Changing Lives
Community Impact
As North America’s oldest furniture bank, we’re proud to help Metro Detroit families in need transform their dwellings into warm, welcoming homes. Our mission is to provide life-changing furniture which creates stable dignified spaces for every family.
Reaching Communities
Serving Those in Need
The majority of families served by the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit are low-income families in need.
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Children
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Seniors
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Victims of Domestic Violence
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Families Transitioning from Homelessness
Families earning less than $10K per year
Families earning less than $20K per year
"The Furniture Bank helped me during a very difficult time. My house is now a home, and I am so grateful.”
“Now that our home is complete, I can finally exhale,”
“I would recommend the Furniture Bank to anyone that needs beds and furniture for their family....I am grateful for the furniture we received.”
“We can’t thank the Furniture Bank enough. It may be just a mattress but for my children, it’s everything.”
“Now we can enjoy dinner together... My house is now a home, and I am so thankful!”
“I love my furniture and am so grateful...I am so thankful for the professionalism and empathic Furniture Bank staff who helped me during this difficult time.”
Providing Essentials
Thousands of People Helped
Our trucks picked up furniture from 4,000 donors and provided 750 free or low cost furniture deliveries in affiliation with our agency partners.
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Veterans
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Newborns & Infants
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Foster Parents
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Victims of Fire and Foreclosure
Families served in 2024
Furniture and goods donated
Estimated value of items donated
Reuse
Positive Environmental Impact
In total, we collected and distributed 245,000 cubic feet – or 450 tons – of furniture, which is roughly enough furniture to fill up the 47-floor Penobscot Building in Downtown Detroit!
