Community Support

Thank You for Supporting Our Clothing Drive

Thank you to everyone who participated in Fresh Start Furnishings at ICO’s clothing drive! We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community and for every donation that helped make our first attempt a success. Your generosity allows us to continue supporting local individuals and families while giving gently used clothing a meaningful second life. We appreciate everyone who donated, shared the word, and helped us kick off this new effort!

Thank you for showing up for our community.

Fresh Start Furnishings

Transforming Empty Houses Into Homes

Every family deserves a safe, comfortable, and dignified place to call home. Fresh Start Furnishings at Inner County Outreach provides quality furniture and essential home goods at no cost to eligible individuals and families throughout Harford and West Cecil counties, helping create stability one home at a time.

 

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Furniture Assistance

Learn about eligibility requirements and apply for assistance.

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Donate Furniture

Donate gently used furniture and household essentials to support local families.

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Volunteer at Fresh Start

Join our volunteer team and help families create a fresh start.

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Support the Mission

Make a financial gift or host a donation drive to expand our community impact.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

More Than Furniture. A Foundation for New Beginnings.

A furnished home is more than a place to live. It provides dignity, comfort, and the foundation families need to thrive.

Fresh Start Furnishings at Inner County Outreach collects and distributes gently used furniture and household essentials to individuals and families transitioning into stable housing. Whether recovering from hardship, leaving an unsafe environment, aging out of foster care, or rebuilding after a crisis, our program helps transform empty spaces into welcoming homes filled with hope.

Since its founding, Fresh Start Furnishings has furnished more than 2,200 homes, helping thousands of individuals begin a new chapter while reducing the impact of furniture poverty throughout our community.

WHO WE SERVE

Veterans

People In Recovery

Re-entry Individuals

Victims of Sexual & Domestic Violence

Single Parent Households

Transitioning Foster Youth

HOW TO APPLY

Need Furniture Assistance?

Fresh Start Furnishings provides quality, gently used furniture and household essentials to eligible individuals and families who are transitioning into stable housing or experiencing financial hardship.

1

Confirm Your Eligibility

Applicants must:

2

Complete Your Application

Submit your online application for review. If approved, a member of our team will contact you to schedule your appointment.

3

Furnish Your Home

Visit our showroom by appointment to select available furniture and household essentials. Fee-based delivery is available for those who need transportation assistance.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to explore other local furniture assistance programs and community resources.

Every donation helps transform an empty house into a home.

Donate Furniture

Whether you're donating a single chair or furnishing an entire home, your generosity provides comfort, dignity, and hope to local families throughout Harford and West Cecil counties.

View Our Wishlist

Give What Families Need Most.

View the furniture and household essentials most needed to help local families.

Drop Off Donations

The fastest way to give.

Bring your approved furniture and household items directly to our showroom.

Volunteer Pickup

Free curbside pickup.

Service is available throughout Harford County, with an average wait time of 1–2 weeks.

Priority Pickup

Need it picked up sooner?

Schedule a professional pickup through our trusted partner, ReSupply with an average wait time of 72 hours.

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We're Here to Help

Contact Fresh Start Furnishings

Whether you have questions about furniture assistance, donations, volunteer opportunities, or scheduling a pickup, our team is ready to assist you.

Program Manager | Tracy Rivers

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