A Hope Chest
Providing basic home furnishings to Noble County residents.
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES.
A Hope Chest is open by appointment only, with walk-ins accepted during regular business hours “by chance”, or when if not in interference with other scheduled appointments.
Please call upon arrival and we will invite you inside when we are ready for you. This allows you more privacy and is a safety measure for our team.
How it Works
To Donate Furnishings
For Donors
Contact us about your intended donation at (260) 349-1942.
You will be given a phone number to call our driver to set an appointment for pickup only if you have no other means of getting the furniture to us.
You will be responsible for having the furniture readily available for the driver to pick up; place the furniture in an easily accessible location, such as a garage or in a room near the door.
Please do your best to have someone available to help our driver load the furniture.
A receipt for your in-kind donation will be provided upon request
To Receive Furnishings
For Neighbors in Need
Make an appointment by calling (260) 349-1942. An appointment at our office is required to explore furniture options.
Delivery is available only if you have no way to pick up the item(s). A delivery fee applies.
You are responsible for providing people to unload the furniture at its destination. (Our driver has the right to refuse unloading if no one is present to help unload - and delivery fees will still apply, even if the furniture is not unloaded. If this happens, no further delivery efforts will be made.)
If we can help, and you find furnishings you wish to purchase, you will be given a number to call our driver to set an appointment for delivery.
Our driver(s) are only responsible for delivery to your door step.
Households may not be able to receive both a bed and a couch; it depends upon the availability of mattresses.
Furniture is available only to permanent residents. We do not provide furniture for those living in transitional housing, hotels, or other short-term living situations.
Proof of Address
You must bring proof of address (and a photo identification) to verify that you are a Noble County resident.
Proof of Address may include either of the following:
A printed utility bill. The bill must reflect the current month and be issued in the name of a person living in the home.
A piece of mail addressed to you that is dated within the last 30 days.
Present an online billing account; we will accept an online billing account as Proof of Address if produced on a mobile device while on site, as long as it contains your name, your address, and a transaction date within the past 30 days.
A lease agreement or current year lease addendum, or letter from your landlord.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECK STUBS, RENT RECEIPTS, OR A PHOTO ID (alone) AS PROOF OF ADDRESS.
Identification
Bring a current photo identification (ID) for all adults 18 and older. For children under the age of 18, you must provide one of the following:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Passport
Legal Documents
Medicaid card with the individual’s name
School Social Worker letter stating the child is in the household
You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.
What Are the Fees?
Furniture Processing Fee
$5.00 to $10.00 per piece of furniture
Delivery Fee
$10.00 for those who live east of State Road 9 South (to/from Albion; this is the east/west county line)
$20.00 for those who live west of State Road 9 South (to/from Albion; this is the east/west county line)
Bring exact cash for your furniture and delivery fees. Furniture will only be held for one week after you make your choice(s). No checks, debit cards, or credit cards are accepted. We do not guarantee that we will have change on hand; no cash is kept in our office.
Conditions That May End Services
Being dishonest on an application for services, or at any time during your relationship with any ministry of Common Grace Ministries, and/or being disrespectful to staff, volunteers, or other neighbors at any time may result in the termination of any services.
A Hope Chest
Location & Hours
Kendallville
2004 E Dowling Street
Kendallville, IN 46755
Mailing Address
PO Box 203
Kendallville, IN 46755
Phone
(260) 349-1942
Email
info@commongraceministries.org
HOURS
Monday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please call 260-349-1942 to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated, but only when they do not interference with other appointments.