Black Lives Matter
Furniture Friends was founded in 2012 with the belief that every person deserves a home that is safe and comfortable. Our experience has shown us that this safety and comfort is not equally accessible to all people in our community – and that black, indigenous, and people of color experience poverty at much higher rates than their white neighbors. Furniture Friends is committed to antiracism in our work to ensure that we are building safer, more secure communities for all our neighbors. As a majority-white organization that serves a larger constituency of people of color, we know that we must support peaceful efforts meant to bring change to a system that oppresses and discriminates against black people and other minorities.
We can do better. We must do better. Black Lives Matter.
Celebrating 10 Years of Creating Homes and Rebuilding Lives
Read the Portland Press Herald article about how Furniture Friends has been helping people in the community for 10 years!
Furniture Friends is Hiring!
If you (or someone you know) is looking for work that makes a real difference, consider joining the Furniture Friends team! We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to support our busy organization. You will play a critical role in helping us serve over 700 low-income individuals unable to afford basic household furniture on their own. Click Careers to view the position description.
Portland Press Herald Op Ed
Read Executive Director Jenn McAdoo’s December 11th piece on one way Mainers can be more welcoming to the hundreds of immigrants from around the globe arriving in Maine each year….
Listen to Jenn McAdoo’s Interview on Frank Radio 107.5 FM
Interview with Executive Director Jenn McAdoo on Frank Radio 107.5 FM
Portland Press Herald Interview with Frank Higiro
Read this week’s article in the Portland Press Herald describing Board member, Frank Higiro’s experience moving to Maine from Rwanda: Interview with Board Member Frank Higiro
Furniture Friends’ Virtual Slumber Party!
We’re hosting a Virtual Slumber Party — and we want you to join us! Grab your pillow, sleeping bag, your favorite stuffed animal and anything else you might need to get ready for Furniture Friends’ Virtual Slumber Party on Sat., October 3rd. We’re trying to raise $15,000 that night so that we can continue to provide people with essential household furniture who aren’t able to afford it on their own. We’re asking you — along with your family, friends, neighbors, fellow students and colleagues — to sleep on the floor for just one night so others don’t have to.
Simply click on the link below to join this event and create your own fundraising page:
Furniture Friends Video
If you are interested in a behind the scenes view of all we do to help people in need acquire essential household furniture throughout Greater Portland, please take a few minutes to watch our video. We hope you’ll take the time to learn more about the great things happening at Furniture Friends and how you can be involved in supporting work that makes a real and meaningful difference in our community. As always, feel free to share the video with your friends and family!