Inside Furniture Bank
We get asked a lot of questions about starting a furniture bank. Ending furniture poverty benefits those suffering from chronic homelessness and other poverty issues. And the need is there. In Canada, almost 13% of...
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals offers a well-defined global framework for addressing the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. By aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals, Furniture Bank is able to adopt a...
Furniture Bank offers Canada’s most socially responsible furniture removal service. We match donated furniture and homewares to individuals and families seeking to create a new home while transitioning out of homelessness and other forms of...
In a world that is often marked by fast-paced business environments and bottom-line priorities, it is refreshing to see companies prioritize corporate social responsibility. IKEA Canada is once again taking the lead in giving back...
Hello, Toronto! It’s Dan Kershaw here, your friend and Executive Director at Furniture Bank. I’m thrilled to share some heartwarming news that’s set to bring more smiles, comfort, and furniture to more homes in our...
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...
In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in the number of refugees seeking asylum due to war, political threats, and unfavourable living conditions in their home countries. In 2022, more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees...
Every day, our dedicated Furniture Bank impact teams are hard at work completing pickups and deliveries. In 2022 alone, Furniture Bank successfully delivered an impressive 51,156 furniture items across the GTA. Each donated item holds...
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...
Exploring AI in the charitable sector With the huge range of new generative AI tools available to charities like Furniture Bank, we wanted to explore and test their capabilities before training to identify if they...
What goes into 5 Stars? At Furniture Bank, we have reached an important milestone – our 500th 5-star review. This achievement is a reflection of the unwavering commitment of our team, the efficiency of our...
