News & Updates
One snowy Tuesday in December of 2021, we received 10 boxes of housewares, among other great and sturdy furniture from our wonderful donors. These 10 boxes of pots and pans, utensils and silverware were collected...
It goes without saying that 2020/2021 took a huge toll on everyone’s mental health. And though some things have changed, it’s still pretty overwhelming. Considering that mental health is still not something that may be...
We recently had the pleasure of working once again with Lina Risi from Postcardhomes, J&D A Division of Royal Lepage R.E. Svss. Lina has been supporting Furniture Bank for almost a decade now, whether attending...
What is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? A day for all Canadians to recognize and commemerate the legacy of residential schools A day to grieve the lost children & honour survivors Why orange?...
Three mains pillars of Furniture Bank are: Ending furniture poverty (since 1998!). Read more on who we support HERE Supporting circular economy by diverting furniture from landfills Providing work experience, training & skills to youth,...
Afghanistan refugees are starting to arrive in Canada, and we are ready to help them rebuild their lives. We are Furniture Bank, located in Toronto and a member of the Furniture Bank Network across Canada....
The new COVID world shifted how we operate and help families get the furniture they need, but it also changed how we share our struggles and wins. In an ideal situation, a group of us...
How to prepare for your furniture removal? You’ve got furniture you no longer need because you’re… Moving? Clearing up space? Downsizing? Transitioning to long-term care? No matter what your circumstance, Furniture Bank has you covered....
This year, we are celebrating our kind and hard-working volunteers by actually SHOWING you what they do and how impactful their work is. Every piece of furniture that is transported to an individual or family...
Congratulations! You have successfully de-cluttered your home, re-organized, and have made the decision to give away a few pieces of your gently used furniture! You want to get rid of your items pretty quickly but...
We have been getting a lot of calls recently (thank you!), and a question a lot of you are asking is: Are we still operating? YES, we are! First and foremost, we will ask you...
As the expression goes, whatever can go wrong will go wrong… this year fully embodies that. With this said, we believe that there is a silver lining to be found in any situation, and the...
