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Interview with Terrence McDonald, Who Oversees the Nation’s First and Largest Mattress Recycling Facility

Claire Jarvis2020-09-15T11:57:12-05:00

Terrence McDonald helped Houston Furniture Bank found our Mattress Recycling Center in 2012. For 35 years, McDonald has been the Executive Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County. Terry’s road to entrepreneurial leadership began with a modest tool employed by many nonprofits- the retail thrift store- and has expanded to encompass a small empire of reuse, recycling and upcycling businesses. He also opened the first mattress-recycling facility in the nation and remains the largest mattress recycler in the United States. Terry has led the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County to become the largest social [...]

Interview with Terrence McDonald, Who Oversees the Nation’s First and Largest Mattress Recycling FacilityClaire Jarvis2020-09-15T11:57:12-05:00

Helping Houston Families Overcome the Challenges of COVID-19
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Helping Houston Families Overcome the Challenges of COVID-19

Claire Jarvis2020-09-15T11:36:01-05:00

The Ortiz Family is starting over after Hurricane Harvey, a fire, and an eviction caused by the coronavirus. Johni and Jeremiah Ortiz have been together for seventeen years, and married since 2007. Together, they have five children, ages 12, 10, 9, 5 and 1. Their family has overcome many challenges, most recently a loss of income due to the coronavirus. “We went from being homeless together on more than one occasion, we went from our good times, we went from being separated, we went from having a house fire, going through Harvey. We’ve gone through some things,” said Jeremiah. We met [...]

Helping Houston Families Overcome the Challenges of COVID-19Claire Jarvis2020-09-15T11:36:01-05:00

Virtual Program Celebrating 100,000 Mattresses Recycled with Esteemed Guests

Claire Jarvis2020-08-17T15:24:52-05:00

On July 31st, 2020, Houston Furniture Bank celebrated an important milestone: 100,000 mattresses recycled at Houston Furniture Bank! To mark this happy occasion safely during the coronavirus pandemic, we presented a live, virtual program on Facebook and YouTube. The event was hosted by Houston Furniture Bank’s Board Chairman, Hal Lynde, and featured a number of esteemed guests including Terrence McDonald, Executive Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and founder of the Cascade Alliance; Larry Cress, Vice-Chairman of the Houston Furniture Bank Board; Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale of Gallery Furniture; and Oli Mohammed, Executive Director of [...]

Virtual Program Celebrating 100,000 Mattresses Recycled with Esteemed GuestsClaire Jarvis2020-08-17T15:24:52-05:00

Board Chairman Hal Lynde is a Finalist for the 2020 Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement Award
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Board Chairman Hal Lynde is a Finalist for the 2020 Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement Award

Claire Jarvis2020-08-17T15:27:31-05:00

Hal Lynde, Board Chairman of Houston Furniture Bank and Financial Advisor at Raymond James Financial in Houston, has been announced as one of three national finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 14th Annual Invest in Others Awards. Lynde is being honored for his work with Houston Furniture Bank, which will receive a $10,000 donation from the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. If Lynde wins his category, the donation will increase to $50,000. The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world. Advisors are nominated [...]

Board Chairman Hal Lynde is a Finalist for the 2020 Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement AwardClaire Jarvis2020-08-17T15:27:31-05:00

100,000 Mattresses Recycled at Houston Furniture Bank!
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100,000 Mattresses Recycled at Houston Furniture Bank!

Claire Jarvis2020-07-31T13:59:56-05:00

This month, we celebrate an important milestone: 100,000 mattresses recycled at Houston Furniture Bank! This number represents the work of countless individuals. Houstonians donated their mattresses. Mattress companies and the City of Houston partnered with us. Houston Furniture Bank employees and volunteers put in countless hours of hard work. Beginning in 2012, the program recycled 6,000 mattresses in its first year. In 2019, that number grew to over 27,000 mattresses recycled. 100,000 mattresses, laid end to end would reach beyond Port Arthur from Houston. Houston Furniture Bank is planning a virtual event to celebrate this milestone. Please join us on July [...]

