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US Government Say Share and Share Alike

Doing your home up properly is almost always a big drain on resources and is even more difficult for those who are not so well off. Throw a recession into the mix and you now have a lots of families who are struggling with old and decrepit furniture that not only looks bad but also makes every day living difficult. Low income families may have a savior however in the form of the US government who are soon to urge those wealthier families to donate their second hand and unwanted furniture rather than destroy it or sell it to antique shops.

Local events, magazines and radio will all be used to advertise the government’s initiative, which is thought to begin later this year. They hope to appeal to the Samaritan in all Americans and are aiming to help out around 200,000 households initially. The furniture that is most in demand is white bedroom furniture such as children’s beds, wardrobes and bedside tables. Living room furniture is next on the wish list, with items such as couches, coffee tables and lighting being highest in demand.

There are a number of individuals and groups who have been quick to criticise the idea, saying that as industry is struggling most in the recession, people should be being urged to make new purchases to kick start it. The government has largely dismissed these comments and suggested that it will not halt spending as it will be helping those who would have gone without otherwise. Consumer spending expert, Kevin Hall, has suggested that “there will always be a demand for new furniture, but currently there are lots of items being wasted, which we cannot afford to be doing right now”.

The government has said that all furniture, regardless of condition will be accepted for consideration, including dining furniture, kitchen furniture, bedroom items, really anything that people don’t want.

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