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2025 Heads Without Beds Leaders raise nearly $40,000 to help provide beds and hope to neighbours in need
Nov 14, 2025

Home Again Furniture Bank is celebrating the success of the fourth annual Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition campaign, which raised nearly $40,000 to help individuals and families in the community access essential furniture.

On October 30, six local community and business leaders took part in the campaign by spending a night without a traditional bed, choosing fold-away beds, yoga mats, or air mattresses. The experience was intended to build awareness of the reality faced by many neighbours who live without the comfort and stability of basic furniture.

In the weeks leading up to the event, participating leaders used their platforms to encourage conversation, mobilize support, and inspire donations. Their leadership, combined with strong community participation, helped generate significant funds to support Home Again’s furniture programs.

The event itself provided an opportunity for connection and reflection, with participants sharing conversations and insights that extended beyond the night. What began as a single night of discomfort will result in long-term support for individuals and families transitioning into stable homes.

Home Again extends its sincere appreciation to the 2025 Heads Without Beds leaders: Denise Goodyear (Intuitive Media), Geoff Spencer (McInnes Cooper), Jeremy Whittle (Crosbie), Lynn Sullivan (Goulding’s Wholesale, C-Gas Management, Funn Food Factory, Chatman’s Bakery, Winsor Snacks, and West Tower Bakery), Nevin Hollett (eXp Realty), and Peter Miles (North Atlantic), for their commitment and leadership throughout the campaign.

Donation from 2025 Jeux du Canada Games to support families across Newfoundland and Labrador
Sep 26, 2025

Home Again Furniture Bank is recognizing the generous support of the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games, which recently donated nearly 100 beds along with dozens of additional furniture pieces following the conclusion of the Games.

The donated furniture has been transferred to Home Again and will be distributed to families and individuals across the province who are living without essential household items. For many recipients, this support will mean moving off the floor and into a stable living space with the basics needed to settle into their homes.

The donation reflects a thoughtful approach to community impact and sustainability, ensuring that furniture used during the Games continues to serve a meaningful purpose long after the event has ended.

Karen Sherriffs, CEO of the Canada Games, recently spoke with Home Again about the inspiration behind this gift and its importance to supporting families across Newfoundland and Labrador. The interview highlights the shared commitment to strengthening communities and reducing waste.

Home Again extends its sincere thanks to the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games for their leadership and generosity in helping neighbours across the province access the essentials they need to live safely and comfortably.

Heads Without Beds 2024 raises over $38,000 to help families and children rest better
Mar 31, 2025

Home Again Furniture Bank is celebrating the success of its 2025 Heads Without Beds campaign, which raised over $38,000 to help individuals and families across the community access essential furniture, including beds for children and youth.

The campaign culminated in the evening of March 21st with a special screening at Cineplex, where participants and their families gathered before heading home for their own night without a bed. The event created an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build awareness around furniture insecurity, a reality faced by many neighbours in the community.

Funds raised through Heads Without Beds will directly support Home Again’s work to ensure fewer people are forced to sleep on the floor and more families can settle into safe, stable homes.

A sincere thank you is extended to the campaign’s sponsors, with special recognition to presenting sponsor Suncor for their support of the event and their engagement with participants throughout the evening.

This year’s top fundraising team was Macdonald Drive Junior High School (MDJH), whose students and teachers raised an outstanding $6,952. Their Bucket Drop Challenge brought energy and creativity to the campaign, with students wearing pajamas in solidarity while teachers took on the challenge of getting soaked for the cause.

Home Again is grateful to the MDJH community for their leadership and compassion. Their efforts will make a meaningful difference for families receiving furniture and for many children and youth who need a bed to sleep in or a desk to complete their schoolwork.

Home Again Furniture Bank reports strong community impact in 2024
Jan 23, 2025

Throughout 2024, Home Again Furniture Bank continued its work to help individuals and families turn empty spaces into livable homes. Families transitioning out of homelessness, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and individuals facing health challenges or loss relied on Home Again to access the essential furniture needed to begin again with stability.

With the support of donors, volunteers, partners, and community members, Home Again furnished more than 560 homes over the course of the year. This support ensured that hundreds of children, adults, and seniors no longer had to live without basic furnishings such as beds, tables, or seating.

Beyond direct support to households, Home Again’s work also made a significant environmental and community impact. In 2024, 195 tonnes of furniture were diverted from local landfills, while more than 880 households donated furniture to be redistributed to neighbours in need.

