News
Meet Virgil
It's national volunteer week! We're kicking things off with a spotlight on Virgil, aka the VACUUM MASTER! Virgil works tirelessly to make sure that all the sofas, recliners, loveseats, and ottomans we receive get vacuumed and shampooed. With his skill, time,...
Journey to New Life
Flourish Furniture Bank and Journey to New Life are two organizations that understand the deep importance of home and belonging. Through this partnership, Flourish has been able to help Ricky, Kevin, and Lamar on their road to stability as they face a future that may have seemed impossible just a short time ago.
Meet Bill
Bill is a champion of repurposing and making items beautiful and purposeful. He's also the first to go to when you need a laugh, is always welcoming to visitors coming through the woodshop, and is a passionate volunteer and advocate for Flourish. Bill - we love...
Health Forward
We're so excited to announce that we were selected as a grant recipient from the Health Forward Foundation! The Health Forward Foundation exists to build inclusive, powerful, and healthy communities characterized by racial equity and economically just systems....
KCUR Feature
Check out this amazing feature from KCUR 89.3! Carlos Moreno visited Flourish last week to learn about our work providing free home furnishings to underserved families in Kansas City. Executive Director Rich Shøckey discussed the importance of a furnished home...
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City recently donated over 300 chairs to Flourish! Some of those chairs have already found their way to new homes, becoming the foundation for memories of family meals and loved ones gathering together. Thank you, Ameristar!
Flourish Furniture Bank Welcomes Michael Dehner to Board of Directors
Flourish Furniture Bank is very pleased to welcome Michael Dehner to its Board of Directors as acting treasurer. Michael graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Finance and is currently Director of Finance and Accounting at CommunityAmerica Credit...
Flourish Furniture Bank Welcomes Amy Cox as Development Coordinator
Flourish Furniture Bank is pleased to announce that Amy Cox has joined the team as Development Coordinator. She has worked with a number of nonprofit organizations throughout the Kansas City metro area and beyond in the role of development planning, execution and...
Flourish Welcomes Allison Mannering!
We are very happy to announce that Allison Mannering is joining our team as Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator VISTA. Allison was born and raised in the Kansas City area and has spent her life engaging in different community projects and local causes. Formerly a...
successful Topgolf Event!
Thank you to everyone who made it to our Topgolf Fundraiser! Because of you, we surpassed our goal and raised a gross total of $36,000 to furnish homes in Kansas City. We’re overwhelmed by the love and support shown by our community, and so grateful for the passion...
World Environment Day
If you’ve ever toured our showroom and warehouse, you know I love to brag about our “magical corners.” In each corner of our warehouse, we have workshops like woodworking and sewing where otherwise useless products (like stained linens or broken tables) are...
FLOURISH FURNISHINGS ANNOUNCES Cori Wallace JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Flourish Furnishings is proud to announce that Cori Wallace has joined the Board of Directors for Flourish Furnishings, the only furniture bank in Kansas City. Cori Wallace is the engagement director for Della Lamb Community Services in Kansas City, Missouri. A...
2021 Annual Report
2021-Annual-Report-Full-PrintDownload
Flourish Executive Director, Rich Shockey, on Caring for KC
Listen to our Executive Director, Rich Shockey, talk about Flourish's mission on the Caring for KC podcast.
Flourish Furnishings Announces Rick Washington Joins Board of Directors
Flourish Furnishings is proud to announce that Rick Washington has joined the Board of Directors for Flourish Furnishings, the only furniture bank in Kansas City. Rick is currently a kindergarten teacher at Allen Village Charter School, and has been an educator for...
Flourish Furnishings Announces Janine Smiley Joins Board of Directors
Flourish Furnishings is proud to announce that Janine Smiley has joined the Board of Directors for Flourish Furnishings.
New Partnership with Charlie’s House
We're so grateful for our partnership with Charlie's House. Have you heard of them? They have an amazing safety demonstration home in Kansas City near Children's Mercy Kansas City. Their mission is to help prevent accidents and injuries to children in and...
Holiday essential kits
These “do-it-yourself” projects are perfect for getting your work, family, friends, or small group together to make an impact. These projects help us stock our shelves with essentials that are highly requested, but rarely donated. To ensure every client gets a set,...
Zona Rosa #givesBack
Zona Rosa and Flourish Furnishings Zona Rosa Town Center is an open-air, mixed-use shopping center featuring a variety of upscale retail, restaurants, entertainment, office space, and luxury residential units. Zona Rosa is the area’s shopping and dining destination,...
October Volunteer Spotlight
Every season, our volunteers try to make sure clients get everything needed to make their house a home. This includes Christmas trees, holiday lights, and an amazing Halloween station! Thank you to Karen Galvin, Judith Bond, and many others who help set up these...