Continue a legacy of giving
Whether you are helping aging parents downsize or managing an estate, leaving a legacy gift to Furniture Bank honors your family’s values. It is a profound act of generosity that provides comfort to families in crisis, while relieving the logistical burden on your loved ones during a difficult time.
Create a life-changing legacy – make a difference today and for generations to come.
A meaningful gift that brings your family peace of mind.
Planning a legacy gift is a profound act of generosity, but it is also a highly practical way to support your loved ones. Whether your family is helping you downsize or managing your estate after you pass, a charitable bequest or furniture donation provides them with clear instructions. Our simple, respectful process relieves your family of the logistical stress of clearing out a home during a difficult time, while securing tax benefits that protect the value of your estate.
Two ways to make an impact:
Give Your Furniture a New Life
Continue your legacy of giving by helping other families with your cherished, unused items. By stipulating Furniture Bank as the beneficiary of your household goods, you ensure your items bypass the landfill and are delivered directly to families transitioning out of crisis.
Empower the Work
Many donors find they can make a much larger impact through their estate than they could during their lifetime. By naming Furniture Bank as a beneficiary for a financial bequest, life insurance policy, or RRSP, you provide the sustainable funding needed to power our trucks, employ marginalized workers, and keep our mission moving forward.
Know the difference your legacy will make.
Restoring Hope:
83% of caseworkers report that receiving furniture restores their clients’ hope in the future and creates lasting family stability.
Creating Jobs:
Your gift helps fund our social enterprise, providing 30-40 living-wage jobs annually to individuals facing barriers to employment.
Protecting the Earth:
You ensure that your belongings fuel a circular economy, helping us redirect over 1 million pounds of furniture away from landfills every year.
What happens next?
You will receive a confidential email confirming that we have safely recorded your intentions in our legacy registry according to your exact instructions.
If you selected that you would like to speak with our team, a member of our leadership team will reach out gently by phone or email to answer questions, discuss specific programs, or provide sample bequest language for your lawyer.
Whether you choose to remain entirely anonymous or inspire others through recognition in our annual Impact Report, your preference is permanently honored.
Important things to know
- Non-Binding Intent: Sharing your intention is not a legal contract. We understand that personal and family circumstances change, and your estate plans can be modified at any time.
- Strict Privacy: Your personal information and gift details are held in the strictest confidence and will never be shared or sold.
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Need Legal Language Now? If your lawyer is preparing your documents today, you only need our legal name and number:
Legal Name: Furniture Bank
Charitable Registration Number: 872531843RR0001
Reach out to us
Prefer to speak directly with our team before submitting?
Call: +1 (416) 934-1229
Looking to make an impact today?
Estate & Residential Cleanouts
Are you an executor or family member managing an estate or downsizing a parent right now? Schedule a priority pickup for household furniture.
Immediate Financial Gifts
Support families transitioning out of crisis today with a one-time or monthly financial donation.
