Impact Stories
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...
When we first learned about The Shelter Movers of Toronto, we were amazed by what they do. Something as simple as helping survivors of abuse safely move out of a home and store their items while in...
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...
Client Impact Story: Stephanie It’s extremely hard to imagine what it takes for a single mother to build up the courage to leave her abusive partner. One of our clients who had the courage to...
‘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...
‘You are a hero hiring Furniture Bank to move your furniture!’ Martin’s Story: Martin once had it all – a home in Toronto’s Beaches community, an acting career and two loving children. However, through a...
Since Furniture Bank opened its doors in 1998, your furniture donations to Furniture Bank have helped over 25,000 women and children in the Greater Toronto Area achieve the dignity and security associated with having a...
Sue is a longstanding volunteer with us at Furniture Bank. During her 2 years as a client services volunteer, she’s worked with over 200 clients – taking them around our showroom floor and helping them...
Richard has been a Furniture Bank donor for over 5 years. He has generously donated his money, gently used furniture and even spent some time with us as a Showroom Guide volunteer. Here’s Richard’s unique donor story of how...
