News
3rd annual Topgolf Tournament
A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at our 3rd Annual Topgolf Tournament! What an incredible time we had together. Thanks to your unwavering support, we were able to raise enough funding to furnish 36 entire homes, making a lasting impact for Kansas City. Your...
Truck Wraps Funded by MARC SWMD Grant
Our first moving truck is now wrapped and ready to roll! We're thrilled to announce that we received a generous grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management Division. Thanks to their support, we...
Southeast Enterprises
Our friends at Southeast Enterprises are making dreams come true during Spirit Week with their pillow and blanket donation drive! Thank you, friends, for supporting our mission and our Flourish families!
Meet Nick
A special shoutout from our partners at Hillcrest Transitional Housing: Being visually impaired hasn't stopped Nick from his journey to transitioning into adulthood. This young man successfully completed Hillcrest Youth Program with a large savings to support his...
Superior Moving & Harrah’s Casino
A huge thank you to Superior Moving and Harrah’s Casino for joining forces to deliver a huge donation of chairs and sofas to Flourish Furniture Bank this week! These beautiful items will be rehomed with families across the metro area, providing the foundations for new...
2023 June Impact
446 Homes Furnished, 1,069 Lives Impacted, and Counting! 🏠✨🌟 At Flourish Furniture Bank, we are thrilled to share this incredible update: as of June 2023, 446 homes have been furnished, impacting the lives of 1,069 individuals, including 516...
Tullock Transport
Thank you, Tullock Transport! This family-owned Kansas City moving company generously donated their services to transport one of our guest’s furniture. Shopping at Flourish Furniture Bank feels like Christmas for many families, but it is often still a...
Soroptimist International Awards Grant For Beds
We're thrilled to share some exciting news! We’re grateful to announce that Soroptimist International of Kansas City awarded Flourish a grant of $5,250 to purchase mattresses, bed frames, and pillows. Beds are among the most crucial assets for a home,...
Meet Joseph
Meet Joseph, a veteran who recently found a new place to call home thanks to the support of our partners at the Veteran's Administration! At Flourish Furniture Bank, we had the honor of assisting Joseph in selecting furnishings for his new space. From a cozy bed to...
Kansas City Royals
Fantastic news! On May 16th, we received a generous donation of tables from the Kansas City Royals Kauffman Stadium. These tables will now take centerfield in the homes of many families, providing a space for shared meals, homework sessions, and precious memories. As...
Partnership with Crowley Furniture & Mattress
We couldn’t do it without our partner, Crowley Furniture & Mattress! Their weekly donations of sofas, chairs, wooden furniture, beds, and much more make all the difference. With the help of their passion and support, we’ve furnished 353 homes for families...
Meet Elinore Noyes
Rockhurst & UMKC Move Outs
During early May 2023, Flourish teamed up with Rockhurst University and UMKC to collect furniture and household goods from students leaving for the summer. Thanks to their partnership, we now have a large donation of essential furniture and home goods that will go a...
Community builds community!
A special thanks to the Loch Lloyd community, our volunteers Rich and Carrie Kline, Kansas City Junk Company, and our team of dedicated volunteers who ran the Loch Lloyd Donation Drive yesterday. When we work together, we do amazing things! All of these donations...
10,000 Items
Can you believe it? It's MAY and we've given away over 10,000 items so far this year! Your donations go a long way towards turning empty houses into homes. During your spring cleaning this year, let us help you donate with purpose, as we give your items a new...
Meet Diana
Last week, we were visited by Diana, a guest from our partner Misión Alcance! Misión Alcance Diana was moving into a new home with her two children, and we made sure she had everything she needed to furnish the space. This adorable stuffed puppy also went home...
2022 Impact Report
We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2022 annual impact report at Flourish Furniture Bank! This report is a great way for anyone who has ever volunteered with us to learn about the incredible impact they've had on families in need. With 20 pages of data and...
Farewell to executive director, Rich Shockey
It is with both great sadness and appreciation that we announce the planned departure of Rich Shockey as the Executive Director of Flourish Furniture Bank at the end of April 2023. During Rich’s two-year tenure, he has been a remarkable visionary leader, providing growth for the organization as well as strengthening the deeply mission-driven culture. Rich will be embarking on a new path that takes him to Denver, Colorado to be the CEO of a social impact organization there. The Flourish Furniture Bank family wishes Rich success and joy in all of his future endeavors.
Volunteer week
