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2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
During the week of July 21, 2025, Furnish Together hosted its 2nd Annual Conference with over 40 furniture banks attending in person or online. Plus, the first-ever policy summit to combat furniture poverty. The event put a national spotlight on the issue, armed with powerful data showing 1 in 3 Americans lack essential furniture. The coalition is uniting furniture banks nationwide to advocate for policies that help turn empty houses into homes.
See the press release HERE
D.C. Summit Takes on Hidden Issue of Furniture Poverty, article by FurnitureToday
2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
Furnish Together took the fight against furniture poverty to Washington, D.C., with its “A Bed for Every Head” policy briefing on July 22, 2025. The event, covered by Furniture Today, presented powerful data showing that millions of Americans lack essential furniture. The summit showcased the growing national momentum of the coalition as it works to drive policy change and ensure every family has the furnishings needed for a dignified home.
Read the article HERE
The Furniture Gap: Solving A Hidden Crisis For American Families, article by Forbes
2nd Annual Furnish Together Conference and Public Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.
The Furniture Gap: Solving A Hidden Crisis For American Families, article by Forbes
"Furniture poverty" is a hidden crisis affecting one in three U.S. residents, where families secure housing but lack the resources for essential items like beds and tables, which undermines their stability and well-being. To address this gap, a national coalition of nonprofits called Furnish Together is uniting furniture banks to raise awareness and create a system for redistributing donated goods, turning empty spaces into dignified homes.
Read the article HERE