Recent Posts
- March 19, 2020
Big thank you to IKEA Canada! Just before closing their Etobicoke store, we worked together to bring 21 customer returned mattresses to Furniture Bank for immediate reuse. These mattresses went to families so children do not...
- February 19, 2018
The Star cover stories from former Furniture Bank clients. Read the article below or access The Star’s original post by clicking this link. Furniture Bank makes houses into homes for families in need By TAMAR...
- November 13, 2015
Furniture Bank began in 1998 with the belief that a sense of pride, comfort, and security – in short, a sense of home – are critical ingredients for people to transition out of lives of...
- December 11, 2014
In this guest blog post, Karen Saunders (on the left), RBC Employee and longstanding corporate volunteer, reflects on how volunteer days at Furniture Bank has brought her colleagues closer together, gave her life perspective and...
- June 15, 2014
Sister Anne Schenck would be the first to admit that there was no firm business plan when she first introduced Furniture Bank to Torontonians new and old back in 1996. Inspired by her past experiences...
- May 14, 2014
So what exactly happens to your old sofa after you donate it to Furniture Bank? Let’s just say it goes on the most action packed 48 hour ride of its life. In this post, we’ve...
- November 25, 2023
Hello, Toronto! It’s Dan Kershaw here, your friend and Executive Director at Furniture Bank. I’m thrilled to share some heartwarming news that’s set to bring more smiles, comfort, and furniture to more homes in our...
- November 15, 2023
- November 3, 2023
In response to the growing challenge of furniture poverty impacting vulnerable communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across Canada, Furniture Bank has taken strategic steps to reinforce its leadership and expand its influence....
- October 12, 2023
Our living spaces grow with us over time—filled with memories, moments…and lots of stuff. Furniture Bank offers a convenient pick-up service for donors who need assistance with furniture removal. In 2022, we successfully redistributed a...
- October 4, 2023
Are you downsizing or clearing out a few pieces, maybe needing to get rid of furniture that doesn’t work for your space or no longer brings joy to your home? Why not donate them? While it...
- September 29, 2023
As life goes on, we sometimes find ourselves with surplus furniture that no longer serves our needs or matches our style. Whether it’s due to downsizing, redecorating, or simply decluttering, we often find ourselves at...
- September 29, 2023
Furnishing an apartment on a budget can be hard—with a one bedroom apartment costing upwards of $8,000 to furnish—but there are ways to do it. All it takes is a little guidance, creativity and research....
- September 29, 2023
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...
- September 22, 2023
In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in the number of refugees seeking asylum due to war, political threats, and unfavourable living conditions in their home countries. In 2022, more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees...
- September 20, 2023
Are you looking to downsize your living space or declutter your home? Maybe you’re moving and don’t want to move bulky furniture. If so, consider donating them! Donating furniture can be a great way to...
