Get Help Replacing Damaged Furniture
Many people lost furniture as a result of Hurricane Ike. But, there is a agency, The Furniture Bank, that is working to help extremely low income people replace some of their furniture. The mission of the Furniture Bank is to serve area residents through local agencies and non-profit organizations.
They complement existing efforts to assist those that lack basic furnishings. Making empty houses homes means:
- Children don’t have to sleep on the floor
- Families can sit at a table together for their meals
- Everyday items can have a place other than in a box
On November 9th, The Furniture Bank successfully completed a furniture drive to help victims of Hurricane Ike. If you need assistance, contact one of their partner agencies, listed below.
The partner agencies can purchase low cost furniture vouchers. One voucher is exchanged for one used piece of furniture. The Furniture Bank is not able to deliver furniture, but there is a delivery service that you can hire for a minimum of $60.
- Alliance for Multicultural Community Services, 713-776-4700
- Amcare Residential Living, 713-686-9993
- Angela House, 281-445-9696
- Avance, Inc., 713-812-0033
- Bonita Street House of Hope, 713-691-0900
- The Bridge over Troubled Water, Inc, 713-472-0753
- Career and Recovery Resources, Inc., 713- 225-3330
- Catholic Charities, 713-526-4611
- Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 713-354-4486.
- Children’s Protective Services, 713-394-4000
- Christ Church Cathedral, 713-222-2593
- Communities in Schools, 713-654-1515
- The Council on Alcohol & Drug, Houston, 713-942-4100
- Covenant House Texas, 713-523-2231
- Early Childhood Intervention, 713-970-4800
- Foundation for Teen Health, 713 - 873-3601
- Gulf Coast Community Services, 713 393-4700
- Harvest Life Foundation, 713-921-7771
- Houston Children’s Charity, 713-524-2878
- Interfaith Ministries, 713-533-4900
- Joan Hunter Ministries, 281-358-5020
- Light the Way Home, Inc., 866-775-0442
- MHMRA of Harris County, 713-970-7000
- Monica Lamb Wellness Foundation
- Paramount Human Development Corp., 281-591-4700
- Refugee Services of Texas, Inc., 713-644-6224
- Santa Maria Hostel, 713-222-0699
- SEARCH, 713-739-7752
- St. Vincent De Paul Society, 713-741-8234
- Star of Hope, 713-748-0700
- Tabernacle of Christ Ministries, 832-882-1027
- Tourette Syndrome Association Of Texas, 281-395-5392
- Victory Mission Center, Inc., 713-270-4800
- YMCA International Refugee Services, 713-339-9015
Finally, if you have gently used furniture, or are able to donate some time to help with these efforts, you can contact the Furniture Bank at (713) 842-9771 or online at http://www.fb-houston.org/






