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To celebrate and recognize the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio on its 25th Anniversary
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WHEREAS, the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio celebrates 25 years of restoring hope for local families in need on March 25, 2023. Founded by Jeffrey Hay in March 1998, the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio has grown from one man and his red pickup truck serving 400 families in a year to serving 3,393 families in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio has served over 75,000 local families facing a severe life crisis, providing essential furniture items and home goods - everything necessary to turn an empty house into a home of hope through generous donations from thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations. Families served by the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio experience increased residential stability, reduced financial stress, and a restored sense of hope in the future; and
WHEREAS, the work of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio would not be possible without the support of thousands of volunteers over the last 25 years, building furniture, serving families, processing donations, and more; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus City Council proclaims March 25, 2023, as Furniture Bank Day in Columbus and encourages all Columbus Residents to join in this observance; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That we hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, in their service and dedication to reducing the impacts of poverty on Columbus families.