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Support Our Emergency Pantry

On any given night in Philadelphia, it is estimated that over 4,700 people are experiencing homelessness, with 706 of them living unsheltered. This...
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Featured Community Partner: PAR-Recycle Works

Please Note: Cover Photo & PAR-Recycle Works Logo are property of PAR-Recycle Works. As Philadelphia’s only nonprofit junk hauler, Good Haul prides...
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Top 5 Reasons to Give Furniture to PFB

Donating to a furniture bank can have an immediate positive impact on people receiving the items. Here are some compelling reasons to consider...
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Quick Tips for Donating Your Furniture to PFB

The quick litmus test on donations to PFB is this: If you wouldn't offer it to a friend or family member, we wouldn't offer it to a client at PFB. Our...
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Why Become a Recurring Donor?

Pathways to Housing PA believes that housing is a basic human right. Since our start in 2008, we’ve used an evidence-based Housing First model that...
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Addressing Homelessness with Equity: Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities

The heartbreaking reality in the United States is the number of people experiencing homelessness is on the rise. As seen in the 2023 State of...
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Good Haul's Countdown to Summer Green Living Challenge

June 5th, 2024 marked World Environment Day. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day is dedicated to protecting our Earth and its future...
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Anthony's Story

I met Anthony at my first participant picnic back in 2019. He was the self-described "Grill Master", standing over multiple grills and looking...
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Member Agency Spotlight: Veterans Multi-Service Center

Cover Photo & VMC Logo are Property of the Veterans Multi-Service Center The Philadelphia Furniture Bank depends on more than 60 member agencies in...
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Why Choose Good Haul? Sustainable Junk Removal

When it comes to junk hauling, there seem to be endless choices. But how many of those haulers intentionally make a positive impact on the community...