Furniture Bank

Hey everyone! Excited to share that I have a speaking slot at the upcoming National Zero Waste Conference! Join me and our network of change makers for an inspiring event! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for October 2nd! I’ll be joining a dynamic panel to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges we face today—keeping furniture out of landfills. 🛋️ Did you know? Discarded furniture makes up a massive portion of landfill waste. 💡 What to Expect: Our session will dive into: How NPOs, businesses, and tech are collaborating to solve this issue. How AI is revolutionizing furniture diversion and creating sustainable solutions. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in sustainability, including Stacie Johnson, Sustainability Manager at Goodwill of the Heartland, and Josh Mastromatto, Founder & CEO of Rego. To register and see the full lineup of speakers, head to the National Zero Waste Conference website. https://zwconference.org/ Let’s work together to create cleaner, greener communities! See you there! Zero Waste USA #NationalZeroWasteConference #ZeroWasteUSA #Sustainability #GreenPlanet #SustainabilityLeaders #Environmentalism #DoGood #InnovativeBusinesses #GreenBusinesses #SustainabilityInitiatives #VoicesForChange #ChangeMakers #GoodWill #Rego #AIForGood #EndFurniturePoverty #ReduceWaste #FurnitureWaste #OurGreenFuture #CircularEconomy #SustainableSolutions #Business #Technology #Innovation

At IKEA, we believe everyone deserves to live with dignity in the comfort of their own home. Yet there are hundreds of thousands of individuals and families in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) alone that are ‘housed’ but not ‘homed’, living without basic home furnishings such as beds, sofas, and tables. This is defined as furniture poverty; a situation that can lead to physical, emotional, and financial consequences for those who experience it. We’re leading an impactful collaboration with Furniture Bank in the GTA to address furniture poverty and promote sustainable practices within our community. What began as a pilot program in 2019 to repurpose returned IKEA mattresses has now flourished into a three-year agreement with Furniture Bank to service all GTA IKEA locations, aiming to significantly alleviate furniture poverty throughout the area. Since 2019, we’ve donated over 23,400 mattresses to approximately 11,440 families in need. The reuse of these mattresses has prevented the emission of greenhouse gases equivalent to 1,716 metric tons of CO2. We plan to continue strengthening the capabilities of our partnership with Furniture Bank to improve circularity efforts and meet social needs in an ethical, motivated, responsible, and community-oriented manner.    You can help bring an end to furniture poverty with IKEA Canada and Furniture Bank: - From June 17 to July 15, IKEA stores in the GTA (Etobicoke, North York, Vaughan, Toronto Downtown and Scarborough Town Centre) will set-up displays demonstrating the realities that people living in furniture poverty face. - In-store, near the check-outs, IKEA customers can purchase designated items for donation which have been identified by Furniture Bank as most needed by its clients. All donations will be delivered direct to Furniture Bank to help those who need it most in our community. - Anyone can donate furniture and home furnishing accessories direct to Furniture Bank. Items can be dropped off for free at designated locations or paid pick-up services can be arranged. - Furniture Bank also accepts monetary gifts to help support its Sleep Well Program which aims to provide every child who walks through its doors with the comfort and security of a cozy bed. Join our mission to end furniture poverty. Visit IKEA.ca/FurnitureBank to learn more. #IKEA #IKEACanada #FurnitureBank #EmptyHousingIsntaHome #FurniturePoverty

Have you heard about Furniture Bank?! Furniture Bank is a registered charity and social enterprise that collects gently used furniture and distributes it, free of charge, to various groups in need. These include newcomers to Canada, women and children leaving abusive situations, and formerly homeless individuals. Over the last 26 years, they’ve empowered nearly 60,000 people, including over 18,000 children and youth, by providing them with essential furnishings for their homes. Their mission is to create conditions of comfort, dignity, and stability through furnished homes, enhancing both psychological and financial well-being. 🏠🌟 At our recent volunteering event, we had the opportunity to make a positive impact on our community, and help over 17 families in need. Furniture Bank Tanja Fratangeli, Will Lumilan, Brigitte Foley, Leigh Barsony, CHRL, Monique Minaker, CHRL, Xiao Chen, Richa Garg, Taylor Pike, CHRL

Excess inventory can lead to significant financial losses due to overproduction, obsolescence, and additional storage costs. Moreover, it contributes to environmental harm through increased waste and resource usage. 🌿📉 Are you a logistics director or inventory manager in the home goods sector? 🚚 If so, we want to partner with you! At Furniture Bank, we offer innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for managing your excess inventory. Our services seamlessly integrate into your operations, helping you reduce waste and support community needs. Why partner with Furniture Bank? ♻️ Sustainable Practices: We ensure that your surplus goods are reused, repurposed, or recycled, minimizing their environmental impact. 💰 Cost-Effective Solutions: Save on storage costs and avoid financial losses associated with excess inventory through our efficient management systems. 🏠 Community Support: Your unused furniture can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, providing them with the essentials to create a comfortable home. Partnering with Furniture Bank means turning a potential problem into an opportunity for positive change. Don't let surplus goods become a burden. Instead, transform them into a force for good. Join us in making a positive impact on your business and community. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eERgu54n #Donations #CorporateServices #SurplusInventory #Logistics #TruckingFleet #TorontoCharity #CommunitySupport #EndFurniturePoverty #SustainablePractices #CostEffectiveSolutions #HomeGoodsSector #ReduceWaste #SupportCommunityNeeds #InnovativeSolutions #PartnerWithUs #MakeAnImpact #FurnitureBank #ExcessInventory #OperationsIntegration #PositiveImpact #SupportLocalCommunities #CorporatePartnerships #CommunityOutreach #FurnitureDonations #CorporateResponsibility #LogisticsManagement