Several years ago I was given a referral to go to this place the agency that referred me informed me I needed a vehicle to get the furniture home I told my agency that I had no type of transportation they said just try because the stuff is free sad to say I never made it Guess what people it’s 2021 I have a vehicle 🚗 I went to the doctor and the social worker gave me a referral for Furniture Assistant again not for me but for my grandson yes a baby a disable baby I called the social worker that gave me the referral because she took so long to call me back with the next date to pick up the furniture 🪑 it brought tears 😭 to my eyes when she told me I can not go because I didn’t show up almost 10 yrs ago I explained to the social worker I had no way of getting there at that time but now I’m driving and this is for my handicap grandbae all she could say was I should have called them mind you I told the agency that referred me the first time my point is people don’t care 🤷♀️ about you no matter what your situation is (my grandbae is blessed and so am I) Thanks for nothing...
Read moreI came to this organization by way of Proceed Inc 1126 Dickinson St Elizabeth NJ with a referral from Yair Gomez. He took my application and filled out the request and sent to Furniture Assist . A few weeks later I was given a date to bring a truck and use it to get the items I needed such as bed ,linens kitchen and living room items as well a lamps ,chairs and table. Dawson and his dedicated team of volunteers makes this such a valuable asset to the community it serves . Special thanks to Ms Friedman for her interest in what brought me to the establishment. Again thanks for...
Read moreHighly disorganized and broken communication. I made an entire trip based that I wanted to donate to this organization. I talked with a representative and I spent good money and time going from another state and renting a u haul only to arrive and it was closed.
I had to pivot and find other non-profits but some of the donations were not received by the others and they will end in the trash. I am so frustrated and disappointed with this non-profit organization. I hope they can improve receiving donations and their communication so other donors don't experience what I...
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