Foundations of Furnish Hope

Founded in faith, perseverance and a belief in saying yes to the impossible.

Founders

  • Megan Martin

    FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Deborah Asato

    CO-FOUNDER AND FORMER MARCOM DIRECTOR

  • Mary Barlow

    CO-FOUNDER AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Together, Megan and co-founders Deborah Asato and Mary Barlow, former longtime colleagues, built Furnish Hope from a vision into a community organization that would grow to become the only furniture bank to serve the Central Oregon tri-counties of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook. Ever a team effort, the start-up phase and evolving operations relied on their collaborative strategic planning and complementary skill sets as well as the incredible contributions of volunteers and community-wide support over the years. 

This collective journey of faith, hope and love continues to shape Furnish Hope's legacy, creating a profound impact on countless lives. We are not only furnishing homes. We are impacting our region with hope and love, one home at a time.

“Late in 2018, I received a message from my church about a mother leaving Bethlehem Inn with her three children, starting life over and in need of an apartment full of furnishings. I immediately had a vision so profound that it left me wrecked on the floor and weeping.” — Megan Martin

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Pink and gray clouds in the sky with a flock of birds flying across.
Timeline of Furnish Hope from 2018 to 2024 including milestones such as starting home staging, volunteer team growth, board formation, donations, community events, and partnerships.
Logo for a furniture store named 'Ellen's' with the tagline 'Furniture Hope' and the phrase 'Celebrating 5 years' in a circular design with gold and black accents.