Furnish Forward

06/02/2026

Last week, Furnish Forward was honoured to receive the Youth Achievement Award from the

This recognition is a meaningful milestone for our team and a reminder of why this work matters. Furnish Forward was created to address two connected challenges: usable furniture being sent to landfill, and families, newcomers, students, and individuals rebuilding their lives struggling to access essential household items.

Through furniture reuse and redistribution, we are working to advance the circular economy, reduce waste, and help people furnish their homes with dignity.

We are grateful to the Recycling Council of British Columbia for recognizing youth led climate action and community based solutions. We also want to thank our volunteers, donors, partners, recipients, and supporters who continue to help bring this work to life.

This award encourages us to keep building a more circular, inclusive, and sustainable future.

05/22/2026

150 furniture items saved from landfill. 🌱

Every item given a second life means less waste, more dignity, and a stronger circular economy.

Thank you to everyone who has booked a pickup, volunteered, shared our work, or supported us along the way. This impact is only possible because of community.

Here’s to saving more furniture, reducing waste, and allowing us to furnish more homes.

05/12/2026

Excited to officially welcome Priya to Furnish Forward as our Climate and Circular Economy Intern!

Priya will be supporting our work in measuring the environmental and community impact of furniture reuse, strengthening our impact reporting, and helping us continue building a more circular and inclusive future in Metro Vancouver.

This role is an important step in Furnish Forward’s growth, and I’m grateful to have someone as thoughtful and passionate as Priya joining us on this journey.

Welcome to the team, Priya. Excited for the work ahead!

04/03/2026

Furnish Forward Friday: April Drop is LIVE.

Once a month, we release 10 items from our inventory that need to go. This month’s drop is now available.

Every item is $30.
Yes, even sofas. Even dressers.

Here’s how it works:
Browse the listings on here or Facebook Marketplace
Message us to claim your item
We’ll schedule a pickup time

Important:
Pickup only. No delivery
Appointment required
First come, first served
No holds without confirmation

Once they’re gone, they’re gone until next month.

Check out the drop now on here or Facebook Marketplace and claim yours before it’s gone.

03/30/2026

03/20/2026

Last week, Furnish Forward had the opportunity to be at the at Summit Conference as industry mentors.

It was an incredible experience connecting with students, sharing our journey, and engaging with fellow professionals who are all working towards meaningful impact. Conversations like these remind us why community-driven, sustainable solutions matter now more than ever.

Even more exciting, these conversations come at a time when we’re growing. We’re currently looking to bring on a student intern to join our team and be part of the work we’re building.

If you’re passionate about sustainability, circular economy, and creating real impact in your community, we’d love to connect.

03/12/2026

We’re hiring! 🌱

Furnish Forward is looking for a Climate & Circular Economy Intern to join our team from May to November 2026.

This role will support our project focused on measuring and amplifying the climate impact of furniture reuse. The intern will help quantify greenhouse gas reductions, contribute to building a carbon impact calculator, and support community engagement around circular economy solutions in Metro Vancouver.

This is a great opportunity for a student passionate about climate action, sustainability, and community impact to gain hands on experience working on real world climate solutions.

Internship details
• Part time (20 hours per week)
• May 2026 – November 2026
• $21.67/hour + $500 equipment stipend
• Primarily remote with some field exposure in Metro Vancouver

Eligibility requirement: Applicants must be students from SFU, UBC, UVic, or UNBC due to funder requirements.

📩 To apply, send your resume and cover letter in one document to [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed by the end of March, with interviews taking place in early April.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity!

02/25/2026

Quick question 👇🏼

What’s ONE piece of furniture you couldn’t live without? 🛌🪑

Comment it below

Now imagine moving into a space without it..

Many families & students face this everyday.

You can help change that. Your donation can furnish homes and give someone the comfort of a space they can truly call home.

Give hope today 👉🏽 www.furnishforward.ca/donate-now/

02/23/2026

Why pay high junk removal fee to throw away perfectly good furniture?

That couch.
That table.
That bed frame.
It’s not junk - it’s someone else’s fresh start.

Furnish Forward offers affordable pickup, and instead of heading to the landfill, your furniture goes directly to families, students, and individuals who truly need it.

Don’t pay to waste it.
Redirect it!

Book your pickup today. www.furnishforward.ca

01/08/2026

For many, the New Year represents a fresh start. For too many families, furniture insecurity remains an ongoing reality.

A safe, dignified home starts with the basics. By donating today, you help families access essential furniture while keeping usable items out of landfill and supporting a more circular, equitable future.

Donate today at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-12047 and be part of the change.