The Back Porch is a venture supported by House of Neighborly Service.


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Our shop is a boutique resale shop that provides a continuing source of revenue to HNS and a source for items when a neighbor is in need.  Our staff and volunteers upcycle  and display interesting donated items from our many donors.  The proceeds from TBP support the efforts and outreach of HNS to our community by serving at-risk families.   We are a 501c3 organization so all donations are tax deductible.

 The ideas and creative energy in this shop is something you don't want to miss along with weekly specials!  

If you would like to donate items, please feel free to stop by anytime Monday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Tuesday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm

If you have questions, please give us a call at 939-FIND(3463).

Store Information

Hours of Operation

The Back Porch Board of Directors

Steve Crook, President
Kelly Lerch, Vice President
Linda Wiederhold, Secretary

Tammy Crossin, Treasurer
Mark Altadonna, CFO
Delrose Juelfs

Jan Dudley

Lisa  Taake
Toni Miller
Mike Nehre

Joan Powell

Jane Gaitsch


Natalie Kawalec, Executive Director / Store Manager

Eric Belanger, Assistant Manager

Getting There

The Back Porch is located at 215 West Mill Street, Waterloo, IL  62298