Household Furnishings

See https://www.mi211.org for a directory of resources and services available in Kalamazoo County.

A typical list of items needed for a family of four is located here: https://www.kalamazoorefugee.org/donate

Check the KRRC donation database for free household items. They will be delivered to your refugee’s house. https://www.kalamazoorefugee.org/donate

The Kalamazoo FREE store: The Free Store is a place where ALL people are welcome and ALL items are available completely FREE of charge. The Free Store of Kalamazoo will redistribute clothing and household goods donated by the community to the community for FREE. In 2017 open only Tuesdays. Run by the Sunnyside United Methodist Church, 2800 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Contact 269-349-3047. Website is below.

• http://www.sunnysideumc.com/free-store.html

Bidets are used in many countries outside the United States. Many refugee families request a bidet. An attachment can be attached to a standard toilet to provide bidet wash. The preferred brand is "Brondell Premium FreshSpa Bidet Attachment."

A small chest freezer is useful as the refugee parents may only be able to grocery shop one time per week.

NEW mattresses are preferred as there have been problems with bed bugs.

Metal bunk beds can be purchased from Walmart for about $150 (2019). Mattresses are sold separately.