On Friday, Flourish Furniture Bank will fully furnish the homes of eight formerly unhoused Kansas Citians. The Grandview-based nonprofit organization has furnished over 900 homes in the metro so far in 2023.
Dennis Smith, a volunteer at Flourish, says it is incredibly fulfilling and emotionally moving to help people outfit their homes free of charge.
"It's a really amazing feeling to watch them choose, and they get to pick what they want," said Smith. "So, it's their choice and that's sometimes overwhelming for them, but we give them enough space and support that they can choose and they're amazed at how much they can have."
To learn more about how to help out at Flourish, you can visit their website here.
- Amy Cox, executive director of Flourish Furniture Bank
- Dennis Smith, volunteer at Flourish Furniture Bank
