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Meet Isaac

Meet Isaac

Last week, Isaac moved into his first apartment and wasn't sure how he'd furnish it. Fortunately, he found his way to Flourish, and we were inspired by his positivity! A HUGE Chiefs fan, Isaac was thrilled to find the perfect flag to match his collection. His love for...

Meet Alisha

Meet Alisha

Alisha hadn’t felt at home in over a year, but when she came to Flourish last week, her joy and resilience shone through. As a single mom to three kids, ages 5 to 16, Alisha was determined to make their new space feel like home. She'd just found a new place to live,...

Home For Della Lamb

Home For Della Lamb

A big thank you to our partner, Della Lamb! Della Lamb is one of Kansas City’s refugee welcoming and resettlement agencies. This week, we furnished a home for a family arriving from Afghanistan. Through our partnership with Della Lamb, we provided upholstered...

Meet Remi

Meet Remi

Remi visited Flourish last week, and we had an amazing time choosing furnishings for her home. With several family members in her household, she had a lot of items to choose to suit everyone’s needs and preferences. With a gracious heart, Remi found items to make her...

Meet Nadia

Meet Nadia

Nadia came to Flourish last week and furnished her home just in time for Thanksgiving! At Flourish, Nadia chose lots of great furniture: a big queen bed, a dining room set, a desk, and a loveseat. But it was the little things that really felt like home. Nadia found a...

Meet Carter and Elizabeth

Meet Carter and Elizabeth

On Giving Tuesday, KSHB News Channel 41 came to learn more about our process. Report Grant Stephens shadowed Carter and Elizabeth, a veteran family who came to Flourish this week. They're expecting their first child soon, and your gift to Flourish ensures their home...

Home for Mission Adelante

Home for Mission Adelante

This is a home furnished with our partners at Mission Adelante for a family of refugees who recently arrived from the Congo Mission Adelante is an urban ministry in KCMO that serves immigrants and refugees from all places. What was once an empty space is now a warm,...

Meet Cheyenne

Meet Cheyenne

It was such a joy to shop with Cheyenne last week! With a smile that lit up the entire showroom, she and Ellen shopped to pick out a full set of furniture for her new home. Cheyenne shared, "This has changed mine and my kids' life by giving us a beautiful beginning in...

Meet Jerry

Meet Jerry

This week, Jerry and Jerri shopped for a whole home of furniture! Jerry is a veteran who was just moving into a new home. With Showroom Host Jerri's help, he picked out everything needed to fill his new space, including a comfortable recliner, a dining room table and...

A Home for Refugees

A Home for Refugees

Another gorgeous home furnished for a family of refugees with our partner Della Lamb. This year, we furnished 1,300 homes just like this one. We are so grateful for everyone who gives the gift of comfort to our neighbors. Whether you donate financially or in-kind,...

Meet Jalisa

Meet Jalisa

Jalisa shopped for furniture last week for herself and her two young boys. Jalisa loves ORANGE and found a beautiful rug, vase, and suite of decorations to match her style. From our seasonal display, she found lots of Christmas decorations to make her home cheerful...

Meet William

Meet William

Meet William, a veteran who visited us earlier this month! William was moving into a new home and needed furniture to fill it with. An incredibly kind soul, William was thrilled to choose a beautiful gray recliner, a comfortable bed, a full suite of cookware, and...

Meet Schlanda

Meet Schlanda

After suffering an injury on the job, Schlanda faced tough times during her recovery. Thankfully, she was connected with Vincent, her case manager, who referred her to Flourish. Schlanda has a radiant spirit, immediately evident by the way her smile lit up our...

Catching Up With Chris Chandler: The Summit Church

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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...