SUCCESS STORIES

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 SpecialistJust 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...

Love lifts us up

Love lifts us upby Livy Conner, Communications SpecialistThe love that Brittany and her daughter Juni share fills every room of their home as they read books, make art projects, play dress up, and giggle with stuffed animal friends. “She’s my best friend,” Brittany...

Comedy, community, and connection – a Warehouse magic story

by Anna Kurnizki, Executive Director Mich, a former staff member and longtime superstar volunteer, stopped by the Portland Warehouse to inventory wine for Chair Affair (much of which was donated from her personal collection). I spontaneously asked her to dinner. She...

Health Equity at Community Warehouse

Furniture and Health Equity By Teresa Spangler, Estate Store & Development Assistant When Charles reached out to Community Warehouse this fall, he was struggling during stay at home orders: “I was sitting on one of them camp chairs since I moved in the place three...