February 2026 Furniture Bank Newsletter

Dear Friends,

Michigan winters are a powerful reminder of just how much warmth matters. While Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted an early Spring, we know it’s not Spring until May.

As cold continues and the snow continues to fall, our drivers are on the road every day, picking up donated furniture and delivering it to families who need it most. Their dedication never wavers. No matter the weather, they show up with strength, compassion, and an unwavering belief in our mission. Because of them, children have beds to sleep in, families gather around tables, and houses begin to feel like homes even on the coldest days.

At the same time, we are facing real challenges. A sluggish economy, fewer people moving — which is historically our strongest predictor of donations — and an especially cold and snowy winter have all slowed the flow of furniture. But while donations may slow, the need does not. As of today, 120 families are waiting for the essential furnishings that provide comfort, dignity, and stability.

This is where YOU can help. Your voice matters. Your social capital matters. When you tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and social media networks that the Furniture Bank needs gently used chairs, tables, mattresses, and dressers, it makes a difference. Many people have an extra item they no longer need — they simply may not know where it can do the most good.

When you share our mission, you help connect that extra chair or table to a mother rebuilding her life, a child who needs a bed of their own, a senior living on a fixed income, or a veteran starting over. And the best part is, we can pick it up.

With gratitude and optimism,