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Client services volunteer Diane Anger shares how she came to Furniture Bank – and why she continues to share her time and talent. “Many years ago, I attended the grand opening of the Furniture Bank...
A question we are asked almost daily is around the furnishing items – what we accept for donation and what we don’t – and why not. Our mission is to help marginalized and displaced individuals...
A question we are often asked is whether Furniture Bank refinishes or reupholsters furniture. The short answer is, “Yes, but not for the public.” (Yet) Furniture Bank redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares generously given to...
Client Impact: Sharyn’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Millions of Canadians live with mental illness. For those with few supports, the effects can be devastating. After experiencing a brief psychotic episode five years ago,...
Sophia’s Story Furniture Bank Impact Story A an Indigenous, single mom with eight boys, Sophia faced many barriers to get to where she is today. Here’s a glimpse of some of the obstacles she’s overcome...
A Warm Welcome On a recent vacation, our Executive Director took the opportunity to visit our sister Furniture Bank in Ottawa (FBO). Dan met with FBO Executive Director Allan Ressor-McDowell and Program Director David Botha. Located...
When you give your gently-used furniture to Furniture Bank, you are the start of a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Watch this video to see what it means to a family to receive ‘new’...
Client Impact: Martin’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORhbwnf-iY0 Martin once had it all – a home in Toronto’s Beaches community, an acting career and two loving children. However, through a combination of personal...
Client Impact: Sarah’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Sarah* was working for the government in her country of origin, but political unrest and the nature of her job made her the target of death...
Furniture Bank Toronto (FB) is always seeking creative and cost-effective ways to help more client families access the furniture they need to create secure home environments. We have worked with a number of corporate partners...
