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  • Get Involved
    • Partner with The Furniture Bank
    • Donate Financially
    • Donate Furniture
    • Donate Time
    • Host a Furniture Drive
  • Programs + Services
    • Case Worker Portal
    • D.I.V.A.S. Program
    • Furniture Assistance Program
    • Art Gallery Program
    • Mattress Manufacturing
    • Mattress Recycling
    • No Kids On The Floor!
  • About Us
    • About The Furniture Bank
    • Board Members
    • Career Opportunities
    • News + Events
    • Our Story
    • Outlet Center – South
    • Outlet Center – North
    • Benefactors
  • Need Furniture?
  • Shop Online
  • Contact Us
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Host Furniture Drive

Getting Started With Your Furniture Drive

Thank you for showing an interest in hosting a furniture drive for The Furniture Bank!

The essential furniture and household items you collect help individuals and families from over 90 social service agencies create a safe, comfortable, and healthy home. Since our resources depend on generous community donations, a furniture drive is a great way to ensure we have the items needed to serve those in need.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at (713) 842-9771.

No Kids on the Floor Bedding Drive!

Why Host a Furniture Drive?

  • It is easy to plan and execute
  • You will have an impact on creating family stability in our community
  • Opportunity to educate your local community about The Furniture Bank
  • A great opportunity for team building and leadership
  • There is an option to volunteer after the furniture drive to see the full impact of your donation

How to Host a Furniture Drive!

Step 1: Choose a Date
  • Furniture drives can be held any time, so choose the right time for your organization to host your drive
  • We suggest you choose a furniture drive that is at least six weeks before the event
  • Keep us informed of any changes
Step 2: Establish a Committee
  • Develop a roster of the volunteer committee with their full name and contact information
  • In preparation they should:
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Assign volunteer job descriptions
  • Manage instructions and forms
  • Assemble Donor/Drop-Off Crew and Tallier packets
  • During the event they will:
  • Keep track of crews
  • Make sure the drive is running smoothly
  • We recommend that you have the following volunteer positions:

Outreach Assistant

  • Receives calls from potential donors
  • Tells the donor that we will fill out a donation form and they will receive a tax receipt at drop-off

Scheduler

  • Sends a reminder email and calls each donor a week before the drive
  • Assembles Drop-Off Crew and Tallier Packets

“Traffic Cop”

  • Plans and directs the route through the parking lot which directs the individuals who are dropping off their donations

Drop-Off Crew

  • Greets donors dropping off their donations
  • Fills out a Drop-Off Form and a Tax Receipt
  • Explains the donation count to Tallier

Tallier

  • Receives donation drop-off forms
  • Adds items to the Donation Tally Form
Step 3: Create Advertisement
  • We will provide templates, or you can create your own! Please share the finalized advertisement with us for approval
  • We recommend the following types of advertising:
  • Outreach brochures
  • Web advertising (websites, social media, email campaigns, etc.)
  • Outside publications such as signs and banners
Step 4: Promote
  • Set a goal for the number of pieces of furniture your organization wants to collect
  • Share promotion materials on your organization’s social media channels one month in advance
  • Post your flyers in high traffic areas! Use your company newsletter or email the staff to let them know it’s happening
  • We will make announcements about the drive on our web channels
Step 5: Collect Furniture!
  • Conduct the furniture drive!
  • Take progress pictures throughout the drive
  • Collect quotes from volunteers and donors
Step 6: Wrap Up
  • Celebrate your successful furniture drive!
  • Report the number of furniture items collected
  • Share quotes from volunteers and donors
  • Set a date for your next furniture drive, make it an annual event!
Step 7: Celebrate!
  • Thank your volunteers and donors
  • Share results and photos with local media, employees, customers, and other stakeholders
  • We are more than happy to arrange an in-person thank you and share photos on social media

Here Are Some Tools To Get Started

Tool Kit

Materials

Tips

Templates

Graphics

Get Involved Today!

Every night, thousands of children in our city sleep on cold, hard floors. The Furniture Bank strives to offer mattresses to the families we serve – but we need your help. Your support means the world to us, and brings the gift of a good night’s sleep to children in need. Please donate any amount to support our mission.

Financial Donations
Furniture Donations
Become a Volunteer
Become a Sponsor
Host a Drive

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NEWS & EVENTS

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CONTACT INFORMATION

The Furniture Bank – Houston

8220 Mosley Rd.
Houston, TX 77075
Contact: 713-842-9771

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The Furniture Bank Resale Outlet

5900 North Fwy #127 Houston, TX 77076
Contact: 346-352-4174

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  • Main Outlet: Monday (9am-4pm),
    Tue-Sat (9am-6pm),
    Sunday -CLOSED
  • Corporate Offices: Mon-Fri (8am-4pm)
    Sat & Sun-CLOSED
  • Resale Outlet Store: Open Every Day (10am-6pm)
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