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The Role of Furniture in Stability and Dignity

USA Today reported earlier this year that " A recent NerdWallet survey found that 57% of Americans said they were living paycheck to paycheck. As...
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Member Agency Spotlight: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc. (APM)

Logo © Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc. The Philadelphia Furniture Bank (PFB) is proud to partner with more than 50 member agencies to...
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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...
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Help Your Clients Turn Empty Houses into Homes

Securing housing is critical for people transitioning out of homelessness or other crisis situations. However, moving into an empty space without the...
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Why You Should Volunteer at the Philadelphia Furniture Bank

The Philadelphia Furniture Bank (PFB) is a primary resource hub of home furnishings for social service agencies in Philadelphia. Established in 2014...
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Member Agency Spotlight: Valley Youth House

The Philadelphia Furniture Bank (PFB) is proud to partner with more than 50 member agencies to provide furniture to those who need it most. Since our...
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Member Agency Spotlight: Women Against Abuse

Cover Photo © Property of Women Against Abuse, Inc. & Untuck Design Studios The Philadelphia Furniture Bank (PFB) is proud to partner with more than...
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What is Supportive Employment?

Pathways to Housing PA provide housing right away and adds comprehensive, wrap-around case management to help participants find stability and maintain...
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Clever Ways to Maximize Small Spaces

Living in a small space can be challenging. While it can encourage you to keep things minimal and cozy, it can sometimes feel like you’re constantly...
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Featured Work First Employee: Ednara

If you've donated to the Philadelphia Furniture Bank or scheduled a pickup with Good Haul, you may have met some of our Work First employees. Pathways...