Community Warehouse Gresham Grand Opening Celebration

Community Warehouse is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Gresham Furniture Bank, a significant expansion that will enhance its mission of providing essential furniture and household goods to local families. The grand opening celebration is set for Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the new location: 464 NE 219th Ave, Gresham, OR 97030. The new Gresham Furniture Bank is a relocation of Community Warehouses Eastside donation site to a larger space, allowing for client appointments and greater service capacity. With this addition, Community Warehouse now operates three full-service furniture bank locations, making it the largest furniture bank in the country. In 2024, Community Warehouse served over 7,000 people, and with this expansion, the organization anticipates a 28% immediate increase in service capacity. "This new space is an incredible opportunity to better serve our community," said Anna Kurnizki, Executive Director. "We look forward to connecting with our new neighbors and continuing our mission to bring comfort, stability, and dignity to local households." The grand opening event will feature: -A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Gresham Chamber of Commerce -Guided tours of the new furniture bank -Family-friendly volunteer activities -A pop-up sale with vintage, antique, and modern home decor from the Estate Store -A raffle with prizes from a variety of local businesses -Refreshments -A pop-up shop by Community Warehouses Estate Store, known for its brick-and-mortar location in NE Portland. Guests -can browse a curated selection of vintage, antique, and modern furniture and home decor, with all proceeds supporting the furniture bank. Attendees who bring an accepted donation will receive a free raffle ticket. View donation guidelines at communitywarehouse.org/donation-guidelines. About Community Warehouse Community Warehouse is the Portland areas local furniture bank, helping families and individuals turn empty spaces into cozy homes for over 23 years. Through partnerships with over 200 local agencies, the nonprofit provides essential furniture and household items to neighbors overcoming adversity such as homelessness, domestic violence, and forced displacement. The organization relies on the generosity of community members who donate gently-used items, from sofas and beds to dishware and lamps. Donations are accepted at convenient drop-off locations in NE Portland, Gresham, and Tigard, with home pickups available for a subsidized fee. Learn more or schedule a donation pickup at www.communitywarehouse.org.