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Discover How Shelter Movers Toronto Helps Abuse Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
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
Furniture Restoration Project Trains Youth
FURNITURE RESTORATION PROJECT TRAINS YOUTH Have you ever had furniture that you accidentally broke? Or has aged and deteriorated on you due to wear and tear? When this happens, what do you
Your Generosity Helped Rijo Create a Home…
YOUR generosity helped Rijo create a home “Thanks to the people who donate their furniture to Furniture Bank, when my wife and young son reach Canada this August, they’ll be
How Your Donations Help Syrian Refugees – Anoush’s Story
HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP SYRIAN REFUGEES Furniture Bank is dedicated to supporting newcomers and refugees, as they transition into their new Canadian lives. In 2015, Furniture Bank saw a 60%
What Donations Mean to Women & Children Fleeing Abuse
WHAT DONATIONS MEAN TO WOMEN & CHILDREN FLEEING ABUSE Having furniture wasn’t just a luxury, it was a necessity. I had to prove that I had a home that was suitable for
How Furniture Donations Help Women & Children Exiting Abuse
‘How furniture donations help women & children exiting abuse’ It’s extremely hard to imagine what it takes for a single mother to build up the courage to leave her abusive
How Furniture Donations Changed Renee’s Life
‘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
Who Receives My Furniture Donation to Furniture Bank Go?
At Furniture Bank we like using our blog as a forum to answer questions we get from the community about donating furniture. Two questions we’ve recently encountered are: Who are
Furniture Bank Workshop Program in Full Swing!
We’ve had a dream for a while. That dream was an onsite furniture repair workshop to fix slightly damaged furniture to divert even more items from the landfill and put
How Your Furniture Donations Helped Kaola Build a Safe & Secure Home
‘How donations changed Kaola’s life’ 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
How Your Furniture Donations Helped Toni Go From Homeless to Harvard
Toni was a former client of ours back in 2001. After experiencing homelessness as a teenager, she sought refuge at a YWCA shelter, a partner agency of Furniture Bank. After
How Your Furniture Donation Helps Families Make Their House a Home
‘You are a hero hiring Furniture Bank to move your furniture!’ ‘Meet Martin…’ Martin’s Story: Martin once had it all – a home in Toronto’s Beaches community, an acting career
