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We have worked with many clients over the years, from young adults to single parents and small families. Each family with their unique needs and their unique situations. Not only do we furnish the homes or apartments, but we leave the clients with food in the fridge and sweet sentiments for a bright future!
2017 - 2024 IMPACT
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Furnished 1,435 homes for 2,991 people, including 1,361 children, 195 veterans
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Contributed almost 83,000 volunteer hours
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Accept referrals from 50 partner organizations across Washtenaw County
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Trained 340 case managers
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Diverted thousands of tons from the landfill
2024 IMPACT
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Provided furnishings for over 400 households for 840 clients - 12% increase over prior year.
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Served 413 children- 11 % increase over prior year.
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Proudly furnished 57 homes for veterans
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Onboarded 154 new volunteers in 2024 - maintaining over 280+ regular volunteers
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Contributed over 23,000 volunteer hours
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Added 3 new client organizations partners
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Trained 125 case managers from partner organizations across Washtenaw County
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Expanded our storage footprint at Trinity Health to 40,000 sq ft
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Received over 2,000 requests for furniture and household item donation pick up or drop-offs. 25% increase over prior year.
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Partnered with University of Michigan Office of Sustainability and the City of Ann Arbor to collect student move-out items. Estimated 500 tons collected.
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Diverted 800 tons of furniture and household items from the landfill
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Received additional box truck to handle our increased volume. Now have 4 large vehicles!
2023 IMPACT
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Accomplished 352 moves for 740 clients - 15% increase over prior year
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Number of children served 366 - 45% increase over prior year
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124 new registered volunteers in 2023
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Contributed over 24,000 volunteer hours - 33% increase over prior year
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Added 5 new client organizations partners
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Trained 75 case managers from 35 partner organizations across Washtenaw County
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Expanded our storage footprint at Trinity Health to 33,000 sq ft. Increase of 50%.
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Received 1,500 requests to make furniture and household item donations
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Partnered with University of Michigan Office of Sustainability to collect a portion of student move-out items. Retrieving four large van loads of donations.
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Recovered thousands of items from University of Michigan move-out in April working with students, Ross Business School, and landlords
2022 IMPACT
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Accomplished 290 moves for 478 clients - 30% increase over prior year
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Number of children served 199 - up 13% over full prior year
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105 new registered volunteers in 2022
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Contributed 16,000 volunteer hours (through October) - up 21% over full prior year
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Added 14 new client organizations partners
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Trained 140 case managers from 30 partner organizations across Washtenaw County
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Expanded our storage footprint at Trinity Health
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Partnered with University of Michigan Office of Sustainability to collect a portion of student move-out items
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Recovered thousands of items from University of Michigan move-out in April working with students and landlords
2021 IMPACT
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Received our 501(c)3 status April 15, 2021
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Furnished 222 homes for 469 clients - up 82% over prior year
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Partnered with community members to furnish 70 apartments for Avalon Housing’s new Hickory Way complex
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Completely furnished a 3-story,10 bedroom, kitchen, living room, and library (complete with books) for Our House
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Continued to engage 75 Active volunteers, 36 new in 2021
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Contributed 11,196 volunteer hours - up 92% over prior year
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Received a generously gifted second sprinter van for use in picking up and delivering furniture
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Strengthened our relationships with case managers from 16 partner organizations across Washtenaw County
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Received household donations from 570 people - up 168% over prior year
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Signed a five year lease with St Joseph Mercy Hospital for $1 a year for our storage facility
See a sample of our work below!