At Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, we’re dedicated to furnishing homes and building lives in our community. Our transformative partnership with Furniture Bank has been instrumental in achieving this mission. Since connecting in 2020, Furniture Bank has provided invaluable support, strengthening our operations and expanding our reach.
Here’s how this partnership has empowered us:
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Modernized Operations: Thanks to Furniture Bank, we’ve transitioned from outdated paper-based systems to a streamlined, technology-driven approach using Salesforce. This has significantly improved our efficiency in managing client referrals, donations, and overall operations. We can now better track our impact and make data-driven decisions.
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Boosted Marketing and Fundraising: Furniture Bank’s expertise in digital marketing, website optimization, and online fundraising has significantly enhanced our ability to connect with donors and raise vital funds for our programs.
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Strategic Growth: With Furniture Bank’s guidance, we’ve successfully secured over $500,000 in grants and government funding, enabling us to expand our services and reach more families in need.
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Increased Impact: Since partnering with Furniture Bank, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of families we serve, the amount of furniture we collect, and our overall impact in the community. We’re well on our way to achieving our goal of serving 1,000 clients annually.
The exciting news is that this partnership is growing! In 2025, with support from IKEA and Furniture Bank Toronto, we’ll be able to expand our services even further and share our success story with other communities across Canada through the North American Furniture Bank Coalition (NAFC) [add hyperlink to NAFC website]. We’re proud to be part of this national movement to combat furniture poverty. Learn more about Furniture Bank’s impact and how this partnership works: [link to Furniture Bank blog post about the partnership model]. You can also support our work by requesting a furniture pickup, donating funds, or volunteering. Together, we can furnish hope for families in Winnipeg.
