2024 Recap: Chicago Furniture Bank's Impact & Growth  2024 has been an incredible year for Chicago Furniture Bank, marked by significant growth, transformative leadership, and an expanding mission to end furniture poverty. Our team, with a fresh leadership lineup, achieved remarkable milestones, and we’re excited to continue this momentum into 2025.   Key Highlights from 2024: Furnished Over 5,000 Homes: This year, we made a tangible difference by furnishing over 5,000 homes for families and individuals in need. 🏘 20,000th Home Furnished: A major milestone! We’ve now furnished over 20,000 homes since our inception, impacting thousands of lives. 🏡 550+ Social-Service Partnerships: We forged connections with over 550 organizations across the Chicagoland area, multiplying our reach and amplifying our impact. 🤝 50,000+ Pieces of Furniture Distributed: We distributed more than 50,000 pieces of furniture, providing comfort and dignity to thousands of people. 🛋 500+ New Volunteers: Over 500 passionate volunteers joined our cause, giving their time and energy to help end furniture poverty. 🤚 12 New Target Segments for Outreach: We launched newsletters to connect with 12 new target segments, expanding our outreach and raising awareness of our mission. ✔️ 2024 was also a year of change and growth within our leadership team. Over the span of just 8 months, we welcomed new leadership: a Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Finances, and a Chief Executive Officer. This dynamic leadership has been essential in driving our success.   We are building for an even stronger 2025. The service goals continue to increase and with them so does the need for more fundraising/forms of revenue. The tools we use with constant contact will be paramount to connecting with new donors, reengaging current/past donors, and spreading our mission to partners. ... View more