From Susan Maritan –

New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts Welcomes New Executive Director

January 10, 2025 – WALPOLE, MA – New Life Furniture Bank of MA is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Crossley as its new Executive Director, effective January 6, 2025. Crossley, selected after an extensive search, brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit management and passion for the mission of New Life Furniture Bank. His deep understanding of the organization’s goal of serving more families, combined with his visionary outlook for the future, impressed both the New Life Board of Directors and staff.

Crossley joins New Life after serving as Chief Development Officer and Deputy Director of Boston Scores, a non-profit organization that serves over 1,500 children and families annually in the Boston Public Schools. During his tenure, Crossley led a multi-year capital campaign that culminated in the opening of the Scores Field soccer park and education center in East Boston in July 2024. He also served as the founding Executive Director of the Positive Coaching Alliance’s New England chapter and has a background in professional sports, including roles with the Atlanta Summer Olympics Organizing Committee and as General Manager of both the Boston Breakers women’s professional soccer team and the Brockton Rox minor league baseball team.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this wonderful organization,” Crossley shared. “At New Life, we believe that everyone deserves a comfortable place to sleep and to share meals with loved ones. We are also committed to sustainable upcycling practices, keeping gently used furniture out of landfills, and making a positive impact on the community. I’m excited to meet our agency partners and supporters and begin working alongside New Life’s extraordinary volunteers.”

New Life Furniture Bank would also like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Rich Purnell, who stepped down from his role as Executive Director in December 2024 to embark on an immersive experience with his family in South America. The organization wishes him the very best as he begins his next exciting chapter, with gratitude for his significant contributions to New Life’s operations and outreach.

New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that provides gently used furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. By partnering with local social service agencies, New Life helps create stable, comfortable home environments, fostering dignity and security. The organization also practices sustainability by upcycling furniture, keeping it out of landfills and promoting environmental responsibility. Recently awarded a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for financial transparency and effective governance, New Life has built a strong reputation across eastern Massachusetts as a reliable and compassionate resource, helping thousands of families rebuild their lives and create dignified homes.

For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit http://www.newlifefb.org.