Moving Forward Warehouse Mountainside NJ

Turning Furniture Into Futures: How Moving Forward Warehouse Supports Foster Youth, One Donation at a Time

📍 244 Sheffield Street, Mountainside, NJ

🕒 Open Tuesdays 10–4 | Thursdays 12–7 | Saturdays 10–4

🌐 www.movingforwardwarehouse.org

From Overflow to Opportunity

If you’ve ever helped someone downsize or prep for a move, you know the feeling: What are we going to do with all this extra furniture?

That very question led longtime move managers Judy Brucia and Meg Freer to start Moving Forward Warehouse (MFW)—a nonprofit furniture and home goods thrift store serving the greater community.

Moving Forward Warehouse Mountainside NJ, Moving Forward Warehouse Mountainside NJ

“MFW was born from our for-profit business, JM Move Managers, the primary resource for the furniture and housewares at MFW,” they explained. “A large part of our client base includes people downsizing from larger homes to smaller apartments or assisted living homes. The overflow of unwanted furniture from these moves inspired us to create MFW.”

Rather than let those pieces end up in a landfill, Judy and Meg saw a chance to create impact. “Re-selling these donations allows us to not only help our community,” they said, “but also keep these items out of our landfills.”

Mission-Driven: Supporting Foster Youth & More

At the heart of Moving Forward Warehouse is a mission that began with supporting youth transitioning out of foster care—but quickly grew to reach even more.

“Our mission started with the foster care system,” they said, “and has grown to helping so many more already. Organizations like Family Promise, Nourish NJ, and Roots & Wings. We have furnished many apartments already, and with the proceeds we purchase new mattresses and bedding for each person.”

Not Just a Warehouse—A Community Resource

MFW is open to the public and staffed by dedicated volunteers who bring life and energy to the shop.

“We love getting all these amazing donations and always have fun, unique pieces—some real treasures as well!”

Their shoppers are just as varied as their donations. “We have lots of different customers—DIY people who can get pieces at super low prices, refinish them and then resell; people looking for pieces for new homes, apartments, or dorms; collectors—we often get antiques and unusual pieces that are hidden treasures.”

Why It Matters Now

This fall is the perfect time to support MFW:

– Fall Clean-Outs: Downsizing or decluttering? Your gently used items could furnish a new home for someone in need.
– College Apartments & First Homes: MFW is a go-to for stylish, budget-friendly furniture with character—especially for students and young professionals.

How to SHOP at Moving Forward Warehouse Mountainside NJ

Come browse the rotating selection of quality home goods, antiques, and unique finds. You never know what treasure you’ll uncover.

Shopping Info:
– 📍 244 Sheffield Street, Mountainside, NJ
– 🕒 Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– 🕒 Thursdays: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
– 🕒 Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– 🤝 Staffed by friendly volunteers who can help you find what you need

How to DONATE Furniture & Home Goods

If you’re ready to let go of quality items that still have life left in them, MFW makes donating easy.

Donation Process:
1. Take a photo of your item(s)—MFW reviews every donation for quality and space availability.
2. Fill out the donation form at www.movingforwardwarehouse.org/donation-form.
3. Wait for approval and confirmation of drop-off or possible pickup (depending on location and item).
4. Know your donation helps purchase mattresses, bedding, and delivery for someone starting over.

“Financial donations to MFW enable us to purchase mattresses and bedding, and also provide delivery for all these items—as well as pick up donations from homes.”