Young black boys playing in their new house

You Turn an Empty House Into a Home

When DC residents move out of homelessness and into permanent housing, they often walk into an empty apartment with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing.

Together, we can change that — let’s donate the basic household essentials that turn an empty space into a home and give our neighbors stability and hope so they can rebuild their lives.

$300 = supplies for one household

$3,000 = supplies for 10 households

$30,000 = supplies for 100 households

Thank you for your generous heart!

Impact of your donation:

 

$25       basic cleaning supplies incl. soap
$50       full set of plates, bowls, and cups
$60       pots, pans, and cooking utensils for the household
$75        towels, washcloths, shower curtain, personal products
$125      some starter kit items incl. sheets, pillows, comforter
$300     a complete household starter kit for one person
$450     a complete household starter kit for a family

Norris turned his life around.

 

“UPO’s Jeff Walker is an amazing counselor. He helped me secure stable housing, connected me with a GED program, and has supported me emotionally, mentally, and practically. Thanks to him, I feel hopeful about my future.”

    –  Norris (on the left), who emerged from homelessness. His bed, dresser, dining room set, couch, and other basic items were donated through UPO’s Permanent Supportive Housing program.

 

Help the next Norris create a better tomorrow.

UPO’s mission is to Unite People with Opportunities so they can lift themselves out of poverty and into economic stability.

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