News & Updates
Making a Difference on Global News MELANIE MCMULLEN, JUNIOR WORKSHOP TRAINER “I restore anywhere from five to 10 pieces a day … I think that sometimes if the people saw the way it looks when...
Client Impact: Sandra’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Sandra’s story – in her own words: “My story is not that uncommon, but at the time I felt very isolated and alone. “As a young...
INSIDE FURNITURE BANK’S SECOND HOME 25 Connell Court has been Furniture Bank’s home since 2012. However, our journey starts years ago and passed through two other Toronto addresses before settling in south Etobicoke. In the spirit...
1 Year Anniversary of Keep on Truckin’ One year ago (almost to the day) the majority of out truck fleet was hit by vandalism and theft putting Furniture Bank at risk of not being...
Thank you for your support! If you would like to drop off furniture at our Etobicoke facility, please consider waiting till the New Year Furniture Bank has seen a huge spike in donations of furniture in...
If you’re interested in receiving furniture from Furniture Bank, or know someone who might need our assistance, then please read the following information. This post outlines how Furniture Bank serves its clients, the services we...
Furniture Bank began in 1998 with the belief that a sense of pride, comfort, and security – in short, a sense of home – are critical ingredients for people to transition out of lives of...
Final numbers are in and we’re proud to announce that Chair Affair raised $67,000. That’s an additional 268 family homes we can now furnish. This comes just in time to continue our efforts in supporting refugees...
So, you have a beautiful four-seater sofa, and it’s in gently-used condition. It seems perfect for a family in need, right? Unfortunately, we can’t accept it. Big furniture—like a 4-seater sofa—is often too big to...
With news that Ontario will pledge $8.5 million to help settle international refugees in the province, Furniture Bank stands ready to assist in the new migrants’ efforts to find dignity and stability in their new...
Once upon a time, a table came to the Furniture Bank workshop with severely damaged legs. The diagnosis was that a leg transplant would be needed to ensure a full recovery. Shortly after, another table...
For Immediate Release FURNITURE BANK BUILDS NEW WORKSHOP PROGRAM THANKS TO GRANT FROM ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION Toronto, ON (May 21, 2015) – On Thursday, Diane Sigouin Daniel with the Ontario Trillium Foundation congratulated...
