Yolanda’s Journey: Rebuilding Life with Hope and Support

Yolanda came to the Furniture Bank after experiencing several difficulties in her life. She’d fled from an abusive relationship and lost her job. She also found herself with unexpected medical bills after her daughter was in a serious car accident.

Yolanda had worked in the non-profit sector for many years before losing her job and getting away from domestic violence meant leaving all her furniture behind. She and her two daughters needed furniture to fill their empty home.

After calling United Way’s 2-1-1 referral service, Yolanda was connected to the Furniture Bank where she found the hope that she and her daughters so desperately needed.

She did not have a bed to sleep in, nor a sofa, dining table, chairs, or other basics. Her problems seemed more daunting because she couldn’t get the rest an adequately furnished home provides.

“I was humbled to need this kind of personal support and was so thankful to get connected to the Furniture Bank” says Yolanda.

The Furniture Bank provided Yolanda and her family with the furniture they needed to get back on their feet. Wanda now has another job and is looking to go back to school to study project management.

“I love my furniture and am so grateful,” says Yolanda. “I am so thankful for the professionalism and empathic Furniture Bank staff who helped me during this difficult time.”