organizations running this strategy · 1
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Distribution of complete household furnishings FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceFurnishes entire apartments using donated new and gently-used household items, including furniture, appliances, and bedding, to support individuals and families in need. Has served over 800 households to date.
- Donation collection and logistics FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceAccepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items. Offers a service to pack and remove entire home contents from donors to streamline contributions.
- Donation collection and processing FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceAccepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items, and provides a service to pack and remove entire contents of homes or apartments for donors. Items not used by Furnishing Dignity are recycled or distributed to other local non-profits.
- Donation logistics and removal services FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceProvides a service to pack and remove entire contents of homes or apartments from donors, facilitating large-scale donations of household goods.
- Fundraising through sales of donated goods FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceSells donated books, including textbooks, on Amazon and sells donated clothing and decorative items to a recycler/reseller to generate funds for programs.
- Furnishing homes for individuals and families in need FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceFully furnishes homes with new and gently-used household furnishings, including mattresses, foundations, and bed pillows, for military veterans and young adults aging out of the foster care system. The organization has served over 800 households.
- Furnishing homes for military veterans FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceFully furnishes homes for military veterans who lack basic home furnishings, including providing new mattresses, foundations, and bed pillows to each person in the home. Supplies 20 veterans per month with start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes.
- Furnishing homes for military veterans FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceProvides complete home furnishings, including new mattresses, foundations, bed pillows, and start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes, to military veterans in need. Supplies 20 veterans per month with essential household items.
- Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceProvides complete home furnishings to young adults aging out of the foster care system, including household items and essential furniture. Has served individuals such as a 19-year-old foster youth transitioning from a group home.
- Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceProvides full home furnishings and household items to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, ensuring they have essential items for independent living. Includes documented cases of serving 19-year-old foster youth exiting group homes.
- Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceProvides complete home furnishings to young adults aging out of the foster care system, including those transitioning from group homes, ensuring they have essential household items and a bed.
- Furnishing housing units for partner organizations FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceCollaborates with housing coalitions and service providers to furnish multiple units; began by supplying furnishings for 20 units in partnership with the Arizona Housing Coalition.
- General home furnishing using donated goods FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceFurnishes apartments using donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, including appliances, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items. Accepts donations of these items and organizes volunteer efforts to prepare furnishings for delivery.
- Generating program funds through resale of donated goods FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceGenerates funding for programs by selling donated books (including textbooks) on Amazon and by selling donated clothing and decorative items to recyclers/resellers.
- Large-scale home furnishing for partner housing units FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect servicePartners with organizations like the Arizona Housing Coalition to furnish multiple housing units, beginning with a commitment to supply furnishings for 20 units.
- Monthly donor engagement program FURNISHING DIGNITYcapacity buildingOperates the Heart & Home Squad, a monthly donor program that supports ongoing operations and service delivery.
- Monthly donor program management FURNISHING DIGNITYcapacity buildingOperates the Heart & Home Squad, a monthly donor program that provides sustained funding support for organizational programs.
- Operating donation and distribution logistics FURNISHING DIGNITYdirect serviceAccepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items; provides packing and removal services for donor homes; and recycles or redistributes unused items to other local non-profits.