Transfer Station Collections in Action
In our last newsletter, we shared the news of our initiative partnering with Seattle Public Utilities to reduce furniture waste at the source…
Impacts - Fall 2024
This fall our group repair events continued strong all the way to the holiday break…
Before & After - Fall 2024
Just a sampling of some of the pieces that were revived by hundreds of hard-working volunteers this past fall…
Before & After - Spring/Summer 2024
This spring and summer dozens of hard-working volunteers contributed to reviving these pieces of furniture and more.
Workforce Development in Action
In December of last year, we were awarded a Green Equity Initiative Grant from the BECU Foundation...
Grants & Gifts from Corporate Volunteers
As a non-profit effort, every financial show of support we receive is welcome and appreciated...
Impacts - Spring & Summer 2024
This spring our group repair events increased significantly and kept steady throughout the summer...
Earth Month at the Repair Bank
A very busy Earth Month kicked off spring with a bang at the Repair Bank!
Repair Bank News Brief
Just a little news round-up of the other happenings at the Repair Bank this spring and summer!
Partner Spotlight: Congolese Integration Network of Seattle
Our organization partners with a variety of non-profits and faith organizations that utilize our services to provide additional help to community members they support…
Summit Sierra School Expeditions Experience
One of the primary goals of Furniture Repair Bank is to promote and foster the skills of repair, refinishing, and redesign…
Before & After - Winter 2024
This winter dozens of hard-working volunteers contributed to reviving these pieces of furniture and more.
Impacts - Winter 2024
This winter we hosted many group repair events, significantly increased our individual volunteer numbers, and of course…
Repair Bank News Brief
Just a little news round up of some special things that have been happening at the Repair Bank this winter!
Fall 2023 Impacts
This fall we hosted 26 repair events, donated 62 items, and many more items are ready for deliveries in December.
Our Weekend with Seattle GiveCamp
Managing our inventory is not an easy task. As the first in the nation non-profit furniture repair bank, there isn’t an existing inventory management system that exactly aligns with our process. …
Donor Stories: Alek
The furniture we restore here at the Repair Bank comes from the generosity of many empathic and environmentally-minded King County residents who learn about us through a variety of channels. One of those is the “What do I do with…?” tool on the King County website …
Recycling Right in Kirkland
America Recycles Day occurs every November to raise awareness about recycling as the practice of recycling isn’t always as simple and straightforward as some may think. Even those with the benefit of curbside recycling cannot put anything and everything into the bins…
Fall 2023 - Before/After
This fall dozens of hard-working volunteers contributed to reviving these pieces of furniture and more.