Needs

The other day I was in desperate need of a pair of scissors to cut the tag off a new shirt. Rumbling around the house, tossing things to and fro, mumbling under my breath 'where could they be. I know I had them just yesterday.' It is so frustrating to have a need something and not be able to address it.

Like many non-profits the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is always in need. Like the stack of books you wish you had time to read, the needs can sometimes be overwhelming.

At least once a month, and usually more often than that, one of our box trucks, used to collect and distribute donations, breaks down. After coordinating between tow truck drivers, repair shops and rental trucks places our diligent truck drivers get out of the sweltering heat only to continue traipsing furniture in and out of people's homes. If their job stops then we cannot continue operations at the Furniture Bank. Without the furniture they bring in, we can't serve over forty families a week, who are living in empty houses and sleeping on floors.

This occurrence is a regular one for the Furniture Bank. Like loosing your keys or that pair of scissors when you need them, it can become a nuisance when it occurs regularly.

We see need everyday. From the kinks in our regular operations to the clients that receive furniture as they transition out of homelessness. And I often find myself wondering how I can do more to be a part of addressing the need.

I am certainly no mechanic, I don't own a truck but I do have too much stuff in my house. I have a chair I never use, a t.v. - Lord knows I don't need too many of those, I am young and not too busy, I could volunteer. There are so many needs and so many opportunities. Can you fill a need?

To find out more about how to assist with the needs at the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta visit our web site at www.furniturebankatlanta.org.