Case Studies
What is excess inventory? Excess inventory refers to a surplus of goods or products that surpasses the current demand or anticipated sales, leading to an imbalance in supply and demand. Navigating the challenges of surplus...
As the Executive Director of Furniture Bank, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a simple yet profound act—giving furniture to those in need. And this act is not just about furniture, it’s about offering...
Case study of Canadian Student Living Canadian Student Living is dedicated to offering affordable and high-quality housing options for students across Canada. Their mission is to create a supportive and inclusive community that promotes academic,...
Our living spaces grow with us over time—filled with memories, moments…and lots of stuff. Furniture Bank offers a convenient pick-up service for donors who need assistance with furniture removal. In 2022, we successfully redistributed a...
Categories: Impact – Environmental Furniture Bank July 12, 2023 Reuse in Canada Landscape Scan: When we think of reducing waste, we often think about recycling, composting, and reducing single-use items. However, another effective method that...
Creating Circular Economy The relationship between IKEA and Furniture Bank started with a meeting between Melissa Barbosa (IKEA) and charity partner Annalee Sawiak (Furniture Link) back in 2019. By 2020 Furniture Bank in Toronto had...
Table of Contents We recognize the nature of a traditional furniture bank service model, of collecting and redistributing home goods, means the connection point for many people throughout our community has become risky. In the...
The Star cover stories from former Furniture Bank clients. Read the article below or access The Star’s original post by clicking this link. Furniture Bank makes houses into homes for families in need By TAMAR...
Client Impact: Sandra’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Sandra’s story – in her own words: “My story is not that uncommon, but at the time I felt very isolated and alone. “As a young...
The recently published report for the Toronto Enterprise Fund makes it clear: Furniture Bank and our peers in the Toronto social enterprise community have a direct and significant impact on poverty and homelessness reduction. The...
