Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta was founded in 1988 in response to the
lack of furniture for families moving out of homeless shelters. Today, the
Furniture Bank provides essential household furnishings to individuals and
families moving out of homelessness, battling HIV/AIDS, and fleeing domestic
violence.
The following is a list of ways you can be involved with the Furniture Bank:
- Serve with your community group.
- Volunteer individually in one of their ongoing opportunities.
- Donate some of their most-needed items.
- Register to receive occasional updates on last-minute or one-time service
opportunities or donation needs.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in serving with the Furniture Bank, here are general
volunteer options:
- Warehouse Clean-Up -help maintain the order and cleanliness of the
warehouse by sorting and moving furniture. Weekend and Weekday opportunities
available.
- Client Assistant - aid clients with picking out furniture and loading it onto
their vehicles during the weekend or weekday service opportunities.
- Donation Truck - assist the donation crew with navigating to donors homes
and removing furniture donations. Weekday opportunity.
- Administrative Assistance - help greet clients and donors, enter data,
correspond with clients or donors, and answer phones Monday through Thursday
in the mornings
Please email
intersect@buckheadchurch.org for more information about these
specific opportunities.
Donations
If you are interested in donating some of the Furniture Bank's most-needed
items, please consider dropping off the following or taking them with you as
you go to serve. Currently, they need:
- Mattresses and box springs, especially twin-sized
- Dressers
- Kitchen Kits of a box containing enough kitchen items for a family of four,
six, or eight
- Bed and comforter sets including sheets, pillow cases, and comforter of any
size, new or used
They accept donations from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at
538 Permalume Place
Atlanta, Georgia 30318.
If you call ahead and let them know
what you are bringing, they will have your receipt ready when you arrive.