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
The Tax Benefits of Donating to The Furniture Project
Because our organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your furniture donation may be tax-deductible. That means you may be able to subtract the value of your donated items from your taxable income, which could lower the amount of taxes you owe.
Share the Warmth: A February Call for Helping Hands
This time of year, we and other service organizations often see a slowdown in volunteer groups. However, our work is especially crucial this time of year. Volunteer with The Furniture Project today.
Simple and Meaningful Ways to Support The Furniture Project Without Spending a Dime
Every week, we help transform empty rooms into welcoming spaces for people starting or rebuilding their lives. The best part is you can help without spending a dime.
Furnishing Hope & Building Community: Our 2025 Highlights
2025 was another milestone year for The Furniture Project. This year brought growth, new opportunities for us and our clients and powerful reminders of why our mission matters.
America Recycles Day: Turn Your Furniture into the Comforts of Home
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Americans discarded approximately 12.1 million tons of furniture and furnishings in 2018. Most of this furniture ends up in landfills, contributing to waste and environmental impact.
Furnishing Hope for Survivors: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Leaving an abusive situation is one of the most courageous and difficult decisions a person can make. It often means walking away from everything, including furniture, belongings and basic household necessities to find safety. Many of the people that we serve are survivors of domestic violence and we take that responsibility seriously.
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.