Community support played a key role throughout the year. Home Again’s Dreamers monthly giving program grew by 25 new donors, providing reliable funding to support ongoing operations. In addition, two Dream Makers committed to donating every time a new monthly donor signed up, further strengthening long-term sustainability.

Fundraising initiatives also saw strong engagement. Individuals, families, and workplaces participating in the Heads Without Beds community campaign raised more than $27,000, while nine local leaders took part in the second annual Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition, together raising over $56,000 to address furniture poverty in the region.

In 2024, Home Again delivered 538 mattresses to individuals who had previously been sleeping on the floor or on makeshift beds. Support from over 20 corporate partners contributed through financial gifts, in-kind donations, and dedicated volunteer teams during Special Delivery Days.

The organization also benefited from the support of countless volunteers who contributed their time to furniture deliveries, upcycling projects, event planning, fundraising support, photography, and more.

Home Again’s social enterprise, Again & Again, had another strong year, with a 14% increase in sales. All profits from the thrift store directly support Home Again’s furniture programs and delivery services.

Home Again extends its sincere thanks to the many partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters who made this work possible. Their collective efforts helped strengthen communities across the region and will continue to shape the organization’s work in the years ahead.

Over $36,000 raised to bring Comfort and Joy to families for the holidays
Jan 23, 2025

In December 2024, more than 40 families in our community were able to experience the comfort and joy of a furnished home over the holiday season, all thanks to your generosity.

With your support and the matching contributions from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and East End Dental, we raised over $36,000! These funds will allow us to provide essential furniture to many more families living without in the Northeast Avalon, ensuring they have the support they need to move forward.

The need in our community is growing, but so is the kindness and compassion we see from supporters like you. Every donation, every shared message, and every bit of support makes an impact.

Thank you for being part of this important work. If you'd like to help us reach even more families, consider making a donation today. Every contribution brings hope and support to those who need it most.

Community leaders raised $55,450 in the 2024 Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition to help provide furniture to our neighbours
November 5, 2024

On October 24th, a small group of local business and community leaders gathered to spend one night without a bed. As participants in the Heads Without Beds Leaders Edition, their goal was to raise awareness and funds to help our neighbours who live without basic furniture.

Thanks to these brave leaders and their generous supporters, over $55,000 was raised! These funds will support families and individuals transform their houses into true homes with the addition of tables for shared meals, desks for work and study, and beds for a restful sleep. These basic comforts may seem simple, but they provide a sense of security and enable people to thrive.

“There are many important causes but furniture is not the first thing we tend to think about in our community giving. Giving a child their own bed, giving a family a table to eat together, it makes a house a home, and it gives dignity and hope back to people that need a helping hand. Home Again Furniture Bank makes an incredible impact on our community and I'm delighted to contribute in a tiny but meaningful way.” - Jacqueline Lee, CEO at PolyUnity Tech Inc.

“Home Again Furniture Bank is an organization that I am very passionate about. Why I love their mission: Dignity and self-esteem are critical for someone to be the best version of themselves at home, at work & with family. Imagine having a house, but no bed or furniture and being expected to take on the day ahead. Home Again gets furniture and new beds to those who need them to help people start each day a little stronger.” - Robert Forsythe, CEO at Milk Moovement

We're grateful for your support, and for the hard work our leaders put into fundraising for this cause and their willingness to share in this experience. Thank you for standing with us in bringing comfort, stability, and dignity to those who need it most!

Amy Tulk is named as the new Executive Director
June 26, 2024

Home Again is thrilled to announce that Amy Tulk, a founding member of Home Again Furniture Bank, has accepted the position of Executive Director.
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Formerly this position was volunteer based and we give our deepest gratitude to Kim Pike for providing years of volunteer service and for continuing to support Home Again as a volunteer Board Member.
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Amy's dedication and passion for Home Again's mission have been evident since the inception of the organization. She has played a crucial role in the non-profit's growth and success, most recently serving as the Director of Operations and being the driving force behind the opening of Home Again's social enterprise, Again & Again thrift store.
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Amy's extensive experience and deep commitment to helping those in our communities, a deep understanding of growth opportunities and operational needs, and a wealth of business knowledge, make her the perfect fit for this leadership role. Under Amy's guidance, Home Again looks forward to continuing its mission of providing furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness and crisis.

Fifth Annual Heads Without Beds: Community Edition raises over $48,000
March 22, 2024

On March 22, 80 participants gathered and joined Home Again to help celebrate all the amazing work they did to support our neighbours who are sleeping on the floor and living without essential furniture. Because of participant's fundraising and the amazing support of donors and our sponsors, over $48,000 was raised!

