THIS is what COMMUNITY looks like
Furnish Hope partnered with several local non-profit organizations, to host a Cabi clothing event and make-over workshop for thirty women who are working hard on their journeys to new beginnings.
A Beautiful Celebration of HOPE
We raised more than $180,000 and we are grateful for all who have said 'yes' and taken a seat at Furnish Hope's table of supporters and to all who contributed in countless ways to this year's CHAIRitable Event’s success.
Volunteer Appreciation
A lasting legacy of Furnish Hope is not only the lives of recipients impacted but also the connections and power of our volunteer community. Our volunteers are truly the heartbeat of our organization, creating…
Fond Farewell to Mary
We bid a fond farewell to Mary Barlow at the beginning of the year, and we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge her many contributions as Co-Founder and Director of Finance & Business Administration.
2024 Chair Design Winners
The votes have been counted and these are the winning chair designs! As preparations for our annual fundraiser continue, we are excited to celebrate the talent and creativity of local artists who over the past six weeks…
Senate Testimony
Last Tuesday was an exciting day for Furnish Hope, loaded with promise and potential! Executive Director Megan Martin presented at our state capitol for the first Senate Reading of Oregon Senate Bill 1530.
Take Your Seat!
Get tickets to our annual CHAIRitable event! Spread hope and furnish homes in Central Oregon by joining us for a night of dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing, live music and more!
Best Wishes for Deborah
It is with mixed emotions that we bid a heartfelt farewell to Deborah Asato, one of our co-founders and dearest team members. Deborah has been an integral part of our Furnish Hope family…
A Beautiful Night for HOPE
Oh, what a night! Long-time Furnish Hope champions, first-time supporters, community members and volunteers joined together for an evening of jovial camaraderie - all in the name of HOPE!
The Point Podcast
Megan Martin, Founding Director of Furnish Hope, shares another inspiring report of how surprisingly easy it can be to help restore lives when we work together as a community and it doesn't have to cost us a dime.
Talking with Megan Martin
“Thanks Megan. Thank you for taking the time to share your story and the story of Furnish Hope. To say the work that you and your team are doing is changing lives, well, that would be an understatement.”
Bend Magazine Feature
Bend Magazine features Furnish Hope and our mission to transform empty houses into furnished homes and also highlights the grand opening of Furnish Hope & Home our resale storefront.
Furnish Hope and The FBI
It all started last week, when director Megan Martin picked up the phone. “I got a phone call from the FBI," she said. "We do furnish homes for people that are going through the relocation services with the FBI so…
It Takes a Village
The construction of Bend's Veterans Village is almost complete, but while building new homes is a task in itself, furnishing them is another. That is where the non-profit Furnish Hope came to the rescue.
Helping Hands Furnish Hope
A home is one of the most precious gifts we have in life. It’s our shelter and comfort. Most of us cannot imagine losing our home. However, life comes with many unexpected twists, making us all vulnerable.