Volunteering
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...
Client services volunteer Lena shares how she discovered Furniture Bank – and why she continues giving back to the community. “Hi, my name is Lena and I have been volunteering at Furniture Bank for a...
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...
Client services volunteer Diane Anger shares how she came to Furniture Bank – and why she continues to share her time and talent. “Many years ago, I attended the grand opening of the Furniture Bank...
A retired educator, Anne Georgas has been volunteering in client services since November 2017. Below she shares why she joined the ‘family’, and what brings her back every week. In researching organizations to support through...
A recent immigrant from South Africa, Rashmika Wichlinski heard about Furniture Bank at a job fair. After learning that our Finance Team needed support, she saw an opportunity to share her background in finance and...
Volunteer Profile • Mamta Bahl A RE/MAX franchise owner, Mamta Bahl began volunteering at Furniture Bank six months ago. In the summer of 2018, Mamta and her team were scheduled to volunteer for a...
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What inspired you to volunteer your time? “A few years ago, my family and I moved homes and we were looking for a place to donate some furniture. After a quick search on the internet,...
