Why Donate to the Furniture Bank?
We take stewardship of donor dollars very seriously and rely on them to continue to operate at the scale and effectiveness we are able to operate at today.
- 206,420+ people are living in poverty in Franklin County
- 69,600+ children are living in poverty in Franklin County
- 3,500 families are served every year by the Furniture Bank
- 100% of your donation is tax-deductible
- 89% of your donation is directly applied to program services
Want to Donate Monthly?Join More Than Furniture Friends!
More Than Furniture Friends aims to create a small but steady force of supporters dedicated to uplifting a new local family in need every single month, while also making the giving experience more convenient than ever.
No Donation Is Too Small.But the more you give, the faster a need is filled.
At the Furniture Bank, donated dollars accumulate into real results.
Every $100 donated
provides tables and chairs for two families.
Every $250 donated
furnishes a family’s home
Every $500 donated
furnishes two houses with essential furniture
There Are Lots of Ways to Give (And Join Our Mission).
We’re making it easy (and fun!) to transform empty houses into warm homes.
Give A Monthly Donation
Use this form to give monthly.
Mail Your Donation
Mail your donation to PO Box 164206 Columbus, OH 43216 Attn: Development Dept
Give Furniture
Use this form to schedule a furniture donation pickup.
Volunteer With Us
Use this form to volunteer with us in Columbus or Lancaster.
Have a question about donating to the Furniture Bank? Just contact us!
How Your Money Will Be Used
We take stewardship of donor dollars seriously as they go directly to program services. Our staff works hard to ensure that all monies donated are used to furnish homes for families. In order to do this, we keep our program, staff and fundraising costs as low as possible.
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Yes! Both financial donations and furniture donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Consult a tax professional for advice about your specific circumstances.
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Yes! There are several ways your company can get involved through event sponsorships, donations, or workplace giving campaigns. Contact Us To Find Out How
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We work with a number of local social service organizations who refer their clients to us. The Furniture Bank does not determine eligibility. Each agency makes its own determination regarding eligibility.
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Yes! Contact us at volunteers@furniturebankcoh.org or visit the volunteer page for more information.
Want to Go Big?
Workplace giving campaigns and planned giving are two GREAT ways to make a direct and lifelong impact on local families currently in empty homes. Getting started is easy – simply contact us to inquire about our options, and we will work together to create a personalized plan for your needs and goals.