100,000 Mattresses Recycled at Houston Furniture Bank!Claire Jarvis2020-07-31T13:59:56-05:00

Ralph Marek, Who Purchased Houston Furniture Bank’s First Truck, Leaves a Legacy of Giving
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Ralph Marek, Who Purchased Houston Furniture Bank’s First Truck, Leaves a Legacy of Giving

Justin Fox2020-06-26T16:18:02-05:00

Our city has lost a great philanthropist, leader and businessman. Ralph Marek’s 95 years were marked by his generosity and entrepreneurship, both in business and in the community. Board Chairman of Marek Family of Companies, owner of Stanley Construction & Development, and President of Marek Family Foundation, Marek was a longtime member of Houston Furniture Bank’s Advisory Board. He dedicated his life to improving the lives of those less fortunate, using his success as a businessman to give back to his community and uplift underserved Houstonians. He also served on the Advisory Boards of the Dominican Sisters, St. Pius X High [...]

Ralph Marek, Who Purchased Houston Furniture Bank’s First Truck, Leaves a Legacy of GivingJustin Fox2020-06-26T16:18:02-05:00

Staying Home with Essential Furniture During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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Staying Home with Essential Furniture During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:28:53-05:00

Had we not had this furniture during the pandemic, I don’t know what we would have done. Things would have been a lot worse. For 27 years, through historic floods and economic downturns, Houston Furniture Bank has helped Houstonians get the furniture they need to turn empty houses into homes. On March 24th, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a mandatory “Stay Home, Work Safe” order to preserve public health and safety during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Houston Furniture Bank has proudly continued to serve our neighbors in need during this time. With [...]

Staying Home with Essential Furniture During the Coronavirus OutbreakJustin Fox2020-08-17T15:28:53-05:00

Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”
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Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”

Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:30:32-05:00

Janet and Willie are two seniors who received a complete home makeover, courtesy of the DIVAS of Houston Furniture Bank earlier this spring. Overcoming a foreclosure and a bedbug infestation, the couple was forced to walk away from furniture they had accumulated over a lifetime. Today, the pair is comfortably sheltering in place in their fully furnished home, thanks to the thoughtful efforts of DIVAS volunteers. Janet and Willie were connected with Houston Furniture Bank through Star of Hope, a social service agency that supports homeless families in Houston and one of over 45 agencies that partner with Houston Furniture Bank. [...]

Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:30:32-05:00

Volunteer Needs in Houston During COVID-19
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Volunteer Needs in Houston During COVID-19

Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:33:28-05:00

While Houston Furniture Bank has suspended all volunteer activities on sight, there are many ways you can help your fellow Houstonians through volunteerism. Listed below are some ways you can get involved during the coronavirus outbreak, some of which can be done from home! Please keep in mind that if you have any symptoms, are 65 years old or older, have immunodeficiency or live with someone who does, you should stay home. The most important thing you can do during this time is to protect yourself and others by self-isolating. Volunteer From Home #VirtualVolunteerism Harbor Hospice Needs volunteers to make companionship [...]

Volunteer Needs in Houston During COVID-19Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:33:28-05:00

Safely Providing Essential Furniture: COVID 19 Updates
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Safely Providing Essential Furniture: COVID 19 Updates

Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:40:01-05:00

As a charitable organization with the mission of “Making Empty Houses Homes,” Houston Furniture Bank is very proud of the way our team has quickly adapted to the current situation created by the coronavirus. We continue to offer Furniture Assistance to the community and have worked as a team to implement sweeping changes that are keeping both us and the community safe. FAMILIES IN NEED With families confined to their homes during the current situation, essential furniture has never been more important. Houston Furniture Bank continues to provide services to families and individuals affected by hardships such as domestic violence, poverty, [...]

Safely Providing Essential Furniture: COVID 19 UpdatesJustin Fox2020-08-17T15:40:01-05:00

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