, or with a group of friends who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

Our next New Volunteer Orientations are August 27 and September 12 (10 AM, on site at 530 Main St, Acton) and September 15 (7 PM, virtual via Zoom registration). To learn more and register for orientation, visit https://householdgoods.org/volunteering/

08/26/2026

Join us on October 21 for a festive evening featuring light fare, live music, craft beer by Rapscallion Table & Tap and a lively auction. All funds raised will be used to Furnish the Future of Household Goods.

Together, we can help people with the greatest need and the fewest resources to furnish their empty homes, giving them hope for a better tomorrow. Purchase tickets at https://www.householdgoods.org/event/oktoberfest-2026/

08/23/2026

Hats off to this group from Apple Valley Catholic Community who volunteered together this month. We appreciate the longstanding commitment of this organization to volunteering together-- work that helps us serve clients so that people in need can make a home!

If your organization or group is interested in volunteering together, you can learn how by visiting https://www.householdgoods.org/voluntee.../volunteer-groups/

08/06/2026

Many thanks to this team from Eversource MA for their recent volunteer day with our organization. They spent time with us processing donated items, moving furniture and ensuring there were cleaned fans in working order for clients during this hot summer! Their time and effort go directly toward our mission — providing donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to families in need across our community.

We warmly welcome corporate volunteer groups and find that these partnerships are among the most impactful ways for organizations to engage with our work. If your company is interested in a group volunteer experience, we would love to connect. Learn more at https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/volunteer-groups/

08/03/2026

This past week was a favorite annual volunteer appreciation event: Ice Ceam Week! Whether its cool and rainy, hot and humid or somewhere in between, our volunteers are there: we could not fulfill our mission without them.

Would you like to join us a volunteer? Learn more at https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/

07/24/2026

Dimon and her young daughter had been living in a Bridge Over Troubled Waters shelter for over a year. When an apartment became available, the Residential Case Manager referred her to Household Goods to get the furniture and other items she needed.

Read more stories about Household Goods in our Annual Report by visiting: https://www.householdgoods.org/about/

07/22/2026

Thanks to the students who volunteered with us for our July Student Team Week. They worked together to prepare items for our clients, including processing rugs, fans and furniture as well as restocking the showroom, emptying trucks of donations and assisting clients during their appointments.

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07/19/2026

Oktoberfest 2026: Save the Date!
Are you, your organization or business interested in sponsoring this festive evening on October 21, 2026 in support of our Furnish the Future Campaign? Learn more at https://www.householdgoods.org/donate/events/oktoberfest-sponsorships/
And of course, save the date and stay tuned for ticket information!

07/08/2026

A huge thank you to The Silver Unicorn Bookstore for hosting a towel drive for Household Goods!

Towels are one of those everyday essentials that many of us take for granted — but for a family moving into a new home with nothing, they matter more than words can say. The Silver Unicorn’s generosity is making a real difference for our neighbors in need.

Single-item drives like this one are a wonderful example of how businesses can make a meaningful impact without a lot of complexity. Pick one item, invite your customers to participate, and watch the community come together. It really is that simple — and that powerful. If your business or organization is looking for this kind of opportunity, we’d love to partner with you!

07/07/2026

Summer Volunteers Needed!

Household Goods has many volunteer shifts Monday through Saturday; Saturdays are our busiest day, with donors lined up to drop off goods and clients who cannot take time off during the week.

We embrace Student Volunteering at Household Goods and have a variety of opportunities. Volunteering at Household Goods is a great way for students (age 14 and above) to meet new people, develop and practice leadership skills, be a part of a team, help the community, earn community service hours, and more.

Visit our Student Volunteering page to learn about student volunteering, including upcoming Student Team Weeks: https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/student-volunteers/

Our next New Volunteer Orientations are July 11 (10 AM, on site at 530 Main St, Acton) and July 21 (virtual via Zoom registration). To learn more and register for orientation, visit https://householdgoods.org/volunteering/

Address

530 Main Street (Rte 27)
Acton, MA
01720

Telephone

+19786351710

Website

https://www.householdgoods.org/

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