Client Stories

Client Impact: Jessica’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Though access to housing is a key component to individuals and families emerging from crisis, empty housing is not a home. After receiving keys to priority...

Renee’s Story Furniture Bank Impact Story 20 year old Renee* arrived at Furniture Bank with a big smile on her face and a ukulele case strapped to her back. She was smiling because she knew...

Client Impact: Rijo’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story A dark empty room brightened with each piece of furniture placed. “How is it possible to be sad in this country?” asks Rijo. Heavy, solid wood...

How your donations help Syrian refugees Furniture Bank has always supported newcomers and refugees in their journey of settling into life in Canada. In 2015, we saw a 60% surge in the number of refugees...

‘How furniture donations changed Renee’s life’ Renee was a Furniture Bank client in 2014. Here’s her story: 20 year old Renee arrived at Furniture Bank with a big smile on her face and a ukulele...

Client Impact: Kaola’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Kaola lost her home in 2010 following a slow spiral into depression, extreme anxiety, and ongoing symptoms of PTSD. The loss of significant figures in her...

Client Impact: Toni’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story After experiencing homelessness as a teenager, Toni sought refuge at a YWCA shelter, a partner agency of Furniture Bank. After transitioning out of the shelter and...

Client Impact: Shaniece’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story A volunteer story: In Shaniece’s own words: “I came to Furniture Bank because I was interested in helping clients in furnishing their new homes. I am...

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...

Client Impact: Francisca’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Francisca* arrived in Canada from her native country Guatemala as a refugee, fleeing domestic violence from a previous marriage. Francisca was ready to begin rebuilding confidence,...