top of page


WJZ-TV Shines a Light on Furniture Poverty in Harford County
Fresh Start Furnishings is grateful to WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore for helping elevate the urgent and often overlooked issue of furniture poverty in our community. Their recent coverage brought attention to the growing number of households living without beds, tables, dressers, or basic home essentials—needs that many of us rarely think twice about, yet are fundamental to safety, dignity, and stability. For thousands of families across Harford County, the lack of essential furni
Nov 192 min read


Fresh Start Exposes Hidden Crisis: Furniture Poverty Affecting Thousands
For Immediate Release Aberdeen, MD — As Fresh Start Furnishings marks its 10th anniversary, the organization is drawing urgent attention to a growing yet largely overlooked crisis: furniture poverty. According to the U.S.-based Furnish Together coalition, furniture poverty is defined as “the inability to access, afford, or maintain essential household furniture and goods for a functional, safe, and healthy home.” They estimate that 66% of Americans will experience furniture
Nov 173 min read


Fresh Start Furnishings Featured on WMAR Channel 2 News
We are thrilled to share that our work at Fresh Start Furnishings was recently featured on WMAR Channel 2 News, highlighting the critical issue of furniture poverty in Harford County and how we are stepping up to make homes more comfortable and dignified for local families in need. On screen, you’ll hear about how thousands of households in our county live without essential furniture and home goods, and how Fresh Start is working to close that gap. Every piece of furniture an
Nov 151 min read


KCI Technologies Supports Delivery of Kitchenware Donation
Fresh Start Furnishings was blessed to receive an incredible donation of kitchenware that will make a lasting difference for families in...
Sep 162 min read


Fresh Starts Made Possible thanks to investment from APGFCU
At Fresh Start Furnishings, we believe that no one should have to rebuild their life without the basics of a safe and comfortable home. Every day, we see how something as simple as a bed, a lamp, or a kitchen table can bring stability and hope to someone starting over after crisis. That’s why we are so grateful for the support of community partners like APGFCU . Recently, Izak Battle, APGFCU’s Harford County Director of Business Development, presented a generous donation chec
Jul 251 min read


Fresh Start on the Air: Let's Talk Real Estate Shines a Light on Our Mission
We’re thrilled to share that Fresh Start Furnishings was recently featured on the Let’s Talk Real Estate podcast, presented by Robert &...
Jul 161 min read


Wrapped in Comfort: Women's Giving Circle Of Harford County Grant Helps Local Families Feel At Home
Aberdeen, MD — The Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County (WGC) has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fresh Start Furnishings for its “Wrapped...
Jun 302 min read


Harford Day School Students Deliver Joy and Dignity with Cleaning Supply Baskets
The moment someone walks into their newly furnished home they are filled with relief, gratitude, and hope. And thanks to the thoughtful...
Jun 242 min read


Building for God Community Foundation Awards Fresh Start Furnishings $10,000 Matching Grant
TOWSON, MD – In a generous show of community support, the Building for God Community Foundation has awarded Fresh Start Furnishings a...
Jun 192 min read


Harford Mutual Insurance Group Helps Give Families a Fresh Start
We are thrilled to share that Harford Mutual Insurance Group has renewed their annual support of Fresh Start Furnishings as a program...
Jun 21 min read


A Chain Reaction of Kindness: How Community Partnerships Turned Into Thousands in Donations
At Fresh Start Furnishings, we believe that when community organizations work together, the impact multiplies. We recently experienced...
May 131 min read
bottom of page
