Impact Stories
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- December 6, 2019
Imagine being unexpectedly uprooted from the life you’ve planned for you and your family. Imagine having to flee your home to escape danger or persecution. It’s the story shared by so many Furniture Bank clients...
- July 17, 2019
Client Impact: Sharyn’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Millions of Canadians live with mental illness. For those with few supports, the effects can be devastating. After experiencing a brief psychotic episode five years ago,...
- July 17, 2019
Sophia’s Story Furniture Bank Impact Story A an Indigenous, single mom with eight boys, Sophia faced many barriers to get to where she is today. Here’s a glimpse of some of the obstacles she’s overcome...
- July 15, 2019
When you give your gently-used furniture to Furniture Bank, you are the start of a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Watch this video to see what it means to a family to receive ‘new’...
- July 11, 2019
Client Impact: Martin’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORhbwnf-iY0 Martin once had it all – a home in Toronto’s Beaches community, an acting career and two loving children. However, through a combination of personal...
- July 11, 2019
Client Impact: Sarah’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Sarah* was working for the government in her country of origin, but political unrest and the nature of her job made her the target of death...
- February 19, 2018
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...
- February 19, 2018
CBC News posted an article about Furniture Bank, how it operates, what is needed and how you can help. Read the article below or access CBC’s original post by clicking this link. A Toronto furniture...
- February 7, 2018
CP24 hosts Sister Anne Schenck, Founder, and Dan Kershaw, Executive Director, speak about the humble beginnings of Furniture Bank as it turns 20 years old. You too can help fellow Canadian families by donating...
- February 7, 2018
A future with Toronto’s Furniture Bank Read the original article on the Toronto Sun’s website here. Toronto’s famous Furniture Bank celebrates 20 years of giving people a sense of home. Founded in 1998, Furniture Bank provides...
