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  • about us
    • contact us
    • mission and vision
    • meet our board of directors
    • FAQ
    • career opportunities
  • builds
    • 3D construction
    • Building Ford City
    • Jimmy Carter Restoration Project
    • Kingsville 2019
    • past builds
  • volunteer
    • Team Participant Application
    • Board of Directors
    • Volunteer Application
  • home ownership
  • ReStore
    • shop online
    • donate to ReStore
    • Ways to Donate
    • Free Kitchen Removal
    • Furniture Bank
  • DONATE NOW
  • HealthyForHomes
  • double your impact
furniture bank

what is the furniture bank?

The Furniture Bank provides an integrated furniture pick up and distribution system that offers support to people in need of furniture through partnership between service providers. The Habitat ReStore handles all donated furniture, which is either sold to fund Habitat housing programs or given to Furniture Bank clients. 

In our first year, the furniture bank distributed furniture to 1068 individuals including 257 children under 12. The number one reason given for accessing the furniture bank in 2019 was “fleeing an abusive situation.”
 
Through a partnership model we are ensuring those in need of furniture are also connected to organizations that provide supports for their well-being. Your gift of furniture combines with partner supports and is changing lives. Together we are helping those recently housed to find safety security and independence in their new homes.

how can i get furniture?

The furniture bank is available to people without furniture, NOT those seeking an upgrade. People in critical need of furniture can access the furniture bank only through one of these partners:

  • Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative (Serving Downtown Windsor Residents)
  • Family Services Windsor-Essex (Serving Housing First Clients and more)
  • Hiatus House (Serving Survivors of Domestic Violence)
  • Matthew House (Serving Refugee Claimants)
  • Welcome Centre Shelter (Serving Women & Families at risk of Homelessness)
  • WeFight (Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking)
  • Windsor Family Homes & Community Partnerships

You must contact a partner organization listed above and inquire to see if their programs will meet your needs.

how can i help people who need furniture?

One of the best ways to help Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex continue this work is by donating financially to keep our trucks on the road.  The 2018 relaunch of the Windsor Furniture Back was funded through funds from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Thanks to your donations the program is now fully self-sustaining. 
Furniture pick up

We also accept donations of QUALITY furniture.  Please observe the following guidelines:
  • Donated items may be sold to fund the work of Habitat for Humanity, OR they may be selected by Furniture Bank clients
  • ​We offer tax receipts based on resale value. Items valued at over $50 are eligible for a tax receipt. 
  • All donations are inspected for quality and safety. The ReStore cannot accept any damaged or unsafe items. To check if your items would be  accepted please call ahead 519-969-3762 x221 
  • The drop off bay is available Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, CLOSED SUNDAY. Our drop-off bay is manned by volunteers and trainees please be patient. 
  • We pick up items within the boundaries of Essex County.  All items must be in the garage or driveway.  

    request a pick-up

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Main Office / ReStore 
51 Edinborough St.
Windsor, ON   
​N8X 3C3
Ph: 519-969-3762
Fx: 519-969-7832
ktowne@habitatwindsor.org
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