News
Happy Labor Day!
Wishing everyone a happy Labor Day! A huge thank you to our volunteers, partners, and community supporters for their dedicated work making furnished homes accessible to everyone in Kansas City. Hope you're able to enjoy the (slightly) cooler weather and get some...
Donation Guidelines
Do you have furniture or household goods you don't need anymore? Flourish Furniture Bank accepts a wide range of wooden furniture, upholstered furniture, beds, cookware, and more. As an entirely donation-based service, your contribution goes directly into the home of...
North American Taiwanese Women’s Association
Thank you to the North American Taiwanese Women’s Association! This incredible group of volunteers has been coming every Wednesday for more than two years to work in the sewing and dish-packing departments, doing important behind-the-scenes work to furnish homes. In...
Deffenbaugh Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce we received a grant from the Ronald Deffenbaugh Foundation! Their contribution will reverberate far beyond its monetary value. It's a beacon of hope that will illuminate the lives of countless individuals and families. Through the power of...
A Life Lived
Poem by Sarah Barrows, inspired by volunteer service in Flourish's Sorting Department!
Pawsperity
Check out this highlight from our partner, Pawsperity! We were recently able to share a large donations of linens and towels with them for use by their students. From Pawsperity: “Thank you to our friends from Flourish Furniture Bank for towels to use in our Grooming...
Veteran Comes Home
If you’ve been to Flourish lately, you may have noticed a desk and computer by the front door. This is our new survey station, where we ask guests to answer a few questions about their experience. This month, we received some heartfelt words of encouragement from an...
Harrah’s
Did you know TVs are one of the most impactful items we furnish homes with? Beyond furniture and décor, screens are the centerpieces of the modern home, transforming living rooms into warm havens. Harrah's, a community-minded casino and hotel in Kansas City, recently...
Heartland Paralegal Association
Last week, we had an incredible team from Heartland Paralegal Association join us at Flourish Furniture Bank. Thanks to this wonderful group, we assembled kitchen kits, packed and loaded items for our guests, and jumped into some big sewing projects! These legal...
GI Junk
Shoutout to GI Junk Removal for their donation of sofas, living room chairs, dressers, tables, and much more! Proud to be partnering with this amazing veteran-owned local company. Thank you Daniel and Kendall, movers with big hearts, for making dreams come...
Introducing Karrie Duke
We're beyond excited to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Karrie Duke! Karrie is a remarkable nonprofit leader who has a special connection to Flourish. With an impressive background in nonprofit leadership, strategy, and growth spanning over fifteen...
Grant from LDS Church
Beds on beds on beds! A massive thank you goes to The Church of Jesus Christ in Greater Kansas City for awarding Flourish Furniture Bank a grant of $51,300. With their unwavering support, we've already been able to acquire 279 bed frames to assist families overcoming...
New Saw for woodshop
We purchased a brand new baby saw! Hatched last month at Flourish Furniture Bank and coming in at roughly very heavy pounds and watch your fingers ounces, the Saw Room is pleased to announce the arrival of it's newest addition, Laguna. Thanks to support from the...
July Impact Update
Exciting News Alert! Through July of 2023, we’ve furnished an impressive 615 homes in Kansas City. Because of our community’s collective efforts, 790 adults are now equipped with the essentials to excel at work and unwind at home, while 740 children have gained...
Meet Allison Mannering
Exciting News! We're delighted to introduce Allison Mannering, Flourish's new Director of Volunteer Programs! Over the past year, Allison has wholeheartedly devoted her efforts as Flourish's AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. With a breadth of...
Flourish Flame Award
Flourish is possible only because of our magical volunteers! This week, we came together for a volunteer potluck to celebrate our Flourish Flame Recipient and christen our freshly wrapped moving trucks. A huge congratulations to Flourish Flame Recipient Bill...
DLR Group
A heartfelt shout-out to DLR Group for their recent contribution of dishes, glassware, tables, and home essentials! With the unwavering support of local businesses like theirs, we've been able to furnish over 600 homes this year. Help us give a round of applause to...
Comedy Night
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Comedy Night at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park! We had a blast watching (and participating in) Dave Kious's performance while enjoying delicious food and the fun ambiance of Chicken N Pickle. In total, the event raised...
Meet Terry
Congratulations, Terry! Last week, our partners at the Veterans Community Project helped Terry move into a new home and get fully set up with a bed, furniture, home goods and more! Check out this wonderful highlight post from VCP: Did you know that...
KC Junk Company
Thank you, KC Junk Company! This amazing family-run business is a member of ReSupply, a veteran-run organization that provides delivery service to bring donations to nonprofits. Thanks to their dedicated service, they've collected 25% of the inventory that...