Furniture Friends
Nonprofit furniture bank collecting and distributing donated furniture to individuals and families in southern Maine to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability.
Who can use this?
Individuals and families in southern Maine who are referred by a case manager or social worker. Referrals are typically made for people transitioning from homelessness, shelters, domestic violence situations, or other housing instability. The referring professional completes a referral form on behalf of the client.
About this resource
Furniture Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Westbrook, Maine that reduces homelessness and improves housing stability by collecting donated furniture and distributing it to individuals and families in southern Maine. The organization works with case managers and social workers who refer clients transitioning out of homelessness, domestic violence situations, or other housing crises. Furniture Friends provides essential household items including beds, dressers, tables, chairs, and kitchenware to help people establish stable homes.
Services offered
- Free furniture for referred individuals and families
- Beds, mattresses, and bedding
- Dressers and storage furniture
- Tables and chairs
- Couches and living room furniture
- Kitchenware and household essentials
- Delivery to recipients' homes
What to expect
If you need furniture, connect with a case manager or social worker who can submit a referral through furniturefriends.org/referral. Once your referral is processed, Furniture Friends will work to match available furniture to your needs and schedule delivery. The process depends on available inventory and volunteer delivery capacity.
What to bring
Your case manager or social worker handles the referral process. Have information about your new living space and what furniture items you need most.