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Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”
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Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”

Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:30:32-05:00

Janet and Willie are two seniors who received a complete home makeover, courtesy of the DIVAS of Houston Furniture Bank earlier this spring. Overcoming a foreclosure and a bedbug infestation, the couple was forced to walk away from furniture they had accumulated over a lifetime. Today, the pair is comfortably sheltering in place in their fully furnished home, thanks to the thoughtful efforts of DIVAS volunteers. Janet and Willie were connected with Houston Furniture Bank through Star of Hope, a social service agency that supports homeless families in Houston and one of over 45 agencies that partner with Houston Furniture Bank. [...]

Elderly Couple Staying Home Comfortably, Thanks to a Makeover From the HFB “DIVAS”Justin Fox2020-08-17T15:30:32-05:00

D.I.V.A.S. Project of the Month
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D.I.V.A.S. Project of the Month

Justin Fox2020-06-26T16:56:35-05:00

Have you met the D.I.V.A.S.? D.I.V.A.S. (Designing Interiors-Volunteers at your Service) is the volunteer arm of Houston Furniture Bank (HFB). Through their efforts they help transform the homes of HFB clients from bare bones into something homey & comfortable using mostly donated and gently-used items that are recreated, repurposed and redesigned. Periodically, D.I.V.A.S. work with area non-profit agencies to improve public and private areas. D.I.V.A.S. newest project Recently, D.I.V.A.S. completed a project with a client referred by one of HFB’s agency partners, Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services. The D.I.V.A.S. volunteers helped transform a 4-bedroom 2-story house into a more functional [...]

D.I.V.A.S. Project of the MonthJustin Fox2020-06-26T16:56:35-05:00

Honoring a dedicated volunteer leader: Ann Shaw
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Honoring a dedicated volunteer leader: Ann Shaw

Justin Fox2020-06-26T17:13:39-05:00

The success of Houston Furniture Bank (HFB)’s programs and services are made possible in large part through the efforts of countless volunteers, supporters, donors, and partners. From donating essential furniture to repurposing home goods to turn empty rooms into something cozy & comfortable, they make it possible for HFB to help thousands of individuals and families transitioning to independent living. Houston Furniture Bank D.I.V.A.S. (Designing Interiors-Volunteers at your Service) volunteers & leadership recently gathered to honor Ann Shaw as she passed on her role as Co-Leader to Michelle King. Ann served as a Co-Leader in the volunteer group for more than [...]

Honoring a dedicated volunteer leader: Ann ShawJustin Fox2020-06-26T17:13:39-05:00

D.I.V.A.S. Project at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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D.I.V.A.S. Project at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Justin Fox2020-06-26T17:22:21-05:00

D.I.V.A.S. (Designing Interiors-Volunteers at your Service) is the volunteer arm of Houston Furniture Bank. Through their efforts they help transform the homes of Houston Furniture Bank (HFB) clients from bare bones into something homey & comfortable using mostly donated and gently-used items that are recreated, repurposed and redesigned. Periodically, D.I.V.A.S. work with area non-profit agencies to improve public and private areas. Recently, D.I.V.A.S. completed a project at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters (TBOTW). The mission of TBOTW is to offer support, provide safety and prevent domestic and sexual violence. They provide services such as: case management, crisis intervention, a [...]

D.I.V.A.S. Project at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Justin Fox2020-06-26T17:22:21-05:00

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