Furniture Bank - Furniture Bank Furnishing Beginnings, Spreading Hope

Double or triple the impact of your gift with the help of your employer

Hundreds of companies will match contributions made by their employees. Some will even match gifts contributed by spouses or retired employees.



When you donate in kind furniture or funds we do provide you with a charitable tax receipt for the value of your donation. Contact your Human Resources department to obtain a matching gift form and complete your portion. Then, include the form when you send in your donation and we will take care of the rest. OR once you have received your charitable tax receipt, take this to your Human Resources Department. They will forward to us their matched gift. That’s all it takes to double the good you do!

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Donors are recognized at the following levels and the benefits of giving are listed:

Donate Money You can make a significant impact on the lives of people struggling within your community. Your donation to Furniture Bank will help disadvantaged families which includes abused women and children, refugees and the homeless. Please provide us with your financial support. Donations of $25.00 or more are eligible for a tax receipt. You can choose to support Furniture Bank in a number of ways On-line secure payments By credit card Please call us at 416-934-1229 By Cheque Please make cheque payable to: Furniture Bank, 11 Peel Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 1M3 Through CanadaHelps.org Donate directly online using our secure online donation site hosted by CanadaHelps.org.   Major Gifts Foundations, Corporations, & Private Individuals Our main supporters include the City of Toronto, foundations, corporations, and private individuals. These relationships take on many different forms of financial support including program funding, building and capital funding, equipment funds and operational funding. If it were not for the support of these major donors, the work that we do would not be possible. Thanks to the generosity of many through the collection and distribution of· furniture and household goods, Furniture Bank has grown to impact the community in many important ways over the past 13 years. Helping Families Helping families in need to establish a furnished home by escaping homelessness, abuse, or unsuitable living conditions has always been the mission of Furniture Bank. Job-Skills Development In additional to assisting in their housing, we have for a number of years provided on the job training along with a limited number of paid skills development programs (under the auspices of the Furniture Link Program) providing opportunities for skills development and the potential to obtain employment in logistics, furniture repair/woodworking, call centre operations and warehousing. Environmentally Friendly By reducing, reusing, and recycling, Furniture Bank diverts thousands of tonnes of waste from local landfills and saves the community the cost of disposal. Donors are recognized at the following levels:   Other Financial Ways Become a fundraiser No matter how large or small, your fundraiser can make an incredible difference for the less fortunate families in the GTA. Host an event or donate proceeds from selling a product. It can be anything! Check out previous fundraisers for inspiration. Brainstorm ideas like a potluck dinner, movie night, auction or tournament — whatever you can think of. It's fun and easy to do, and shows your friends and customers that you care about making a difference. Get started! Submit your fundraiser idea. We will get back to you within five business days. Monthly Giving (Become a monthly donor) Be a part of our giving circle and join our monthly giving club by helping us to re-establish people in homes all year long. To become a monthly donor through your credit card, please call us at 416-934-1229 or e-mail resourcedevelopment@furniturebank.org. Planned Giving A planned gift allows you to make a significant impact at Furniture Bank while receiving tax benefits that, in some instances, can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of each gift significantly. These can include gifts of bequests, retirement funds, stocks and securities, gifts-in-kind, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of residual interest, and life insurance. We are dedicated to finding the most efficient, personally advantageous method for each donor. If you are considering a planned gift, we recommend you do so in consultation with your financial planner and/or legal counsel. Please call Melody at 416-934-1229 x 709 or email resourcedevelopment@furniturebank.org. Tribute Giving Make a tribute gift and honour someone's birthday, death, wedding, anniversary, holiday or any other occasion. When making an in honour or in memory gift, please provide the name and address of the person being honoured, or the name of the deceased and the name and address of the person you would like to be notified of your generosity. Personalized messages for the card are optional. Please call 416-934-1229 or email resourcedevelopment@furniturebank.org. Corporate Giving Demonstrate community involvement and good corporate citizenship by supporting those struggling as they try to build new lives and homes. By becoming a corporate donor, companies in the GTA can make a significant impact upon the lives of those in need. Supporting Furniture Bank creates an opportunity to involve your employees in a worthy cause. A monetary donation enables Furniture Bank to supply furniture to those in need. Help us help others. Financial contributions are of significant importance. Your donation also allows us to continue to restore dignity to those less fortunate by reestablishing a home. It can also support capital projects such as the purchase of· trucks to pickup and deliver furniture, or equipment and systems to manage our operation. For larger donations and program or event sponsorship, opportunities may include naming rights at our facilities and logo recognition. Furniture Bank makes every effort to create a beneficial relationship with our corporate donors. Your company can get involved in several different ways: 1. A financial donation can be made to Furniture Bank 2. Participation in one of our Special Events such as the Chair Affair 3. Volunteer in our warehouse, office, household goods areas 4. Run furniture and/or household goods drive For more details: Melody Jackson Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts & Annual Donations 416-934-1229 ext. 709 mjackson@furniturebank.org Volunteer Coordinator 416-934-1229 ext. 708 Volunteer@furniturebank.org All financial gifts over $25 receive a tax receipt. On Behalf of Furniture Bank, its board members and staff, we thank you for your support. Please review our pledge to donors.   Employee Matching Gifts Double or triple the impact of your gift with the help of your employer Hundreds of companies will match contributions made by their employees. Some will even match gifts contributed by spouses or retired employees. When you donate in kind furniture or funds we do provide you with a charitable tax receipt for the value of your donation. Contact your Human Resources department to obtain a matching gift form and complete your portion. Then, include the form when you send in your donation and we will take care of the rest. OR once you have received your charitable tax receipt, take this to your Human Resources Department. They will forward to us their matched gift. That’s all it takes to double the good you do! Is your company a matching gift company? Donors are recognized at the following levels and the benefits of giving are listed: