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Marion’s Volunteer Story
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
Sue’s Tales From the Bank
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
Furniture Bank Donor Profile: Richard Roberts
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
How Your Furniture Donation Helps Tackle Homelessness
Since it’s inception, Furniture Bank has been tackling issues surrounding poverty and homelessness by ensuring those who transition out of homelessness are given the best possible chance to succeed in
What a Client Had to Say About Her Shopping Experience
Marlene’s Shopping Experience Marlene, one of our lovely clients shares just how appreciative she is for the furniture and the volunteer support she received onsite last week. Marlene left Furniture
Shaniece’s Story: From Client to Placement Student
I came to Furniture Bank because I was interested in helping clients in furnishing their new homes. I am student from Seneca College in the Social Service Work Program. I
Just Another Day at the Furniture Bank, Right?
We are often asked by people who haven’t heard about Furniture Bank: what is a Furniture Bank? why do Furniture Banks matter? how does a Furniture Bank really impact people? what real
Sherwin Williams Sales Reps Paint Furniture Bank’s Workshop!
What started as a day of volunteering quickly turned into a newly painted workshop! Once a month a group of members from the Greater Toronto Apartment Association (GTAA) volunteer at Furniture
Homes First & Furniture Bank – Changing Lives
Here at Furniture Bank we’re in a unique position. Not only do we provide a service for furniture recipients and donors, we also get to work with 70+ shelters and
10 Steps to a New Home: Journey of a Donated Sofa
So what exactly happens to your old sofa after you donate it to Furniture Bank? Let’s just say it goes on the most action packed 48 hour ride of its
Furniture Bank Workshop Underway!
Just wanted to thank all our staff and volunteers who worked to clear a BIG part of our warehouse to allow construction of the workshop to start. We will likely
Furniture Bank Gives Women in Need a Fresh Start
Originally Published Thursday, March 8, 2012 4:29PM EST Sandie Benitah, cp24.com At first glance, the items strewn across the warehouse floor of Furniture Bank might seem like simple pieces of furnishings