This will directly impact families, seniors, new Canadians and other members of our community who are waiting for their free furniture delivery. That is AMAZING!

We can't thank our Heads Without Beds participants and donors enough for their generosity and kindness as they continue to share Home Again's mission within their circles and support the delivery of furniture to those who need it most in our region!

We'd also like to take this time to thank our generous event sponsors: Genoa Design International, Orthodontic Associates, East End Dental, Leon's, Terra Nova GMC, Cohen's Home Furnishings, and Crosbie Group. Mark your calendars for next year's community Heads Without Beds which launches March 17, 2025!

Second Annual Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition raises over $96,000
November 2, 2023

Throughout the month of October a group of 12 leaders joined together to fight furniture poverty in our region by fundraising for Home Again. Together they collectively raised over $96,000 for the Heads Without Beds campaign! To put that into a Home Again perspective, that equals:
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- The fuel for 15,360 deliveries. Or,
- Single mattresses for 960 Children to finally dream on. Or,
- The rental and fuel of a cube van needed to furnish 3,840 homes
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Thank you to our incredible leaders who slept without their bed for one night so others wouldn't have to. And thank you to our donors who helped us surpass our 2022 fundraiser by over $50,000. We wouldn't be able to continue to furnish homes in our region without your support.

If you didn't get to donate during the fundraiser, you can still support Home Again by donating online below.

Social Enterprise, Again & Again, Grand Opening!
April 23, 2023

Home Again Furniture Bank's social enterprise, Again & Again welcomed community leaders including Assistant Deputy Minister of Population Health and Wellness of the Department of Health and Community Services, Gillian Sweeney, City of St. John's Mayor, Danny Breen, as well as other valued partners to the private grand opening the thrift store.  

At the event, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced their generous funding towards the Again & Again Thrift Store. Allowing the store to continue the sale of repurposed and refurbished furniture that is not suitable for recipients of the furniture bank due to size or functionality.

Through the store's proceeds, Home Again is able to impact even more lives by supporting recipients physical and mental well-being through free furniture deliveries and the purchase one of the most needed items of furniture, new mattresses.

We are so thankful for this support and continued partnership and are excited to welcome the public to the grand opening of the store at 25 Hebron Way, Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 - 5:30.

To read about Again and Again in the news, visit us here:
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Help Deliver Comfort & Joy this Holiday Season
Donate now to double your impact with matching funds from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
‍December 13, 2022

As the year comes to an end, we want to thank everyone who has supported Home Again.

Before we close out 2022, we are asking our community to be there once again for our neighbours who, tonight, will sleep on the floor and eat from their lap or kitchen counter..

Your past support assisted someone like Leanna* who we had the pleasure to speak with a few months ago. Leanna shared:

‍"When I received the furniture, I had more time to focus on my health instead of where I was going to sleep each night... and now with consistent support from my doctor, I have the right support so my physical and mental health has improved."

‍This young woman had been shuffled between 17 foster homes before ending up homeless and couch surfing. Although she didn’t feel safe or happy, Leanna’s anxiety about living in an empty, unfurnished house prevented her from finding housing. It wasn’t until she heard of Home Again that Leanna felt hopeful and motivated to find safe, stable housing. Knowing she could receive furniture - for free - meant Leanna could finally start to dream of a different, and better, future. 

Since that time, Leanna’s life has been transformed: for more than two years, Leanna has maintained housing, a full-time job and a volunteer position on a Board of Directors. Leanna says, "Thank you. But thank you doesn't seem big enough… my life started over." 

‍Your past support helped people to start over with hope and a sense of possibility. And now, your help is needed once again. At Home Again, we’ve seen a spike in demand for our service. In 2022, every other month brings 50+ new furniture requests. This is in stark contrast to the three years prior with only one month at this shockingly high number. Inevitably, the increased demand for our service is placing a considerable strain on our resources. We're asking for your support to help us meet the increased demand.

Donate today and double your impact with matching funds from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

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Presenting: Again & Again Furniture and Decor Thrift
November 9, 2022

At Home Again, we're always grateful to anyone who thinks of us when they are parting with their furniture. Sometimes, certain furniture pieces may not be suitable for our clients given size, practicality or purpose, and because of this, we couldn't accept them. Until now!

