Serving families of NW Ohio since 2008...
- Over 100 people volunteer their time and talents, for a combined total of over 32,600 hours of service.
- Together we have served over 1,564 families, which includes adults and children, improving the lives of 4,434 people, most of whom are starting life over with nothing.
- We have been able to provide our families with 14,774 pieces of furniture.
- Our most requested items are: Beds, Dressers, Couches, Kitchen Table & Chairs
Participants: Families Served Volunteers: Furniture: |
2021
3,600 1,542 |
2020 3,600
1,380 |
2008-2021 36,200
16,316 |
2020 Non-furniture items distributed
390 towel sets
200 dish sets
375 pans and skillets
265 bedding sets
160 flatware sets
320 lamps
320 small kitchen appliances
390 children books (grades 1-12)
330 boxes of household items donated to Goodwill and Catholic Justice Ministry
Furniture Ministry Annual Reports
EFM 2022 Annual Report *NEW*
EFM 2021 Annual Report
EFM 2020 Annual Report
EFM 2019 Annual Report
EFM 2018 Annual Report
EFM 2017 Annual Report
EFM 2016 Annual Report
EFM 2015 Annual Report
EFM 2014 Annual Report
Furniture Ministry in the News...
Among The Lucky Few: Syrian Family Rebuilds In America's Heartland
Ari Shapiro with NPR's "All Things Considered" visited Toledo during the week of October 5th to see how different organizations were working together to provide support for Syrian refugees. Our agency, US Together suggested they spend some time at the EFM Warehouse to learn more about our ministry, and our support to their mission.
Teen Volunteers Pay it Forward
Using furniture to make a difference
Toledo Area Parent
Better Living - NBC24
The agencies that we serve include:
Leading Families Home (Formerly Beach House and FOCUS)
YWCA Northwest Ohio
Mercy Health - Healthy Connections
Cocoon Shelter
TASC of Northwest Ohio
Marketplace for All People
Bethany House
Harbor Behavioral Health
Family House
Greater Toledo Newcomer Center
Health Care for Homeless Vets
St. Pauls' Community Center
Zepf Center