News and Events

Amy Tulk is named as the new Executive Director
June 26, 2024

Home Again is thrilled to announce that Amy Tulk, a founding member of Home Again Furniture Bank, has accepted the position of Executive Director.
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Formerly this position was volunteer based and we give our deepest gratitude to Kim Pike for providing years of volunteer service and for continuing to support Home Again as a volunteer Board Member.
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Amy's dedication and passion for Home Again's mission have been evident since the inception of the organization. She has played a crucial role in the non-profit's growth and success, most recently serving as the Director of Operations and being the driving force behind the opening of Home Again's social enterprise, Again & Again thrift store.
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Amy's extensive experience and deep commitment to helping those in our communities, a deep understanding of growth opportunities and operational needs, and a wealth of business knowledge, make her the perfect fit for this leadership role. Under Amy's guidance, Home Again looks forward to continuing its mission of providing furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness and crisis.

Fifth Annual Heads Without Beds: Community Edition raises over $48,000
March 22, 2024

On March 22, 80 participants gathered and joined Home Again to help celebrate all the amazing work they did to support our neighbours who are sleeping on the floor and living without essential furniture. Because of participant's fundraising and the amazing support of donors and our sponsors, over $48,000 was raised!

This will directly impact families, seniors, new Canadians and other members of our community who are waiting for their free furniture delivery. That is AMAZING!

We can't thank our Heads Without Beds participants and donors enough for their generosity and kindness as they continue to share Home Again's mission within their circles and support the delivery of furniture to those who need it most in our region!

We'd also like to take this time to thank our generous event sponsors: Genoa Design International, Orthodontic Associates, East End Dental, Leon's, Terra Nova GMC, Cohen's Home Furnishings, and Crosbie Group. Mark your calendars for next year's community Heads Without Beds which launches March 17, 2025!

Second Annual Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition raises over $96,000
November 2, 2023

Throughout the month of October a group of 12 leaders joined together to fight furniture poverty in our region by fundraising for Home Again. Together they collectively raised over $96,000 for the Heads Without Beds campaign! To put that into a Home Again perspective, that equals:
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- The fuel for 15,360 deliveries. Or,
- Single mattresses for 960 Children to finally dream on. Or,
- The rental and fuel of a cube van needed to furnish 3,840 homes
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Thank you to our incredible leaders who slept without their bed for one night so others wouldn't have to. And thank you to our donors who helped us surpass our 2022 fundraiser by over $50,000. We wouldn't be able to continue to furnish homes in our region without your support.

If you didn't get to donate during the fundraiser, you can still support Home Again by donating online below.

Social Enterprise, Again & Again, Grand Opening!
April 23, 2023

Home Again Furniture Bank's social enterprise, Again & Again welcomed community leaders including Assistant Deputy Minister of Population Health and Wellness of the Department of Health and Community Services, Gillian Sweeney, City of St. John's Mayor, Danny Breen, as well as other valued partners to the private grand opening the thrift store.  

At the event, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced their generous funding towards the Again & Again Thrift Store. Allowing the store to continue the sale of repurposed and refurbished furniture that is not suitable for recipients of the furniture bank due to size or functionality.

Through the store's proceeds, Home Again is able to impact even more lives by supporting recipients physical and mental well-being through free furniture deliveries and the purchase one of the most needed items of furniture, new mattresses.

We are so thankful for this support and continued partnership and are excited to welcome the public to the grand opening of the store at 25 Hebron Way, Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 - 5:30.

To read about Again and Again in the news, visit us here:
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Help Deliver Comfort & Joy this Holiday Season
Donate now to double your impact with matching funds from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
‍December 13, 2022

As the year comes to an end, we want to thank everyone who has supported Home Again.

Before we close out 2022, we are asking our community to be there once again for our neighbours who, tonight, will sleep on the floor and eat from their lap or kitchen counter..

Your past support assisted someone like Leanna* who we had the pleasure to speak with a few months ago. Leanna shared:

‍"When I received the furniture, I had more time to focus on my health instead of where I was going to sleep each night... and now with consistent support from my doctor, I have the right support so my physical and mental health has improved."

‍This young woman had been shuffled between 17 foster homes before ending up homeless and couch surfing. Although she didn’t feel safe or happy, Leanna’s anxiety about living in an empty, unfurnished house prevented her from finding housing. It wasn’t until she heard of Home Again that Leanna felt hopeful and motivated to find safe, stable housing. Knowing she could receive furniture - for free - meant Leanna could finally start to dream of a different, and better, future. 

Since that time, Leanna’s life has been transformed: for more than two years, Leanna has maintained housing, a full-time job and a volunteer position on a Board of Directors. Leanna says, "Thank you. But thank you doesn't seem big enough… my life started over." 

