Helping Hands Community Thrift Store & Furniture Bank

Specialties

Helping hands is truly a unique shopping experience. We are raising money for

over 78 non-​profit organizations. You can shop for bargains and help

the community at the same time.

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History

Established in 2011.

Our 6,500 square foot Thrift Store is packed with sofas, upholstered chairs, end tables, coffee tables, entertainment units, sleepers, dining room tables and chairs, book cases, kitchen tables and chairs and countless other pieces of furniture.

TVs, electronics, housewares, dishes, pots and pans, artwork, jewelry, clothing, shoes, books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and so much more fill our shelves.

Delivery is available for a nominal charge. We offer free furniture pick-​up in the Greater New Haven Area.

Our Furniture Bank is available to clients of partnering social service non-​profit organizations who may be extremely low income families, formerly homeless people who are transitioning to housing, senior citizens with little or no income, victims of domestic violence, families who have lost furniture due to a disaster, individuals suffering from HIV/​AIDS and many other needy people. Referrals and a nominal administrative fee will be required to access the Furniture Bank.

Meet the Manager

Karen Allen G.

Manager

Karen brings many years of retail experience to Helping Hands. Karen’s goal is to make Helping Hands a friendly, comfortable place to shop.

Allen was the owner of Carl’s Auto Parts in Hamden, CT for 26 years and uses his customer service experience to make donating through Helping Hands a pleasant experience. Allen schedules all pick-​ups and deliveries and makes every effort to accommodate your needs.