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SHOP FOR A CAUSE! Houston Furniture Bank’s mission is “Making Empty Houses Homes.” Working with over 45 partner agencies, we provide essential furniture to over 100 families every month. Over 50% of our operating budget comes from our social business, the Furniture Outlet at Houston Furniture Bank, where conscious consumers can “Shop for a Cause!” All purchases made go to support Houston Furniture Bank’s furniture assistance programs. Families in transition get access to the essential furniture that they need, like a bed to sleep on, a couch to sit on and a table to gather around.  GREAT DEALS! Houston Furniture Bank [...]

On Friday, June 25th, 2021, Houston Furniture Bank will host our summer “Warehouse Blowout Sale” at our 8220 Mosley Rd (Hobby Area) location, from 8:30 to 2:30.  Those who have attended these events know that they are a fantastic way to find great deals on the furniture they need while supporting a great cause! In addition to the usual amazing prices and discounts, this event offers something very special, an opportunity to get vaccinated! Houston Furniture Bank is teaming up with the Houston Health Department to offer the Pfiizer coronavirus vaccine at Houston Furniture Bank during the event to members of [...]

Hello, Friends! I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for allowing me to indulge in this personal message! For nearly three years, it has been a humbling honor and a pleasure to work to support Houston Furniture Bank's mission of “Making Empty Houses Homes.” I have had the privilege of telling the story of all the good things that go on here at Houston Furniture Bank. I have met so many wonderful people. I have had the honor of helping those in need and empowering others to support this work and worked with an amazing board, committed leadership, generous [...]

Houston Furniture Bank is seeking a proactive, creative, and motivated person to join our team at the Director level. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven,  passionate about “Making Empty Houses Homes,” and experienced in strategic communications, innovative communication and outreach practices, paid communications, earned media,  and team management. The Director of Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies. Activities include content creation and management for the website, mailing list, social media, and internal communications. Houston Furniture Bank is a 501c3 Charitable organization whose mission is “Making Empty Houses Homes.” Every month, Houston Furniture Bank provides [...]

Breakfast for Beds! On May 12, 2021, from 8-9 AM, Houston Furniture Bank hosted “Breakfast for Beds,” a virtual fundraiser to benefit the “No Kids on the Floor” initiative! Guests were treated to a step-by-step tour of the Mattress Builders factory, where Houston Furniture Bank makes mattresses for children in need. The goal was to raise the funds for 300 beds for kids. Saima Seyar and Kip Altstaetter, longtime friends and supporters of the Houston Furniture Bank, led the program from in front of the Mattress Builders’ quilting machine. They introduced a series of guest speakers and followed Hal Lynde as [...]

This month, we honor the service of “Mr. Richard,” who is retiring after working with Houston Furniture Bank for over 13 years! Many of you know Mr. Richard as a dedicated, hardworking, and genuine member of the Houston Furniture Bank team. During his years of service, Richard Michtell interacted directly with the families we serve, working day in and day out to connect families with the essential furniture they need. In Houston Furniture Bank's 29 years of working with the community, he stands out for his deep commitment to the cause of Making Empty Houses Homes. When Mr. Richard first joined [...]

Houston Furniture Bank is the proud recipient of a Community Assistance Grant of $16,200 from the Junior League of Houston! The grant will go to support Houston Furniture Bank’s “No Kids on the Floor” initiative, which provides beds for children in need. Over 100 children will receive a new bed set thanks to this generous support! On January 21st, Houston Furniture Bank was honored by a visit from Junior League leaders, including President, Rachel Regan, Community Vice President, Marie Newton, and Community Assistance Chairman, Katie Bailey Grahmann. Oli Mohammed, Executive Director and Founder of Houston Furniture Bank, led the team on [...]

Houston Furniture Bank is celebrating the life of one of our greatest supporters. Jodie Hoffer passed away on Tuesday, December 8th, surrounded by his children at the age of 91. Hoffer was a devoted family man, a business titan, and a lifelong philanthropist. He was a pillar of the furniture industry in our city, using his considerable knowledge and connections to build a lasting legacy. Jodie Hoffer was the champion of many worthy causes including the March of Dimes, Baylor College of Medicine and the Huffington Center on Aging, the “I Have A Dream” program of Lamar University, Houston Livestock Show [...]

The second-annual “No Kids on the Floor” Bedding Drive was a great success! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated! Individual Houstonians, furniture retailers, interior designers came together to help children in need during the holiday season. Altogether, new bedding for 400 children was donated! During December, many individuals and businesses purchased bedding online which arrived daily at Houston Furniture Bank! Others visited participating retailers and partners to drop off their donations of cozy bedding. We had amazing participation from Laura U Design Collective, Elizabeth Cole Design, ASID, M and M Lighting and John Brooks. It was such a pleasure to receive [...]