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Introducing the 2021 Chair Affair Artists

One of our favorite parts of the Chair Affair is reviewing the artists who apply to participate. This year we had an incredible number of artists...
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Important Update Regarding the Philadelphia Furniture Bank

For the foreseeable future, the operations at the Philadelphia Furniture Bank will continue as normal. We are taking extra precautions to ensure the...
From the Desk of Christine Simiriglia
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Furnishing a Future

Furnishing a Future’s training program allows students the opportunity to learn a trade while providing beautiful, handmade tables, and dressers to...
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Your Support Enables us to Furnish Homes

Thank you to the volunteers from Circle of Hope, and thank you to IKEA for their furniture donations!
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The Stars Aligning in Soccer

My day job is at the Philadelphia Furniture Bank, where I spend my time helping case managers and their clients coming out of crisis situations select...
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Grand Reopening of the Philadelphia Furniture Bank

The Philadelphia Furniture Bank hosted a grand reopening at our new space at 3650 I Street last week. We welcomed our member agencies, supporters...
From the Desk of Christine Simiriglia
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Did you know that you can fundraise for the Philadelphia Furniture Bank?

We are fortunate to receive regular inquiries from individuals and groups that want to support Pathways, and every little bit helps us to ensure that...
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Thank you Lincoln Financial Foundation

Thank you to Lincoln Financial Foundation for your ongoing and consistent support of the Philadelphia Furniture Bank!

Giving It Forward

When we asked Shannon Long why she volunteers so much of her time to local nonprofits in her community, she told us "I give back to my community...
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2017 Chair Affair Contributor Creates Change Through Art

Artist Diane Pieri has always looked for authenticity and beauty in her work. When she learned that the Philadelphia Furniture Bank lets families...