Organization served over 9,000 people, diverted 1,300 tons of furniture from landfills in 7 years
CEDAR RAPIDS — After building an annual church giveaway into a thriving nonprofit, Central Furniture Rescue founder Susan Johnston has announced plans to retire.
Since she started Central Furniture Rescue in 2019, the organization has diverted over 1,300 tons of furniture and household items from landfills to more than 9,000 people in 3,700 households. Under Johnston’s leadership, over $2 million in items have been gifted to those in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities, helping them thrive in their homes…