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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.
Furnish Together: The National Furniture Bank Coalition Hosts First Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.
New furniture bank coalition begins exciting advocacy for furniture banks at the national level!
A First for Community Warehouse and the Nation!
Read all about our Gresham Grand Opening and watch Executive Director Anna’s interview with KOIN 6 morning news!
Community Warehouse Seeks Artist for Rooftop Sculpture at NE Portland Location
BLOGCommunity Warehouse Seeks Artist for Rooftop Sculpture at NE Portland Location Community Warehouse is commissioning a rooftop sculpture for our NE Portland space (3969 NE MLK Jr. Blvd) and would love to consider local artists for this opportunity. We have a budget...
Oregon Natural Fiber Mill Partners with Community Warehouse to Provide Sustainable Beds for Families Overcoming Adversity
Oregon Natural Fiber Mill and Community Warehouse are excited to announce their new partnership, dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainably crafted beds to individuals and families transitioning out of housing instability.
OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Oregon Rep. Salinas introduces bill to allow federal money for furniture banks
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, left, toured Community Warehouse in August. Salinas introduced a bill last week to allow federal funding for furniture banks like 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...
Special Events
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
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
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 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...
Community Warehouse, Tualatin’s 10th birthday celebration
Join us on Thursday, May 26, 2022 to celebrate Community Warehouse, Tualatin's 10th birthday! When: Thursday, May 26th, 4-6pm Where: Tualatin Estate Store: 8380 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR 97062 What: Cake, bubbly, and 10% off all items in the Estate Store Don't miss...
Bagging It Forward
Community Warehouse will be a six-month Bag-It-Forward beneficiary at not one but four New Seasons store locations!
Healing Through Community
Case Manager Marquea Holford shares the impact Community Warehouse serves on the clients she helps.
We’re All Different, and That’s the Beauty of Humans
Board Vice President John Middleton shares why he views Community Warehouse as an essential part of the long-term housing solution here in the Portland metro region.
Let’s “Help Everyone We Can”
Tualatin Program Coordinator, Sylvia Lopez shares how she first heard of Community Warehouse and what her work means to the community.
Letter From Executive Director Anna Kurnizki
After a successful 2023 Chair Affair, Executive Director Anna Kurnizki writes to Community Warehouse supporters to thank them for all they have done to show their love for their community. Friends, I want to start by thanking you for taking the time to read this...
Family Dinner with Board Member Sharetta Butcher
Family Dinner with Board Member Sharetta Butcher by Livy Conner, Communications Specialist I recently had the pleasure of visiting the home of Community Warehouse board member Sharetta Butcher to chat about what home means to her. Sharetta is the Community Care...
We may not have it all together…
We may not have it all together, but together we have it allby Livy Conner, Communications Specialist Just after Michelle and Scott moved to Oregon with their two kids to pursue a job opportunity, their housing fell through. Michelle, who was pregnant with their third...
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