Baltimore Furniture Bank in Action!
about us
our Vision
At the Baltimore Furniture Bank, we envision a community where everyone has a place to call home. By providing essential furniture and household goods, we foster dignity, comfort, and belonging for those we serve.
our mission
We are a nonprofit project of Uplift Alliance, Inc., dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. Through close collaboration with our partners and other community organizations, we focus on providing furniture and household goods to families and individuals exiting homelessness or shelters due to domestic violence, fire, eviction, immigration and other crises.
Our History
Founded in 2017 and working out of a one-car garage, the Baltimore Furniture Bank has grown exponentially and now resides in a 12,500-square-foot warehouse in the Woodberry neighborhood.
Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference. From our volunteers to our warehouse crew and advisory board members, everyone at the Baltimore Furniture Bank is committed to our mission and the families we serve.
our Community impact
- Since our inception in 2017, we have served 1,351 families and more than 4,000 individuals. In fiscal year 2025, we served approximately 1,000 individuals and 253 families. The need for our support services is overwhelming, especially at a time when inflation, rising housing costs, and shrinking federal reimbursements make our work more vital than ever.
- Our client population includes families and individuals exiting chronic or temporary homelessness, survivors of domestic violence or abuse, refugees and immigrants, veterans, seniors, disabled and chronically ill individuals, and other low-income households affected by economic inequities.
- BFB serves as a pillar in the Baltimore community by advancing economic equity through local hiring, creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals from underserved communities, including immigrants and refugees, and providing staff with a livable wage that supports long-term stability.
our environmental impact
We collected and diverted more than 35 tons of furniture, mattresses, and household goods, saving them from Baltimore City landfills. Every item we reuse prevents waste and supports families on their journey toward stability.
"Life's MOST PERSISTENT AND URGENT QUESTION IS, 'WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?'"
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
