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Member Agency Spotlight: Veterans Multi-Service Center

Cover Photo & VMC Logo are Property of the Veterans Multi-Service Center The Philadelphia Furniture Bank depends on more than 60 member agencies in...
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Why Choose Good Haul? Sustainable Junk Removal

When it comes to junk hauling, there seem to be endless choices. But how many of those haulers intentionally make a positive impact on the community...
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Philadelphia's Affordable Housing Challenges

Pathways to Housing PA provides housing services for people who have experienced chronic homelessness – and we are increasingly unable to find...
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Meet Anthony

Anthony has been a Pathways participant since October 2018. His first apartment was in Kensington, near where he spent a lot of time when he was...
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Furnished for Good was a success!

View Photos from the Event On Tuesday, April 30, we hosted our annual Furnished for Good fundraiser at Cherry Street Pier. Furnished for Good is a one...
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The Journey of Junk: Exploring the Life Cycle of Discarded Items

The average American can produce over 1,600 pounds of trash per year. While it’s likely true that over half of that number is truly unusable waste, a...
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Meet the Artists 2024 - Part 4

As we approach this year’s Furnished for Good, we will feature our artists who have created pieces for the upcoming event and auction. This year we...
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Meet the Artists 2024 - Part 3

As we approach this year’s Furnished for Good, we will feature our artists who have created pieces for the upcoming event and auction. This year we...
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Featured Trainer: Felicia Roche, MHC, M.A.

Q: Tell us about your professional and/or educational background. I am a mother, author, public speaker, therapist, and mental health advocate...
Featured Trainers
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Meet the Artists 2024 - Part 2

As we approach this year’s Furnished for Good, we will feature our artists who have created pieces for the upcoming event and auction. This year we...