Foundations of Furnish Hope

Founded in faith, perseverance and a belief in saying yes to the impossible.

Founders

  • Megan Martin

    FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Deborah Asato

    CO-FOUNDER AND FORMER MARCOM DIRECTOR

  • Mary Barlow

    CO-FOUNDER AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Together, Megan and co-founders Deborah Asato and Mary Barlow, former longtime colleagues, built Furnish Hope from a vision into a community organization that would grow to become the only furniture bank to serve the Central Oregon tri-counties of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook. Ever a team effort, the start-up phase and evolving operations relied on their collaborative strategic planning and complementary skill sets as well as the incredible contributions of volunteers and community-wide support over the years. 

This collective journey of faith, hope and love continues to shape Furnish Hope's legacy, creating a profound impact on countless lives. We are not only furnishing homes. We are impacting our region with hope and love, one home at a time.

Late in 2018, I received a message from my church about a mother leaving Bethlehem Inn with her three children, starting life over and in need of an apartment full of furnishings. I immediately had a vision so profound that it left me wrecked on the floor and weeping.” — Megan Martin

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