Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design today announced its second annual “Michigan’s Largest Housewarming Party,” a drive to collect gently used furniture and new, unused household items for metro Detroit families in need. Donated items support the missions of the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, Habitat Oakland ReStore, and Humble Design Detroit, supplying individuals with essentials needed for their homes.
Beginning Jan. 28 and continuing each Tuesday through Feb. 25, Gorman’s will offer free furniture pickup from homes across the metro Detroit area. Furniture pickups must be pre-scheduled. Those interested in participating may call or visit one of Gorman’s Novi, Southfield, or Troy showrooms to select an appointment day and time.
“When our nonprofit partners shared the incredible need that still exists for basic home furnishings among families transitioning to stable housing, we knew we had to help. At Gorman’s, our mission has always been about turning houses into homes, and this cause aligns perfectly with that vision,” said Jon Moray, CEO of Gorman’s. “The enthusiasm from our interior designers, staff, and the Metro Detroit community last year was truly inspiring. We’re committed to providing another opportunity for Detroiters to donate furniture and join us in making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Together, we can help create warm, welcoming spaces that people are proud to call home.”
Generally accepted items include sofas, chairs, kitchen tables, dressers, bed frames, bookshelves, and coffee/end tables. Smaller-scale furniture is especially needed. All items must be free of rips, tears, and stains.
Specifically requested items for donation by nonprofit partners include:
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
As North America’s oldest furniture bank, Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is proud to help families in need transform their dwellings into warm, welcoming homes. Some of the items on its wish list include:
The ReStores offer a wide variety of new and gently used living, dining, kitchen, bedroom, and office furniture, plus many décor items at a much more affordable price. Some of the items on its wish list include:
Humble Design is always looking for donations of gently used furniture and household goods for families in need. Some of the items on its wish list include:
In addition to furniture, Gorman’s will collect new, unused household essentials including dish towels, oven mitts, small kitchen tools and appliances, measuring cups, bath towels and more to supply to its nonprofit partners. Items can be dropped off at any Gorman’s showroom location, its warehouse, or the Three-Day Clearance Center in Farmington Hills during regular business hours. Hours and addresses are available at Gormans.com.
Please note furniture items not accepted at this time:
About Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design
For 85 years, Gorman’s has been recognized as the original Michigan-style leader in home furnishings. With a reputation built on a commitment to quality – quality merchandise and quality design –the company delivers all of the best brands, not just a few, at the best prices–regardless of price point. Gorman’s nearly 50 designers have a combined 1,000+ years of residential- and office-design experience using Gorman’s expansive resource area and textiles library. Both designers and clients can rest assured when working with this style leader. Everything is backed by Gorman’s “Must Be Right” service guarantee. Showrooms are conveniently located in Novi, Southfield (Contemporary) and Troy. A warehouse and Three-Day Clearance Center are located in Farmington Hills. For more information, visit www.gormans.com.
About Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
As the oldest furniture bank in North America, the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit provides essential furniture and mattresses to 2,300 local families transitioning out of homelessness, domestic violence, fire, flood, and other crisis situations. For more information, visit furniture-bank.org.
About Habitat Oakland Restores:
Habitat Oakland ReStores are nonprofit retail and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials, appliances, and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Through two store locations in Southfield and Waterford, as well as an Online ReStore, Habitat Oakland ReStores use their proceeds to help build or improve homes locally for families and individuals in Oakland County. To shop 24/7, donate or volunteer, visit habroc.org
About Humble Design
Humble Design is a Detroit-born nonprofit that helps families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services. The organization turns empty houses into clean, dignified and welcoming homes — a very simple idea that can change a family’s future. Founded in 2009, the organization primarily serves single parents with children and veterans. Humble Design has brought nobility to nearly 2,000 families nationally through its chapters in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, San Diego and Seattle. For more information, visit humbledesign.org.
