Inspired by the work being done through The Furniture Bank of Ottawa, three Oklahoma City faith-based organizations: The First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, Skyline Urban Ministries (an affiliate of the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference), and Catholic Charities came together to create The Furniture Bank of Oklahoma City.  The furniture ministry is designed to help refugees, the working poor and foster families create homes with dignity.  In addition to those groups, people who lose homes in disasters, women who are fleeing abusive situations and others in need could also benefit from the ministry.

The 7,500 square foot store is located at 3922 N.W. 10th Street in Oklahoma City.  The showroom is filled with sofas, chairs, tables, beds, lamps, rugs, paintings, dishes and other household items arranged much like you would find them in any other furniture store.  There is also space for volunteers to work on refurbishing some of the donated furniture items.

The Furniture Bank is only open by appointment to those who have been referred by one of the sponsoring ministries. The shoppers pay a nominal amount for the furniture, but those who have no money can volunteer at one of the sponsoring organizations in exchange for their purchases.

Donations may be dropped off at The Furniture Bank, 3922 NW 10th on Saturday Mornings from 9:00 AM until Noon. For more information call 405-905-5826.