Retailers for Good: How excess inventory can transform lives
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...
View ArticleBuying new furniture? Here are the things to consider
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...
View ArticleHow to make sustainable choices when you’re moving
Moving can be a daunting venture—it comes with an overload of stress and countless decisions to make along the way. But one thing you may not have considered is how your moving-related choices might...
View ArticleRedwood Park Communities success: How we partnered to create a Furniture Bank...
March 2018, the Executive Director of Redwood Park Communities (Redwood), Timothy Kent, was introduced to Dan Kershaw, Executive Director of Furniture Bank. Dan Kershaw Meets Timothy Kent Redwood is...
View ArticleOur workshop closure and the circular economy: Looking through a...
Furniture Bank provides furniture removal services and corporate volunteer opportunities as part of its social enterprise initiatives. These efforts help fund our mission to transform empty houses into...
View ArticleShaping a sustainable future: Furniture Bank’s impact on the circular economy
Creating a more sustainable future is no easy task, but when we come together to support those in need while also protecting the environment, positive change can happen. Furniture Bank has recognized...
View ArticleSuccessful outposts of circularity—Furniture Bank and IKEA Canada’s...
IKEA’s Landmark Commitment in 2024 IKEA Canada has announced a landmark $300,000 investment to expand its partnership with Furniture Bank nationwide. This latest commitment reinforces their...
View ArticleFree options for donating your furniture and home goods in Toronto 2024
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...
View ArticleWhat are Toronto’s Best Corporate Volunteering Experiences?
Finding the right volunteering oportunity In today’s fast-paced corporate world, finding meaningful ways to give back can be both challenging and rewarding. Corporate volunteering offers businesses a...
View ArticleIKEA Canada and Furniture Bank Join Forces to Alleviate Furniture Poverty in...
BURLINGTON, ON, June 18, 2024 /CNW/ – IKEA Canada is collaborating with Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based social enterprise, to address furniture poverty and reduce waste within the Greater Toronto Area...
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