News
Catching Up With Chris Chandler: The Summit Church
Take a moment to read insights from Chris Chandler, Associate Pastor at The Summit Church! The Summit is a community-based church in Lee's Summit, MO. Their members go above and beyond to furnish homes, from collecting items to volunteering every week. Last week, we...
Meet Cindy: Flourish Volunteer
Cindy Smith is a long-time Flourish Volunteer. We recently sat down for a conversation about her experience volunteering for almost ten years. Cindy shares lots of great insights, from the impact of volunteering and the importance of working alongside the community....
Meet our Partner: Blessings Abound
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Tony Whitter, Executive Director of Blessings Abound. Blessings Abound is a nonprofit thrift store that supports more than 50 nonprofits through the resale of donations, including Flourish Furniture Bank. In this...
Meet our Partner: Reconciliation Services
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Alexis Martin, Social Services Manager at Reconciliation Services. Reconciliation Services is a Kansas City nonprofit that refers families to Flourish Furniture Bank. Read on the learn about the incredible resources they...
Welcome, Amy!
We’re delighted to welcome Amy Cox as the new Executive Director of Flourish Furniture Bank! Amy has been a longtime friend of Flourish and has served in many roles, including interim Executive Director during this past spring and summer. Most recently Amy...
UnDumpster Day
UnDumpster Day was a blast! ReUseFull, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping useful things out of landfills, joined forces with the Chiefs to host an unforgettable community collection drive. We collected 60+ items to furnish homes for our guests, including sofas, living...
Summit Church
Can you believe the dedication of this incredible group?! So far this year, Summit Church has gone above and beyond to partner with Flourish. Through their faith-driven community service, they've made an impact by hosting a donation drive, collecting...
Homework Time
We love when volunteers start the day by bringing in homework! Thanks Bob Downs for going above and beyond to finish this beautiful wooden table. If you have a woodshop in your basement, garage, or living room, ask us about assignments you can complete from home!
Bluebird Network
Thank you to this incredible group of volunteers from Bluebird Network! Bluebird Network is a Missouri-based networking company that has been providing fiber-optic and data transport services since 1999. This awesome crew came last week and plugged in throughout our...
Estate Sale Volunteers
Looking for a way to give back and make an impact for your neighbors? Look no further! Our Estate Sale Team is a group of passionate volunteers who pack up the remainders of estate sales to secure critical furnishings for our guests. As a member of our team, you'll...
My Father’s House
Did you know Flourish has a remarkable history? Back in 2009, we began as a ministry called My Father’s House at Resurrection, a United Methodist Church. Our founder, Kevin Jones, was a HUD employee who saw the dire need for furnishings across the city. With a...
New Merch
Our new merch store is live and ready to order! Browse our selection of Flourish t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies to style when you're at the warehouse volunteering and in the community representing our mission. Buy merch here!
Linda’s Story
Our guests are incredible! Last month, Linda was referred to Flourish Furniture Bank by Wyandot Behavioral Health Network. She was just moving into her first apartment with the help of Lexi, her advocate. However, this wasn’t Linda’s first time being involved with...
Hispanic Heritage Month
We proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 - October 15th and recognizes the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Take some time this month to learn more about our...
August Update
Last month, Flourish Furniture Bank transformed 97 empty houses into comfortable, permanent homes. While the things we choose to put in our homes are all different, our goal is the same. We want a space where we can rest, dream, and host our friends and loved...
We’re Hiring!
Flourish Furniture Bank is looking for a responsible, friendly, and community-minded Partnership Coordinator to join our team. The VISTA member will provide key assistance in recruiting new partner agencies, including onboarding and training case managers. If you're...
Moira Aaron-Castillo
Last month, we were honored to receive donations in honor of Moira Aaron-Castillo's 40th birthday. Moira was a dedicated mother, educator, mentor, and community servant who fought a three-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She and her husband, Brent, and three...
Grandparents’ Day
Happy Grandparents Day! 🌟 At Flourish, we're blessed to have many dedicated grandparents who generously give their time to help us furnish homes. Meet Lucas and Weston, grandkids to longtime volunteers Vicki and Dennis Smith. They have a beautiful tradition: spending...
Sheraton Hotel
This week, we received a large donation of beds, chairs, sofas, and more from Sheraton Hotel! A big thank you to this community-minded business for their commitment to creating long-term homes for Kansas City families. Through their impactful partnership, many lives...
Cristo Rey Students
Say hello to our new work study interns, Angel S., Angel M., and Brandy! These exceptional students from Cristo Rey High School have joined our team for the 2023-2024 school year to help out with our mission to furnish homes. You'll see them one day a week working on...