Alberta
Who should answer the phone when a donor calls?
Every furniture bank has someone answering when a stranger offers a sofa. Almost none of us have said who that person is or what they are accountable for. Here is ours, and a job description you can copy.
Why does Furniture Bank charge to pick up donations?
In brief: You are not paying for the furniture, which you are giving away for free. You are paying for the truck and the two
Who picks up furniture for free in Toronto?
In brief: Truly free pickup means the curb, not your living room. The City of Toronto collects oversized furniture free at the curb, but
Will charities take stained or damaged furniture?
In brief: Usually not. Most charities, including Furniture Bank, cannot accept furniture with rips, deep stains, water damage, broken frames, strong odours, or pests,
Where can I donate furniture in Toronto?
In brief: Several organisations accept furniture donations in the GTA, but they differ sharply. Furniture Bank takes most household furniture and sends it directly
What won’t movers move?
In brief: Movers refuse hazardous and flammable items, perishable food, plants, and pets, and they will not dispose of furniture you simply do not want.
