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Make It Home (San Rafael) - San Rafael - NorthGate Mall (back entrance)

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Make It Home (San Rafael)

NorthGate Mall (back entrance) 818 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, California 94903
(415) 578-3205
Hours:

Donations by appointment only.

Make It Home furnishes homes of those in need with donated furniture and household goods. Serves 7 Bay Area counties. Home furnishings accepted. Read through guidelines, submit online form to get an appointment for donation drop-off. We require that gently-used furniture is just that: clean, functioning, free of odors, and not in need of repair. Please do not attempt to give us furniture that has rips, stains, tears, cigarette burns, water damage, showing signs of frayed fabric, and/or pet hair. Warehouse in Walnut Creek too. See map once you have an appointment.

Item Notes Method Destination
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working Fully assembled cribs.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Collectibles Wall art (cannot exceed 3ft wide or 3 ft tall)
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Furniture - Small - Working Side tables, night stands, stools, coffee tables, ottoman, small kitchen tables
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Furniture - Working Standard collapsible metal bed frames (no headboards or footboards), fully assembled cribs, kitchen carts, kitchen tables, dining tables -no longer than 4.5ft, TV stands or consoles - no wider than 5 ft, desks, dressers (single & double), end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, dining chairs, love seats, easy chairs - no recliners, 3ft max width, sofas - no longer than 96in and no recliners, lounge chairs. Always in need - small kitchen tables.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Household Cleaners Looking for donations of items for cleaning kits - mop, bucket, basic cleaning products in new condition. New bottles of hand soap.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Houseware - Working Urgent need. Gladly accepting from restaurants/corporate as well as individuals. Kitchenware (utensils, pots, pans, plates), coffee mugs (no logos), drinking glasses. Tabletop items (silverware, tea pots, pitchers). Accessories, like vases, table or wall art, and fake plants. Small kitchen appliances (countertop only).
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Lighting Fixtures - Working Table lamps, floor lamps
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition New or very good condition bedding & sheet sets (Queen and Twin size ONLY), towel sets, washcloths
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Mirror Working. Good condition (cannot exceed 3 ft wide or 3 ft tall. Wall art also accepted.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Pillows - Bed New
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Pillows - Decorative Good condition/clean.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Plastic Shower Curtain Liners Good condition shower curtains and NEW shower curtain liners (plastic).
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Pots & Pans - Working Always needed
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Rugs & Mats - Working Area rugs (largest size 8x10; rugs can only be accepted if a photo of the ENTIRE rug has been provided and the size of the rug is labeled clearly on the back corner, so it is easily identified)
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Small Household Appliances - Working Countertop only. Microwaves, blenders, toasters, fans, heaters, coffee makers, tea kettles, etc.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Textiles - Good Condition/Size Leftover fabric - 2 yd minimum please
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working Toolkits
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working Tookkits
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
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