Sponsor a family on their way back home!
Welcome a Family Home by Helping Furnish their Apartment!
APARTMENT ESSENTIALS - new or gently used items in great shape
- broom and dust pan
- laundry basket full of bath towels, shower curtain with rings and bath mat
- bucket of cleaning supplies
- plates, bowls and glasses set
- set of flatware and knife set
- pots / pans / baking sheets
- cooking utensils
- dish towels and pot holders
- microwave
- toaster
- coffee maker
- 13 oz. garbage can and liners
- 2 lamps plus pack of lightbulbs
- coffee table / end tables
- kitchen table and chairs
- area rug
- vacuum cleaner
- flat screen TV
- simple tool kit
- 1 housewarming plant
- additional gift cards to TOPS, Walmart and Amazon always welcome!
BIG ITEM BONUS LIST - Don't worry if you can't find these - we can help!
- stove
- refrigerator
- washer
- dryer
- couch / loveseat
- dressers
- bunk bed frames
Do you have furniture to donate? Visit out "Donate Furniture" Page! https://fpwny.org/donate-furniture
Great Group Project!
Are you part of a faith community, school or business that wants to help a family move out of homelessness? Do you have a group of friends who are ready to make a big impact? Sponsoring a Family is a way to make an immediate, critical impact in the life of one of our families.
Here's how it works:
- Sign up to Sponsor a family by clicking on the button below.
- Let us know the month and size of the family you want to sponsor. We'll send you a wish list to get started collecting apartment essentials right away.
- As soon as one of the families in our shelter who meets your requirements secures an apartment, we'll match you! You will know the ages and genders of the family and have a picture of the family to share with your volunteers. A representative from your group will be able to come meet the family here at our shelter to discuss any special needs.
- We will notify your group when the family has a move-out date. Usually this will be only a few weeks after you are matched.
- Your group meets the family at their new apartment to deliver your donations!
Please Note: Groups need a healthy dose of flexibility to work with our families as they work through the crisis of homelessness!