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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
Volunteer Month
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!