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Please follow the instructions on how to donate below, or you may purchase items from our Amazon Wish List.

We are currently looking for new or gently used winter coats. 

FURNITURE DONATIONS 

To arrange for a furniture pick up outside of New Haven of the items listed below, please send photos to mariesmovers@yahoo.com.

They will charge a discounted fee for pick up. Otherwise we accept furniture at our donation center on Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm, Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm, and Fridays, 9:30am-2:00pm.

*We are only picking up dressers and small sofas in New Haven right now. Send photos to donations@irisct.org. Expect a two week turn-around for pick-ups.

Furniture we accept:
-Tall Dressers (smaller)
-Dining tables and chairs
-End tables
-Small sofas
-Rugs

We DO NOT accept:
-Stained, moldy, or malfunctioning furniture or household goods
-Excessively large or heavy furniture
-Pull out sofas
-Mattresses
-Bed frames
-Cribs
-China cabinets/Credenza’s
-Knick Knacks
-Clothes (but we do accept baby clothes and winter jackets)

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We accept household items in Hartford:
Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am
Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm
151 Walnut St, Hartford, CT 06120
Contact yadoumani@irisct.org or call 860-265-1123

We accept household items in New Haven:
Mondays, 9:00am-1:00pm
75 Hamilton St. New Haven, 06511
Or contact donations@irisct.org to set up an appointment.

See image of aerial view

We are just off exit 2 on I-91. We share a large white building with Electric Wholesalers INC. (EW). After entering the parking lot from Hamilton street, drive to the opposite side of the lot past EW. We are on the right hand side behind the loading docks.

See map

You will see signs for the IRIS Donation Center. You can bring your donations to the garage door as indicated by the signage.

Please follow the instructions on how to donate below, or you may purchase items from our Amazon Wish List.

We are currently looking for new or gently used winter coats.

FURNITURE DONATIONS 

To arrange for a furniture pick up outside of New Haven of the items listed below, please send photos to mariesmovers@yahoo.com.

They will charge a discounted fee for pick up. Otherwise we accept furniture at our donation center on Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm, Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm, and Fridays, 9:30am-2:00pm.

*We are only picking up dressers and small sofas in New Haven right now. Send photos to donations@irisct.org. Expect a two week turn-around for pick-ups.

Furniture we accept:
-Tall Dressers (smaller)
-Dining tables and chairs
-End tables
-Small sofas
-Rugs

We DO NOT accept:
-Stained, moldy, or malfunctioning furniture or household goods
-Excessively large or heavy furniture
-Pull out sofas
-Mattresses
-Bed frames
-Cribs
-China cabinets/Credenza’s
-Knick Knacks
-Clothes (but we do accept baby clothes and winter jackets)

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We accept household items in Hartford:
Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am
Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm
151 Walnut St, Hartford, CT 06120
Contact yadoumani@irisct.org or call 860-265-1123

We accept household items in New Haven:
Mondays, 9:00am-1:00pm
75 Hamilton St. New Haven, 06511
Or contact donations@irisct.org to set up an appointment.

See image of aerial view

We are just off exit 2 on I-91. We share a large white building with Electric Wholesalers INC. (EW). After entering the parking lot from Hamilton street, drive to the opposite side of the lot past EW. We are on the right hand side behind the loading docks.

See map

You will see signs for the IRIS Donation Center. You can bring your donations to the garage door as indicated by the signage.

Comprehensive List of Accepted Items

Household Items:

  • Pack and plays
  • Linens (new or clean/like-new)
  • Twin & Full Size Sheet Sets
  • Comforters & blankets (Twin & Full)
  • Towels & washcloths
  • Curtains
  • Strollers
  • Cloth shopping bags
  • Fans
  • Microwaves
  • Pillows (new)
  • Vacuum cleaners
  • Umbrellas
  • Bicycles
  • Dressers
  • End/coffee tables
  • Rugs

Kitchen Items:

  • Kitchen supplies & utensils
  • Pots, pans & baking sheets (non-teflon)
  • Silverware & trays
  • Full dish sets
  • Drinking Glasses
  • Cooking Utensils: can openers, ladles, etc.
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knives
  • Cutting boards
  • Colanders
  • Dish drying racks
  • Kitchen tables and chairs

Cleaning Items (New):

  • Antibacterial spray cleaner
  • Dish soap
  • Sponges
  • 13 Gallon trash bags
  • 13 Gallon garbage cans
  • Plungers & toilet bowl brushes

Furniture:

  • Dressers
  • Dining tables & chairs
  • Sofas (no sleepers)
  • Arm Chairs
  • Side Tables
  • Coffee Tables

Toiletries (New):

  • Toilet Paper
  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Hand & body soap
  • Shaving cream
  • Razors
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Lotions
  • Combs/brushes
  • First aid kits

Sewing Supplies:

  • Sewing machines (portable & in working condition)
  • Fabric: dress-making fabric
  • Thread, zippers, bobbins, elastic, machine needles, pins, needles
  • Jewelry making supplies: tools, wire, & beads

For any furniture, household goods, or clothing that is not listed, please consider donating to one of the organizations below as an alternative.

Habitat Re-Store New Haven County
(203) 774-7560
restore@habitatgnh.org
286 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Habitat Re-Store Fairfield County
(203) 383-4358
manager@restorecfc.org
1785 Stratford Ave
Stratford, CT 06615

Veterans of America
1-800-775-VETS (8387)
pickupplease.org/donation-pickup/

Christian Community Action, Inc
203-777-7848
cca@ccahelping.org

New Reach
203-492-4866
mgrande@newreach.org

Youth Continuum Street Outreach/ Housing Program
203-836-9813
sjackson@youthcontinuum.org

Charities of Hope (Estate Pick-ups)
860-424-0093
charitiesofhope.org

Salvation Army
1-800-728-7825
salvationarmyusa.org

Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you! As of 1/1/18, our legal name is Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc., and our EIN is 06-0653044. If you would like more information about IRIS, including our IRS form 990, audited financial reports and annual budget, please view our giveGreater profile here.

Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you! As of 1/1/18, our legal name is Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc., and our EIN is 06-0653044. If you would like more information about IRIS, including our IRS form 990, audited financial reports and annual budget, please view our giveGreater profile here.

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(203) 562 – 2095

Head office
235 Nicoll Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Hartford office
25 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106

info@irisct.org

IRIS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

EIN 06-0653044 

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