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Who are we? Home Again is a non-profit organization aiming to end furniture poverty in the northeast Avalon.

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2 Who are we? Home Again is a non-profit organization aiming to end furniture poverty in the northeast Avalon.

3 What do we do? Home Again collects gently-used donations from individuals and businesses, and delivers these items to individuals and families in need.

4 Why do we exist? 2010 Streets to Homes needs assessment
2013 Survey of 155 individuals struggling with housing issues and found that only: - 14% had a dining table with chairs - 44% had a bed - 12% had a couch or chair 2015 Home Again Furniture Bank was established to respond to the demonstrated need

5 Who do we serve? Home Again serves the most vulnerable citizens in our region. Those transitioning from: situations of abuse homelessness prison war We also serve: the un- and under-employed individuals with disabilities

6 Partners Choices for Youth Canadian Mental Health Association
Stella's Circle Vibrant Communities Mental Health & Addictions (Eastern Health) Thrive Association for New Canadians John Howard Society AIDS Committee of NL - Tommy Sexton Centre St John’s Native Friendship Centre Gathering Place Wiseman Centre EMPOWER Front Step LeMarchant House Iris Kirby House All local Anglican parishes

7 How do we operate? Home Again works in partnership with local agencies, organizations and faith communities. referral form sent the client is added to our request list - first come, first served the earliest possible delivery based on inventory Furniture Friday volunteer teams deliver and collect donated items

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10 Our Impact in less than 1 Year
220 Households are now furnished. 70+ Volunteers have helped make a difference. 30+ Partner Agencies and Organizations refer clients to us. 200+ Donors have benefitted from our pick-up service. 90 Tonnes of furniture diverted from local landfills.

11 Our future goals Acquire our own space: with offices, warehouse, store-front, workshop Increase sustainability through social enterprise growth Increase the number of partnerships Eradicate furniture poverty in our region

12 Want to get involved? Here’s how:
Partner with us $$$$ Volunteer Donate furniture Let others know

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15 Contact Information Directors: Amy Tulk (709) Maureen Lymburner (709)

16 "It’s easier for a child to dream if they have a bed to sleep in."


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