BAFB-Abode Merger Information

What are the missions Bay Area Furniture Bank and Abode?
Founded in 2016, Bay Area Furniture Bank (BAFB) has been a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote dignity and stability in our community by redirecting donated furniture to families in need. BAFB, headquartered in Sunnyvale, has helped thousands of families in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties turn empty spaces into homes—providing comfort, dignity, and stability during times of transition. 

Abode’s mission is to prevent and solve homelessness in its Bay Area community. Abode’s family of nonprofit agencies are dedicated to addressing homelessness by providing housing and services to low-income people in eight counties, helping them and their families to find secure, stable and supportive homes.

What are the details about the merger of BAFB and Abode?
On July 1, 2026 BAFB officially join Abode and its family of agencies. While BAFB has had a strategic partnership with Abode for years, this merger will allow us to serve more people, more holistically, and with even greater impact.

The two organizations’ initial partnership was one of the final decisions made by the late Ray Piontek, BAFB’s founder and executive director. Ray wanted to solidify BAFB’s future before his passing, and he believed a strategic alliance with Abode would achieve that. This decision to deepen the partnership between BAFB and Abode will allow Ray’s legacy of kindness, leadership, and compassion to live on. 

What will change?
Moving forward, our programs will live on within Abode. The BAFB name will remain intact but now operate as a program within Abode. BAFB will cease to be an independent 501(c)(3) organization when it transitions to become part of Abode. We’re excited for this next chapter, as our clients will benefit from more integrated services through Abode’s broader housing and support programs.  

What will remain the same?
Helping create homes is our legacy, and we are deeply proud of what Bay Area Furniture Bank has accomplished. Our partnerships will remain the same and our work and mission of providing essential furniture and home support to people in need will continue and strengthen. In-kind furniture donations will continue being tax deductible, only now processed through Abode.

If I have furniture to donate, who do I contact?
Please contact Melody Criner, who will stay on as Senior Program Manager, at mcriner@abode.org for help with donating furniture. BAFB community partners and vendors should also contact Melody Criner at that same address.

Who do I contact for other questions? 
For all questions tied to community partnership or vendors, email Melody Criner at mcriner@abode.org.

For any questions related to monetary donations, email us at donors@abode.org.