100+ Women Who Care help out the Furniture Bank

The Ahwatukee group of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is at it again.

This time the local ladies who love to give chose the Furniture Bank as the recipient of their first charitable donation of the year. The women donated $11,200 to this local nonprofit.  

The Furniture Bank was founded in 2012 by Ahwatukee resident Tami Jackson to provide gently used furniture and household items for Valley families in need.

Jackson, who has been helping the homeless for over 20 years alongside her husband, Pastor Mark Farley, noticed that those getting back on their feet may be able to afford rent but usually not the furnishings and household items needed for a functioning home.

So, she started the Furniture Bank to give people a hand in creating a comfortable and positive home that includes furniture and furnishings.  

“We are thrilled to receive such a generous donation that will enable us to help so many more of our neighbors in need,” said Jackson. “It is our plan that children receive the essentials like a bed of their own with a new mattress and a dining room table where the family can come together for meals, conversation and homework.”

Along with her husband and a handful of volunteers, Jackson operates the charity that helps 200 local families and individuals each year.