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Get a glimpse behind the Community Warehouse curtains (pun intended – ‘cause you know, we like furniture). Check out our blog, filled to the brim with news & events, success stories, and all the things that make us different – and awesome.
VERY Exciting News from Community Warehouse!
We have BIG news to share with you! (drumroll, please...) We are thrilled to announce that Community Warehouse has been selected to receive a Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) grant of nearly $1.6 million from the United States Environmental Protection Agency...
Calling All Artists: The Children’s Chair Project
Calling all Artists!Community Warehouse is seeking volunteer artists to participate in the Children's Chair Project featured at our annual fundraising event, Chair Affair.How it works: Artists turn used, castoff children's chairs into unique, joyful pieces of...
Donating to Community Warehouse Just Got Easier
by Veronica Booth, Development Coordinator After two years of residential pick-up services being suspended or limited, Community Warehouse is happy to announce the return of self-scheduling for donation pick-ups! On our website, there are now two options for you to...
Spring is in the Air…Time to Clean, Sort, and Donate!
by Veronica Booth, Development Coordinator With sunny skies finally giving us some hope for an end to our soggy winter, it’s a perfect time to give your home and spaces a refresh. Warmer weather gets us not only shedding extra layers, but also some of the clutter and...
Meet Our New Board Members!
By Anna Kurnizki, Executive Director In 2021, Community Warehouse welcomed six new members to our Board of Directors. Joining a nonprofit Board is no small commitment, and doing so during a pandemic is exceptionally courageous. We are delighted to introduce these...
A warm welcome to our Executive Director— Anna Kurnizki!
by Pua Trice, Communications Manager Community Warehouse is pleased to announce Anna Kurnizki as our new Executive Director. Her nonprofit career spans 10 years, including roles in fundraising, management, and executive leadership.With 8 years of experience at...
Special Events
Bagging It Forward
Community Warehouse will be a six-month Bag-It-Forward beneficiary at not one but four New Seasons store locations!
Giving On The Go Has Never Been Easier
Our donation drive is back, and Uber is making it easier to give on the go! Meeting friends for lunch? Running errands? Stop by Community Warehouse before heading to your destination.
2018 Chair Affair Children’s Chairs- A Sneak Peek!
Every year, Chair Affair guests look forward to seeing the outstanding works of art and transformed furnishings created by renowned local artists for the latest series of artistic children’s chairs.
Bringing the Comforts of Home to New Affordable Housing Community with BedMart
The brand new Hill Park Apartment building seemed to glow in the afternoon sun as the Bedmart and Community Warehouse delivery trucks pulled into the parking lot.
Letter From Executive Director Anna Kurnizki
After a successful 2023 Chair Affair, Executive Director Anna Kurnizki writes to Community Warehouse supporters to thank them for all they have done to show their love for their community. Friends, I want to start by thanking you for taking the time to read this...
Family Dinner with Board Member Sharetta Butcher
Family Dinner with Board Member Sharetta Butcher by Livy Conner, Communications Specialist I recently had the pleasure of visiting the home of Community Warehouse board member Sharetta Butcher to chat about what home means to her. Sharetta is the Community Care...
We may not have it all together…
We may not have it all together, but together we have it allby Livy Conner, Communications SpecialistJust after Michelle and Scott moved to Oregon with their two kids to pursue a job opportunity, their housing fell through. Michelle, who was pregnant with their third...
Love lifts us up
Love lifts us upby Livy Conner, Communications SpecialistThe love that Brittany and her daughter Juni share fills every room of their home as they read books, make art projects, play dress up, and giggle with stuffed animal friends. “She’s my best friend,” Brittany...
Comedy, community, and connection – a Warehouse magic story
by Anna Kurnizki, Executive Director Mich, a former staff member and longtime superstar volunteer, stopped by the Portland Warehouse to inventory wine for Chair Affair (much of which was donated from her personal collection). I spontaneously asked her to dinner. She...
Health Equity at Community Warehouse
Furniture and Health Equity By Teresa Spangler, Estate Store & Development Assistant When Charles reached out to Community Warehouse this fall, he was struggling during stay at home orders: “I was sitting on one of them camp chairs since I moved in the place three...
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