Reuse Network
Are you a business owner in Toronto with some old office furniture that you’re not sure what to do with? Looking for a way to make use of those unneeded desks, chairs and tables without...
Do you have furniture taking up space in your home that could be put to better use? Are you looking for an easy way to donate it rather than simply throwing it away? You’re in...
As I embark upon my 10th year with Furniture Bank and commemorate our 25 years of commitment to the community, I’m thrilled to look back on our successes and inspired about what we will be...
Mattresses are a highly sought-after item for community members accessing a furniture bank. It’s probably the most important and requested item. In too many cases, the supply of mattresses does not match the demand. Through...
Charities often lack the financial resources to invest in technology. So, when Matthew House Ottawa: Furniture Bank saw a chance to leverage a Salesforce customization dedicated to furniture bank operations, it jumped at the opportunity....
The unique aspect of Matthew House Ottawa: Furniture Bank is that many of the people they help are part of its refugee program – where individuals and families are offered a place to stay until...
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...
We have been working with different charities about adopting our platform to support their own operations. Known as the FB Support Service model it has a range of features and benefits which we will expand...
The Halloween season is over and November is upon us in full force in all it’s windy and snowy glory. It’s the time of the year where we prepare for the holiday season. We rearrange,...
A Gathering of Furniture Banks A little background, Bill Lemke and I have spoken at length about creating a sustainable community to support furniture banks around North America. So in January, he kick-started a regional...
Introducing Redwood Furniture Bank Furniture Bank is excited to share the news that it is supporting the creation of a new furniture bank in Barrie – The Redwood Furniture Bank. Operated by Redwood Park Communities,...
A Warm Welcome On a recent vacation, our Executive Director took the opportunity to visit our sister Furniture Bank in Ottawa (FBO). Dan met with FBO Executive Director Allan Ressor-McDowell and Program Director David...
