The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide furniture to central Ohio families and individuals struggling with poverty and other severe life challenges. Our team of staff and volunteers make a difference every day to families through scheduling donations, picking up donations, making deliveries, building furniture or raising important …
We are very proud and excited to welcome Christine Mills to the Furniture Bank Family! Christine is taking over all things fundraising as our new development director. Working with the American Cancer Society for nearly 19 years as both a development director and an executive director, Christine brings with her vast leadership experience and an amazing …
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The holidays were fun-filled for THOUSANDS of kids in need who received 3,000 handmade wooden toys courtesy of the Woodworkers of Central Ohio! Each toy received was handcrafted by WOCO members, many of whom are regular Furniture Bank volunteers. We were so grateful to once again be chosen to receive these unique toys for our …
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A local family received the BEST gift of all this holiday season thanks to Starfish Assignment! Last month, Starfish Assignment sponsored a furniture delivery to a struggling single mother and her children right here in Columbus. With the help of Columbus Police Officer Ed Chung, the Furniture Bank unloaded and set up a houseful of furniture for …
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We asked, and Morris truly answered! During the holiday season, we were virtually out of mattresses for our struggling families. Thankfully, Morris Home stepped up for their community and made a generous donation of 114 twin mattresses! Now, 114 more local children will soon have a refuge perfect for a long night’s sleep and endless bedtime …
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