by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 20, 2017 | Furniture
Endrea is a loving mother who moved to the Washtenaw County Area from Detroit when the dental practice she worked for moved to Ypsilanti. She had been working for the practice for a few years and was not excited for the move but did what was best for her family. She...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 28, 2016 | FID Fundraisers, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
With another Thanksgiving now passed, families have returned back to their homes with full stomachs and loads of leftovers. This year’s Cyber Monday is expected to surpass previous years’ records, so we must not forget another important part of this holiday season:...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 21, 2016 | Beds, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Thankfulness Thursday
Jaime, a mother of four, was living in a shelter in Ypsilanti. She fell upon hard times after losing a job. She was able to get some help with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission(AAHC). The Ann Arbor Housing Commission seeks to provide desirable housing and support...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 10, 2016 | Beds, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
“I have to take one day at a time or I’d go crazy,” Ebony said of her struggle to make ends meet. Ebony is the mother of two daughters, ages 8 and 17, and works seasonal jobs. Her finances are tight and she’s been concentrating on keeping the...
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 4, 2016 | Beds, Client Profiles, Furniture, Giving Tuesday, Spotlight
“Even when you work hard, you can get stuck in a situation with no resources,” Kenya said of the time she spent homeless. When she couldn’t keep up with her bills, she was forced to move into her sister’s house with her five children ages 3 to...
by Laurie Sternberg | Oct 13, 2016 | Client Profiles, Furniture
A basement of raw sewage resulted in homelessness for Curtis’ family. Not only was their home condemned, but black mold meant they couldn’t take any of their furniture, clothing or personal belongings with them. “We lost a lot of stuff,” Curtis...