The thrift store offers more convenience to our donors by allowing us to accept all of their furniture, while helping Home Again become more sustainable by selling pieces (large cabinets, armoires, vintage/antique or unique items that serve a decorative purpose) that we'd otherwise have to leave behind. All proceeds from sales will go back to Home Again and the continuation of delivering comfort, dignity and stability to those who need it most. This is needed now, more than ever, as demand for Home Again's service continues to dramatically increase.

This social enterprise will not only support the work of Home Again, it will provide employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities and allow us to partner with other groups and organizations. Stay tuned for more info on that front!

Again & Again opens to the public on Saturday, November 12 at 10AM, and from there the regular hours of operation are Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00AM - 5:30PM. It's located at 25 Hebron Way. Follow Again & Again on Instagram & Facebook: @thriftagainandagain

Introducing Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition
‍October 3, 2022

Today we launch the first-ever Heads Without Beds: Leaders Edition campaign.

Building on the engagement and success we experienced with our community Heads Without Beds campaign over the years, this edition brings together inspiring community & business leaders to raise awareness and funds to support the free delivery of beds, sofas, tables and other furnishings to families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances.

By sleeping without their bed for just one night and finding sponsors to support their efforts, participants are helping to ensure others in our region won’t have to do without. Every head deserves a bed.

Meet the "Heads" and support them here: www.headswithoutbedsleaders.ca

Home Again and Newbornlander Collaborate for a Cause
August 11, 2022
‍This 100% local collaboration gives us the warm and fuzzies!
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Your purchase of Newbornlander's handmade Come Home Blanket will support families and individuals in need with 25% of each sale going to Home Again.

The artwork on this adorable baby blanket is by The Quilted Stash and represents the famous jellybean row houses of St. John's!

This eco-friendly blanket can be a perfect gift and souvenir for your precious little ones and can be used in Summer, Fall and Winter.
Blankets are no longer for sale as of Summer, 2023.

Recipient tells personal story of how furniture donations changed his life
Home Again Furniture Bank raising funds to help people like Thomas and decrease waitlist
‍April 20, 2022
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Since 2016, Home Again Furniture Bank has delivered gently-used furniture to 2,135 homes - individuals and families in need - living in the Northeast Avalon region of NL. That means 2,135 unique stories from the people within these homes - individuals and families of all ages, from all backgrounds and circumstances. One of these stories belongs to Thomas Young who graciously shared his appreciation and story with us to share with others. Read Thomas' story here.

Heads Without Beds Campaign 2022
April 4, 2022

Heads Without Beds is BACK! This year's campaign launches April 4th and we'll be taking to the floors on April 29th. Spend one night without your bed so others don't have to. Are you in? www.headswithoutbeds.ca
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‍A New Homecoming for Home Again
April 11, 2022
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‍Back 7 years ago, Home Again Furniture Bank started as an idea amongst a diverse group of community-minded people who came together to respond to a prevalent issue identified in our region: furniture poverty. Many of those founding members remain as employees, partners, volunteers and donors today.

Since that small seed was planted in 2015, Home Again has blossomed into an established organization with growing brand awareness; strong corporate, government and community partnerships; a Board of Directors; and a busy 5-person team (2 f/t, 3 p/t) supported by MANY volunteers. To date, 2109 homes have been furnished, 2058 donors have supported those in need, and 431 tonnes of furniture have been saved from a landfill.

The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador came on board in the very early days to be the foundation we needed to build what we have today. Until recently, Home Again was operating under the umbrella of the Parish of the Ascension. Today, we’re proud to publicly announce that Home Again is now its own stand-alone, fully incorporated organization with our own charitable status. We are deeply grateful for the support from the Anglican Dioceses, and our partnership remains strong through their continued financial and in-kind support, and our intake of clients referred through participating parishes.

While this announcement may sound administrative, it symbolizes much more than that - our next chapter. One of growth, sustainability and new initiatives that will enhance our efforts in ensuring the dignity, stability, wellness and comfort a well-furnished home brings to those we serve.

Your support has provided Comfort & Joy over the holiday season!
Jan 23, 2025

In December 2024, more than 40 families in our community were able to experience the comfort and joy of a furnished home over the holiday season, all thanks to your generosity.

With your support and the matching contributions from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and East End Dental, we raised over $36,000! These funds will allow us to provide essential furniture to many more families living without in the Northeast Avalon, ensuring they have the support they need to move forward.

The need in our community is growing, but so is the kindness and compassion we see from supporters like you. Every donation, every shared message, and every bit of support makes an impact.

Thank you for being part of this important work. If you'd like to help us reach even more families, consider making a donation today. Every contribution brings hope and support to those who need it most.