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About HomemakersHomemakers is a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization that provides domestic violence victims with everything they need to start a new life in a new place. We use second-hand furniture and goods purchased at thrift stores, estate sales, yard sales, social media sites (such as Facebook Marketplace), and from private donations. We select items that create a warm, calming environment with continuity of color and design.
The result is a coordinated appearance, rather than random items being forced together. We provide everything a person or family would need to start a new life, from silverware to dishes, clocks, beds, and more. We strive to close the gap in needs facing domestic abuse survivors. By using second-hand and donated items, we can keep our expenses lower, allowing us to provide help to more women in need. Many Domestic Violence victims often feel unable to leave their abusive partners. A domestic abuser often controls many aspects of a victim's life, such as finances. Often, this control limits the ability of the victim to leave because they would not have the necessary funds to provide for themselves. If a parent leaves an abusive environment with two children, the cost of buying furniture and everything from silverware to bedding and more is nearly $12,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Homemakers saw this need and realized that by using second-hand goods, we could fully furnish the same apartment for around $2500. For $1500, we have the ability to furnish a 1-bedroom apartment. |
Support Homemakers' MissionOur Homemakers team finds great satisfaction in giving domestic violence survivors help to get over one of the many hurdles that often keep abuse victims (parents and children) trapped in unhealthy environments and relationships. Our emphasis is not simply on furnishing apartments but also on giving domestic abuse survivors a home they can feel proud of, a home that feels comfortable, where they can begin to heal and start over.
We invite you to look through “Our Projects” to view some homes we have furnished recently. Donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to give, you can donate through our website or send a check to "Homemakers,” P.O. Box 173 East Greenville, PA 18041. We appreciate any support you may give, because every dollar helps. |
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"Just when I didn't think I could find more connection and gratitude, it grows. I've been thinking all night to try and find the words to thank you and your team. I can't. The apartment is absolutely gorgeous and already feels like home. I have been watching for the light posts of hope to guide me during all of this. And walking into our home furnished was like 1000 suns. I know I'm on the right path for me and my kids and I have more hope than I've had in years, thank you, with all my heart."
Thank You! Ms. W.
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"Thank you so much again. My boys absolutely love everything. They were very excited to see the new furniture in our home. My youngest is enjoying the couch already.
I'm truly grateful for you guys and thank you so much for making this process easy and smooth. I genuinely appreciated it so much. We love everything you guys are amazing..." Ms. C.
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"Homemakers has made a spectacular look of a beautiful, high-end hotel suite! I'm glad every time I wake up in the morning and look around. My bed is so comfortable I don't want to get out of it.
Thank you all, you've gone above and beyond. You've made me feel blessed and lovingly at home." Ms. L.
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