2021
One snowy Tuesday in December of 2021, we received 10 boxes of housewares, among other great and sturdy furniture from our wonderful donors. These 10 boxes of pots and pans, utensils and silverware were collected...
Charities often lack the financial resources to invest in technology. So, when Matthew House Ottawa: Furniture Bank saw a chance to leverage a Salesforce customization dedicated to furniture bank operations, it jumped at the opportunity....
It goes without saying that 2020/2021 took a huge toll on everyone’s mental health. And though some things have changed, it’s still pretty overwhelming. Considering that mental health is still not something that may be...
We recently had the pleasure of working once again with Lina Risi from Postcardhomes, J&D A Division of Royal Lepage R.E. Svss. Lina has been supporting Furniture Bank for almost a decade now, whether attending...
We’d like to start off by saying how very grateful we are for our outstanding customers! At the end of the day, our customers are the ones who make it happen. They see a need...
What is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pclwpj1m8M A day for all Canadians to recognize and commemerate the legacy of residential schools A day to grieve the lost children & honour survivors Why...
Three mains pillars of Furniture Bank are: Ending furniture poverty (since 1998!). Read more on who we support HERE Supporting circular economy by diverting furniture from landfills Providing work experience, training & skills to youth,...
Afghanistan refugees are starting to arrive in Canada, and we are ready to help them rebuild their lives. We are Furniture Bank, located in Toronto and a member of the Furniture Bank Network across Canada....
The unique aspect of Matthew House Ottawa: Furniture Bank is that many of the people they help are part of its refugee program – where individuals and families are offered a place to stay until...
The new COVID world shifted how we operate and help families get the furniture they need, but it also changed how we share our struggles and wins. In an ideal situation, a group of us...
Client Impact: Drayer’ Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story In Drayer’s own words: I was in a tent because…because my life crashed. I’m a construction worker. I was an electrician for years, and the negativity...
Full disclosure: As we write this, we are hopeful the lockdown will come to an end some time soon, so that the options for donating gently used clothing increase! Nevertheless, some of you call us...
