Volunteering

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In a world that is often marked by fast-paced business environments and bottom-line priorities, it is refreshing to see companies prioritize corporate social responsibility. IKEA Canada is once again taking the lead in giving back...

The Impact of Donating Home Goods On June 15th, the Home Depot team, led by Denise Ferreira, rolled up their sleeves for a day of compassion and collaboration. Unable to attend the Furniture Bank in...

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...

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 security associated with having a...

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 showroom floor and helping them...

In this guest blog post, Jeannie, Director of Marketing at Distinctive Appliances, reflects on her Furniture Bank volunteer experience with her SOFA team.  In Jeannie’s Words: Volunteering has been an important part of my life for as...

In celebration of National Volunteer Week (#NVW2015) we are highlighting the efforts and stories of our AWESOME Furniture Bank Volunteers. In this post, we sat down with Christine – a Client Services volunteer, to find...

When Furniture Bank was down, our supporters rallied round and offered us their in-kind and financial donations to help us back on our feet. So we asked them round this morning to thank them in...

Medical authorities around the world agree that walking is a great way to improve your health. It increases fitness, energy and helps lower the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease and type 2...

This guest blog post was authored by, Erin Lazer, Furniture Bank Volunteer and Owner of SpaceStyle Home Staging, Organizing & Design. In Erin’s Own Words I first came across the Furniture Bank while planning an event...