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Iris and Peter … Dedicated Volunteers at Furniture Bank In their Words … It all began early last year in 2013 when we read about Furniture Bank in the Etobicoke Guardian. We were very moved...
Go Project July 31 and August 1st Rana Eissa (16): “I appreciate the gift that this organisation is giving the community and I’m thankful that they allowed us to experience it with them.”Rachel Mack (17):...
It started with a few tears and ended with many smiles… Our friends from RBC came in for another day of volunteering this week. This group of “regulars” volunteer with us every 6 weeks, helping...
We are often asked by people who haven’t heard about Furniture Bank: what is a Furniture Bank? why do Furniture Banks matter? how does a Furniture Bank really impact people? what real difference does furniture make in a...
Furniture Bank’s skills training and employment program (Leg Up) seeks to give at-risk youth and newcomers to Canada the working skills and experience to empower them to positively change their lives. Through the Leg Up...
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention… As it was a necessity that has brought me to where I am today. This is my journey… I have over 20 years working and volunteer in the...
Many hands make light work… Friday before the Canada Day long weekend our friends from Mackenzie Investments were back to spend the morning volunteering at Furniture Bank. It was awesome to see both old and...
What started as a day of volunteering quickly turned into a newly painted workshop! Once a month a group of members from the Greater Toronto Apartment Association (GTAA) volunteer at Furniture Bank as showroom guides assisting...
Andrew Chung may be a digital marketing whiz by profession but he’s also no stranger to the non-profit sector. Andrew has generously donated thousands of hours to helping various non-profit causes in and around the...
Volunteers are our true champions! When clients arrive at Furniture Bank, our Volunteers are there to greet them. When clients are choosing their furniture, Volunteers are there to help with their decisions. And when Volunteers...
Homes First & Furniture Bank – Changing Lives Furniture Bank Impact Story Here at Furniture Bank we’re in a unique position. Not only do we provide a service for furniture recipients and donors, we also...
Sister Anne Schenck would be the first to admit that there was no firm business plan when she first introduced Furniture Bank to Torontonians new and old back in 1996. Inspired by her past experiences...
