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Get a glimpse behind the Community Warehouse curtains (pun intended – ‘cause you know, we like furniture). Check out our blog, filled to the brim with news & events, success stories, and all the things that make us different – and awesome.

The Power of Mattress Donations at Community Warehouse

The Power of Mattress Donations at Community Warehouse

By Cara GriffinCara is a writer and editor whose work supports organizations and individuals creating a more humane and sustainable built environment. Learn more about her at www.caragriffin.me.From straw-filled sacks to memory foam marvels, mattresses have come a...

Strategic Plan Update June 2024

Strategic Plan Update June 2024

It’s been a little over a year since we unveiled our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, and we’ve been hard at work! We want to take a moment to share some highlights of the progress we’ve made.Focus Area 1Broaden Community Awareness & Engagement Communications Hired a...

Special Events

Gresham Furniture Bank Grand Opening

Gresham Furniture Bank Grand Opening

Let's celebrate the grand opening of our new Gresham furniture bank!   When: Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Where: 464 NE 219th Ave, Gresham, OR 97030Join us for the grand opening of our new Gresham Furniture Bank! We’ve relocated our Eastside...

Westside Furniture Bank Grand Opening

Westside Furniture Bank Grand Opening

Let's celebrate the grand opening of our new Westside furniture bank location!   Where: Westside Community Warehouse (9806 SW Tigard St, Portland, OR 97223) When: Saturday, September 14, 10 AM to 3 PMCome celebrate the grand opening of our Westside furniture...

Toast to Tualatin Estate Store

Toast to Tualatin Estate Store

Come one, come all! You’re Invited to a Toast to Tualatin Estate Store!   Where: Tualatin Estate Store (8380 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR 97262) When: Saturday, July 20, 10 AM to 3 PMWe've missed seeing all of our west-side supporters since the closure of the...

Chair Affair 2024, A Night to Remember

Chair Affair 2024, A Night to Remember

On May 2, 2024, Community Warehouse celebrated our 18th annual Chair Affair in grand style! After four years of scaled-back virtual or hybrid events, we were thrilled to gather with over 200 supporters at the Portland Hilton Downtown.    Donors, volunteers,...

Spring 2024 Pop-Up Volunteer Events

Spring 2024 Pop-Up Volunteer Events

Curious about what goes on in our warehouse but can’t commit to a regular volunteer schedule? Join us for a Pop-Up Volunteer Day! We’re hosting monthly volunteer events at our Portland and Tualatin furniture banks. Activities include sorting and bundling linens,...

Summer Square 2022

Summer Square 2022

Summer Square is a one-day, outdoor festival for the whole family! Come delight in the treasures and talents of our community and celebrate our abundance. Here’s the awesome line up: ≋-≋ Vintage clothing finds finds from William Temple House ≋-≋ Snap a pic at...

Saleam’s Story

Saleam’s Story

A few years ago, Saleam experienced a series of adversities and found himself facing homelessness. Support from a local shelter led to stable housing, and a case manager connected him to Community Warehouse. “I didn’t know it was going to be this good of quality of...

Letter From Executive Director, Spring 2025

Letter From Executive Director, Spring 2025

Following the success of the 2025 Chair Affair, Executive Director Anna Kurnizki writes to Community Warehouse supporters with gratitude, sharing highlights from the past year and celebrating their incredible impact on the community. We live in a time that feels both...

It’s amazing how much work can be accomplished by so few when the hearts are dedicated. You guys are the real deal.

Jane Green

Community Advocate