News & Media
Explore our latest stories and media coverage about how The Furniture Project is delivering hope and helping neighbors create a place to call home.
Media Inquiries: Members of the media are welcome to contact us for interviews, story opportunities and information about our work by emailing: media@thefurnitureproject.org
Behind the Wheel: Delivering More Than Furniture
Every mile matters. Each week, The Furniture Project travels hundreds of miles to pick up donated furniture and deliver essential home furnishings to families across our community. Learn how community support helps fuel these journeys and transforms empty spaces into homes.
Rooted in Community, Built Through Partnership
Community has always been at the heart of our work. For more than a decade, we've helped transform empty spaces into homes, providing individuals and families with the furniture and household essentials they need to settle in, rebuild and move forward.
None of this happens alone.
Extreme Heat is a Housing Issue in the Omaha Metro
When homes lack proper airflow and cooling options, indoor temperatures can rise fast and make it harder to stay safe. But did you know that having basic home furnishings can help?
The Move-in Gap
The additional costs incurred by moving into a new home are associated with the “Move-in Gap” and furniture makes up a significant percentage of these expenses.
Why Furniture Matters for Family Stability
When we think about a stable home in cities like Omaha, furniture might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Furniture plays a foundational role in family stability, emotional well-being and everyday routines. It creates space for rest, nurturing, connection and growth in ways that go beyond aesthetics or comfort.
Celebrating the Impact of Volunteering
The impact of volunteering doesn’t stop with our clients. Volunteers tell us that their experience has given them a deeper connection to their community and a sense of purpose that stays with them long after their work ends.
Latest Media Coverage
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Two weeks after the Sept. 30 flood, Omaha families are continuing to rebuild their lives. See WOWT’s story about how we work to redistribute household items to our neighbors who need them most.
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Both a donor and our team are featured in this KMTV story highlighting the need for furniture and household goods to help neighbors who were impacted by the flooding that hit the Omaha.
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The Furniture Project is featured in this KETV news story about furniture donations to assist families whose homes were damaged in the Sept. 30 floods.