As the second largest furniture bank in the country, we witnessed the many efforts needed to serve a growing list of clients: from volunteers who repair and assemble furniture, drivers who pick up donations and deliver to clients, to a dedicated office staff: making appointments, scheduling pickups and determining logistics. Big Green Head was excited to learn more so we could share their message of hope and help.
The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio is helping people and the environment, making it a cause worth supporting.
The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio helps people
- Removing used furniture from homes – FB is a completely free, socially responsible and environmentally friendly service that provides a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. They come right to your home and do all the heavy lifting. All it takes is a phone call!
- Giving struggling families a hand up - Providing the basic essential furnishings needed to turn an empty house into a home. A family can get food and shelter through government supported programs, but the FB gives families beds on which to sleep and tables at which to share a meal, aiding families in a hand up out of poverty.
The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio helps the environment
- Keeping furniture out of the landfill – it’s estimated that the amount of furniture ending up in landfills each year equates to more than 12 Empire State Buildings! The FB alone recycles about 305 semi-trailers packed full of furniture each year. By calling them, you will aid in diverting solid objects from our burgeoning landfills.
Here’s How You Can Help
- Donate furniture – Pick-up is FREE and within one week of your call. See their website for a list of essential items
- Attend FB fundraisers - FB gets no government assistance and therefore fundraises 80% of their operating budget. They have several fundraisers throughout the year; The Big Heart Gala, the Red Chair Art Affair and the semi-annual furniture auctions.
- Volunteer – Families, Scouts, schools and individuals - there are many opportunities:
- Building furniture from kits
- Organizing a pillow drive or needed item drive
- Furniture repair
- Sorting donated items
- Assistance in the office
Big Green Head is happy to promote and support the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio and we thank Joanne Spoth and the FB for giving us an opportunity to help. We will inform BGH followers of any upcoming opportunities or fundraisers giving you the opportunity to Do Green--Feel Good AND Do Good--Feel Green!
