You’re Invited!
Friends and community remind us of the light and good in the world. We need more of these reminders and connections with one another.
We invite you to gather with us for our 2026 Community Housewarming Party on Thursday, March 26th from 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Turning Passion Into Impact
“Home means everything to me. It’s a place for creativity, warm meals, joy, laughter. healing, and rest. It’s where people recharge, feel safe, and find the stability needed to move forward. Having a comfortable place to land at the end of the day can make all the difference in how we show up for ourselves and our communities.”
Logan Alexander, Program Director 166 Riverside Shelter
“Furniture Friends is an integral part of our goal to help our shelter residents transition into safe, permanent housing. It would be nearly impossible for individuals moving from an emergency shelter to establish independent living without the necessary furniture to create the comfort of a home.”
Meet Nargiz Alizada
“Furniture Friends was so wonderful. I had saved money for the move, but with the uncertainty of securing employment and a work visa, I expected that it would be many months before we’d have the basics to live comfortably.”
Meet Andy Bertocci
Andy Bertocci, lovingly referred to as “Andy Lamps” by the Furniture Friends team is a lifelong Mainer who grew up in Bath. Retired, he now lives in Yarmouth and since 2020 has been collecting discarded and damaged lamps to repair, and often rebuild completely into something new and beautiful for our neighbors.
Meet Claudette Ndayininahaze
“Furniture Friends has made a lasting impact on the lives of the women and families we serve, helping them create safe and welcoming homes that foster stability and growth.”
Bailey Pratt, LSW
We recently utilized Furniture Friends to support a community member that was transitioning from being unhoused for decades to permanent housing in the form of a small apartment. He had very limited funds to work with, and none of those funds were available to be utilized to furnish his space.
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?
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.
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!