Fall 2015 Newsletter
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First Downs for Mattresses
Ohio State Buckeye fans have even more reasons to cheer on their team this year. Every time the Buckeyes earn a first down, Ashley Furniture HomeStore and The Better Sleep Shop will donate$200 to the First Downs for Mattresses fund benefitting the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio. The money will provide new mattresses to …
Big Hearts 2015
Presenting Sponsors Dress is cocktail or business casual. Thanks to all of our sponsors! GOLD PLUS SPONSORS L Brands GOLD SPONSORS The Georgetown Company Safelite AutoGlass SILVER SPONSORS Crossroads Church KPMG LLP Molina Health Care BRONZE PLUS SPONSORS American Electric Power Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. Huntington National Bank Vorys, Sater, Seymour & …
Summer 2015 Newsletter
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We built our 30,000th piece of furniture!
Volunteers recently built our 30,000th piece of furniture on June 16, 2015- a bed frame! Volunteers from the Woodworkers of Central Ohio and our Tuesday Bed Frame crew were on hand to assemble this milestone. In five years, we’ve built 13,568 tables, 11,150 dressers, 5,255 bed frames and 27 other items. More than 7000 volunteers …
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The Big Give is Here!
Donate to the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio now through Wednesday May 13th at 10am and have your donation amplified! You can also earn rewards for a free 7″ Donatos Pizza, a free Piada and a free bracelet from Homage! Give Big through the Big Give today!
Spring 2015 Newsletter
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Welcome Steve Votaw!
New President Steve Votaw has been on the job for just over a month. Steve started his new position on January 19th and hit the ground running.Steve has enjoyed meeting with staff and board members- and listening to their desire to take the Furniture Bank to the next level. He even went on a ride …
What’s the value of a house full of furniture?
Our staff and volunteers recently visited a number of thrift stores to measure the value of the items a family receives when they visit the Furniture Bank. How much do you think it would cost to purchase a house full gently used furniture? The results were surprising! It would cost over $900 to buy a house …
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Furniture Mover
Furniture Mover Would you like to work at a career that is fast paced and allows you to give back to your community, helping those in need every day? If so, the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio has Furniture Mover positions open. The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio has turned empty houses into homes for …