By: Jinny Wong
An abused woman is beaten an average of 33 times before she makes her first attempt to leave her violent home. When she finally escapes clutching her children, she is left with little more than the clothes on her back.
Even though social services will do all they can to help find this woman a new living environment and shelter, she is often left with no chairs to sit on, no bed to sleep in, and no dishes to eat with.
These are the people that the Furniture Bank has been helping for over 12 years.
Founders Sister Anne Schenck CSJ, Hugh Morris Q.C., and Ann Manuel have been striving to turn a house into a home for thousands of families. They have been able to achieve this by providing used furniture donated by generous families and corporations. Monetary donations are used to assist in on-going costs such as telephone lines, and heating bills.
Furniture Bank makes it possible for families leaving difficult situations re-establish a home. The families in need are referred to them by community agencies such as shelters and refugee centres.
Find out how you can help out by visiting Furniture Banks.
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