Introduction Welcome to our survey on essential furniture! While having a roof over one’s head is crucial, we believe that true comfort and stability come from having essential furnishings in a home. Your input is invaluable in helping us establish the baseline of what constitutes ‘essential furnishings ..read more

Are you moving, downsizing, or just looking to refresh your home decor? If you have gently used furniture that you no longer need, donating it is a great way to give back to your community and help those in need. In this article, we’ll explore the various free options for donating your furniture in Toronto ..read more

At the core of this question lies the fundamental principle that guides us: We are a social enterprise dedicated to maximizing our impact through smart business practices. Imagine, for a moment, the alternative. Without the modest pickup fee that we charge, our operational capacity would be significantly diminished. Relying solely on the funds procured from ..read more

Our current economy is heavily reliant on the extraction of raw materials followed by production, usage, and ultimately disposal. This results in a significant amount of waste and unsustainable depletion of natural resources. But what if we could change that? What if we could create an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design? What ..read more

We get asked a lot of questions about starting a furniture bank. Ending furniture poverty benefits those suffering from chronic homelessness and other poverty issues. And the need is there. In Canada, almost 13% of Canadians experience core housing needs. In the US, 13.4% of people live below the national poverty line – and in ..read more

The time has come! So you really need that new dining table. And chairs. Six chairs this time, because your family is growing. Or maybe it’s the opposite – you’re looking to downsize and need a small sofa for your new home. Or maybe, just like myself, you’re looking for a decent desk that will ..read more

A win-win solution for retailers and communities The Housing First approach has proven effective in addressing chronic homelessness, but providing empty housing units is only the first step. To truly empower individuals and families to rebuild their lives, we need to embrace the concept of “Homing” – furnishing homes with essential items for a stable ..read more

In our continuous effort to not only transform homes but also lives and the environment, Furniture Bank embarked on a rigorous Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis for 2023. This analysis, adhering to the Social Value International standard, using best practices found with Canada’s Common Approach to Impact Measurement, shines a light on the profound impact of ..read more

In our continuous effort to not only transform homes but also lives and the environment, Furniture Bank embarked on a rigorous Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis for 2023. This analysis, adhering to the Social Value International standard, using best practices found with Canada’s Common Approach to Impact Measurement, shines a light on the profound ..read more

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals offers a well-defined global framework for addressing the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. By aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals, Furniture Bank is able to adopt a holistic approach that effectively tackles multiple interconnected issues related to sustainability, amplifying our impact on the world. This alignment not ..read more