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A Hand Up Warehouse Drop Off Day

Last
Drop Off Day until Spring!  Need to make
room for those holiday decorations?  Want
to get a fresh start for the New Year?  A
Hand Up is having a Drop-Off Day on Sunday, December 1st from 10am
to 1pm at our warehouse.  A Hand Up, Inc.
is a West Hartford based non-profit that assists
people transition from homelessness into independent living in the greater
Hartford area.   We rely solely on volunteer help and
donations.  We need the following
items in GOOD condition:

  • bedding
    supplies such as sheets, blankets, bedspreads, comforters (all linens must be
    washed, unstained, no rips or tears; all sizes except king)
  • pillows (NEW only)
  • bath and kitchen towels (all towels must be washed, unstained, no rips or
    tears)
  • curtains
  • toasters
  • SMALL microwaves
  • vacuums
  • bookshelves
  • nightstands
  • small dressers
    (no larger than 5’h x 5’w)
  • small dining/kitchen tables (6’ or less)
  • dining
    chairs, coffee tables
  • small sofas or loveseats (6’ or less)
  • upholstered chairs
  • silverware
    (sets of 4 or more)
  • dishes (set of 4 or more)
  • glasses (set of 4 or more)
  • pots
    and pans (no rust please)
  • lamps (with bulbs)
  • coffee makers
  • kitchen
    utensils
We do offer a pick up service
for large items; please call Dave at 860 424-2980 or e-mail angelina.ahandup@live.com to make arrangements.  Items may be tax deductible and we can
provide a receipt.  We do reserve the
right to decline any donations that do not meet our criteria for size,
condition or are not currently being accepted. 
Please DO NOT leave any items outside the warehouse.


A Hand Up warehouse is located at 635 New Park Ave, West
Hartford. The driveway entrance is between Butler Equipment-Corner Pug. A blue
and white sign lists all businesses.  Enter
the driveway; take first right at row of white warehouses. We are the last unit
on the left.



If you have any questions, please email
angelina.ahandup@live.com
Follow us on twitter and
like us on facebook.  Our website is http://ahandupinc.org/

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