Furniture Repair Bank
At Furniture Repair Bank, we are reducing the climate impact of furniture waste by promoting the circular economy of repair and redesign. We empower individuals and build a resilient community by teaching repair and refinishing skills to volunteers, talents that are less frequently passed down through the generations in our increasingly disposable economy. Our volunteers and donors learn that worn or broken furniture does not have to be destined for a landfill. Once restored to like-new condition, the items are gifted to community members in need, such as domestic violence survivors, refugees, young adults aging out of foster care, and the formerly unhoused.
Programs
Supporting Communities in Need
With the help of our dedicated volunteers and partners, we revive unwanted furniture and provide it to families in need, addressing climate issues and creating a positive impact locally.
We are connected to the beneficiaries of our services through multiple agencies and institutions. These benevolent organizations provide support to our most vulnerable community members; refugees, people emerging from homeless situations, youth graduating from foster care, and domestic violence survivors.
Waste Diversion
We conduct regular collection events at the Seattle Transfer Stations, literally stopping furniture waste at the source.
At each event, our volunteers and staff ask customers if they have furniture they intend to unload. If they do, we assess the pieces and determine if they are items we accept and will be able to restore, and if so, they are loaded into our truck instead of the dump!
Volunteering + Events
Group Volunteer Events
Whether you’re an organization that wants a more engaged workforce or just a group of friends that want to bond over a high-impact activity, we’re here to help you reach your goals.
We specialize in group volunteer events that require no special skills or advanced preparation.
Reach out to build your custom, hands-on team-building experience with impacts that will last beyond your time with us.
Individual Volunteering
Our efforts are only made possible through the time and energy of our generous volunteers.
Repair Days are offered multiple times a week, we restore furniture diverted from the landfill to be donated to community members in need. No skills are required, but you will learn some!
Collection Event Support
We conduct regular collection events at the Seattle Transfer Stations, literally stopping furniture waste at the source. Like to use your muscles? This is for you!