For every $360 in merchandise sold at the Furniture With a Heart Thrift Store, a low-income family can receive a house full of furniture at the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio. As a social enterprise, the thrift store creates a diverse revenue stream for the nonprofit. All proceeds from the store are invested back into the mission of the organization to serve nearly 4,000 families in our community each year.
Furniture Bank also recently launched is second social enterprise, Downsize with A Heart, which is designed to help seniors and their loved ones plan for and implement a transition strategy. Read more.
The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on Facebook as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus through photography. You can also tune in on Instagram.
