Donations Needed

For much of the summer and fall, our warehouse was stocked to the brim! Now, as the colder months approach, we are quickly seeing our overstock begin to dwindle. We are in need of donations across nearly all categories.

Fall Volunteer Updates

Now that cooler weather has hit, many of our school and church groups, which slow down during the summer months are getting back into their routines. Did you know that in 2024 we had roughly 600 volunteers help us out at the warehouse, donating over 4,000 hours of their time?

Light The World Giving Machine

This giving season, we are delighted to be partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their Light the World Giving Machine initiative taking place from November 20th – December 10th at the Maine Mall.

Fall Fiesta & Farewell Highlights

What a truly magical night! The Fall Fiesta was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. It served as a beautiful tribute to our outgoing leader, Jenn McAdoo and was a wonderful opportunity for Tae Chong to get to know our friends and supporters. It was an evening full of fun, food, music, laughter, and sincere connection.

Meet Tae Chong

Tae Chong is a lifelong advocate for Maine’s underserved and underrepresented communities, and his career is defined by three decades of innovative service and strategic partnerships. Throughout this time, Tae has maintained a steadfast commitment to amplifying the voices of those too often unheard and to creating equitable pathways for all.

Meet Jamie Frueh

We’re very happy to introduce Jamie Frueh, a new Student Representative on our Board of Directors. Jamie (he/him) is a senior at Falmouth High School where he is involved in many clubs and teams. He currently serves as Secretary of the Diverse Student Union, where he helps foster inclusion and student engagement.

Furnish Together Coalition

At the end of July our Executive Director, Jenn McAdoo gathered with other leaders from across the U.S. in Washington, D.C for a furniture bank summit. There she met roughly 30 different furniture bank leaders in-person, joined by another 10-15 online for the first ever in-person Furnish Together Coalition conference!

Meet Sophia Doremus

Originally from Natick, Massachusetts, Sophia is a graduate of Plymouth State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning with a Minor in Sustainability. She moved to Maine in January 2022 and quickly fell in love with the state’s natural beauty and vibrant communities.

Fall Fiesta & Farewell Invitation

Join us for a Fall Fiesta & Farewell–an evening of good food, music and company, to celebrate Furniture Friends and honor our retiring Executive Director, Jenn McAdoo!

Hot Radio Maine

Taylor Taliaferro, Furniture Friends Board President, joined RadioHaylstorm in the studio to talk about our mission to provide essential household furniture to families in need across Greater Portland. Catch the interview where Taylor shared our 2024 impact–serving over 900 households with donated items like mattresses, dining tables and more. Click below to listen!