Niagara Furniture Bank
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Record #: NIA5825 Last Modified: 30 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionA registered, non-profit, charitable organization providing gently-used home furnishings to eligible families throughout the Niagara Region * accepts donations from the public, hotels, residences and furniture stores 
 
Donated items must be in reusable condition * items deemed unsuitable cannot be picked up nor receipted * charitable receipts will be provided for suitable furnishings * charitable receipts are based on current market value at a set price and are non-negotiable unless a copy of a valid appraisal (done at own expense) is provided to the driver at the time of item collection 
 
Visit website for a full list of needs and for market values of items 
 
Items that cannot be collected: office funiture * televisions * king size beds * computers * major appliances * cribs * clothing * toys * decorative items * curtains * large entertainment centres * broken or stained items 
 
Some household items may be picked-up free of charge by other organizations or through city garbage collection however they either go to land fill or are sold * Hope Furniture Bank redistributes items to the families and individuals who apply for service through partnered social service agencies including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability, Community Mental Health, Canadian Mental Health Association, YWCA Shelters, Gillians Place, Hannah House, Southridge Shelter, Family and Childrens Services, NCIL, Port Cares, Hope Centre, Community Cares, Housing Help Centre, Gateway Niagara 
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationAn individual can only access donations by being referred by one of our partnered social agencies such as: Ontario Works (OW), Family and Children's Services (FACS), Community Mental Health, Gateway Niagara, YWCA, South Ridge Shelter and Community Care - Housing Help Centre, St Catharines. 
 
The individual should speak with their caseworker/ advocate about the referral process. Organizations in the Niagara Region wanting to apply to be a referring partner can call/ e-mail to arrange a meeting to discuss becoming a referring agency to the Hope Furniture Bank.
FeesService - Service - Curb-side Ready Donation Pick Up Service $25 or starting at $50 if they have to enter the home ; Curb-side Delivery Service Fees - Family and Individual rates (No fees for furniture received, only delivery service to recoup cost of preparing and getting furnishings to the door)
EventsWatch for dates and locations for upcoming 2013 drop off events and drives: "It's the Little Things that Matter" will focus on bedding, towels, kitchenwares, lamps.
Contact Information
Address & Map
Warehouse
125 Hagar St
Welland, ON L3B 5V9
 
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Located In CommunityWelland
IntersectionEmpire St and Hagar St
Mailing AddressStamford Green Plaza 
3531 Portage Rd, Ste 16 
Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2K4
Office Phone905-356-4673
Fax905-356-1709
E-Mailoffice@niagarafurniturebank.com
Websitewww.hopefurniturebank.com
Primary ContactGillian Kemp, Executive Director; Email: ED@niagarafurniturebank.com
Alternate ContactRichard Maingot, Business Manager; Phone: 905 356 4673; Email: business@niagarafurniturebank.com
Volunteer CoordinatorAlyshia Cormier, Scheduling Coordinator; Email: office@niagarafurniturebank.com
Primary ExecutiveScott Sanders, Board Chair; Email: board@niagarafurniturebank.com
AccessibilityUnknown
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
Established2007, charitable status 2008
FundingUnited Way - of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie ; Niagara Community Foundation; BEC 2011 Prosperity Initiative; Trillium
Subjects
SubjectsDonations ; Free services ; Furnishings ; Furniture ; Thrift shops
Broader TermsBusiness organizations ; Businesses ; Furnishings ; Organizations ; Reduced cost services ; Retail businesses ; Stores