‍Your past support helped people to start over with hope and a sense of possibility. And now, your help is needed once again. At Home Again, we’ve seen a spike in demand for our service. In 2022, every other month brings 50+ new furniture requests. This is in stark contrast to the three years prior with only one month at this shockingly high number. Inevitably, the increased demand for our service is placing a considerable strain on our resources. We're asking for your support to help us meet the increased demand.

Donate today and double your impact with matching funds from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

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Presenting: Again & Again Furniture and Decor Thrift
November 9, 2022

At Home Again, we're always grateful to anyone who thinks of us when they are parting with their furniture. Sometimes, certain furniture pieces may not be suitable for our clients given size, practicality or purpose, and because of this, we couldn't accept them. Until now!

The thrift store offers more convenience to our donors by allowing us to accept all of their furniture, while helping Home Again become more sustainable by selling pieces (large cabinets, armoires, vintage/antique or unique items that serve a decorative purpose) that we'd otherwise have to leave behind. All proceeds from sales will go back to Home Again and the continuation of delivering comfort, dignity and stability to those who need it most. This is needed now, more than ever, as demand for Home Again's service continues to dramatically increase.

This social enterprise will not only support the work of Home Again, it will provide employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities and allow us to partner with other groups and organizations. Stay tuned for more info on that front!

Again & Again opens to the public on Saturday, November 12 at 10AM, and from there the regular hours of operation are Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00AM - 5:30PM. It's located at 25 Hebron Way. Follow Again & Again on Instagram & Facebook: @thriftagainandagain

Introducing Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition
‍October 3, 2022

Today we launch the first-ever Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition campaign.

Building on the engagement and success we experienced with our community Heads Without Beds campaign over the years, this edition brings together inspiring community & business leaders to raise awareness and funds to support the free delivery of beds, sofas, tables and other furnishings to families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances.

By sleeping without their bed for just one night and finding sponsors to support their efforts, participants are helping to ensure others in our region won’t have to do without. Every head deserves a bed.

Meet the "Heads" and support them here: www.headswithoutbedsleaders.ca

Home Again and Newbornlander Collaborate for a Cause
August 11, 2022
‍This 100% local collaboration gives us the warm and fuzzies!
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Your purchase of Newbornlander's handmade Come Home Blanket will support families and individuals in need with 25% of each sale going to Home Again.

The artwork on this adorable baby blanket is by The Quilted Stash and represents the famous jellybean row houses of St. John's!

This eco-friendly blanket can be a perfect gift and souvenir for your precious little ones and can be used in Summer, Fall and Winter.
Blankets are no longer for sale as of Summer, 2023.

Recipient tells personal story of how furniture donations changed his life
Home Again Furniture Bank raising funds to help people like Thomas and decrease waitlist
‍April 20, 2022
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Since 2016, Home Again Furniture Bank has delivered gently-used furniture to 2,135 homes - individuals and families in need - living in the Northeast Avalon region of NL. That means 2,135 unique stories from the people within these homes - individuals and families of all ages, from all backgrounds and circumstances. One of these stories belongs to Thomas Young who graciously shared his appreciation and story with us to share with others. Read Thomas' story here.

Heads Without Beds Campaign 2022
April 4, 2022

Heads Without Beds is BACK! This year's campaign launches April 4th and we'll be taking to the floors on April 29th. Spend one night without your bed so others don't have to. Are you in? www.headswithoutbeds.ca
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‍A New Homecoming for Home Again
April 11, 2022
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‍Back 7 years ago, Home Again Furniture Bank started as an idea amongst a diverse group of community-minded people who came together to respond to a prevalent issue identified in our region: furniture poverty. Many of those founding members remain as employees, partners, volunteers and donors today.

Since that small seed was planted in 2015, Home Again has blossomed into an established organization with growing brand awareness; strong corporate, government and community partnerships; a Board of Directors; and a busy 5-person team (2 f/t, 3 p/t) supported by MANY volunteers. To date, 2109 homes have been furnished, 2058 donors have supported those in need, and 431 tonnes of furniture have been saved from a landfill.

The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador came on board in the very early days to be the foundation we needed to build what we have today. Until recently, Home Again was operating under the umbrella of the Parish of the Ascension. Today, we’re proud to publicly announce that Home Again is now its own stand-alone, fully incorporated organization with our own charitable status. We are deeply grateful for the support from the Anglican Dioceses, and our partnership remains strong through their continued financial and in-kind support, and our intake of clients referred through participating parishes.

While this announcement may sound administrative, it symbolizes much more than that - our next chapter. One of growth, sustainability and new initiatives that will enhance our efforts in ensuring the dignity, stability, wellness and comfort a well-furnished home brings to those we serve.