SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego
chapter of a revered nonprofit isn't letting the COVID-19 crisis
quarantine its desire to help those in need.
Humble Design® has been helping San
Diego families and veterans escape the cycle of homelessness
since 2018. But the charity's mission is shifting while
precautionary measures limit normal operations.
Typically, Humble Design coordinates with local shelters to
identify candidates emerging from homelessness, and then provides
volunteer designers and furnishings donated by the community to
turn their empty houses into clean, dignified and welcoming
homes.
Temporarily unable to proceed with furnishing individual homes,
Humble Design's new mission is to assist the shelters directly by
delivering much-needed warehouse goods at a time when these safe
havens are overrun.
"We have begun distributing our blankets, sheets, books, toys,
cleaning supplies, kitchen and bathroom items, as well as anything
else the shelters can use from our warehouses," Humble Design
founder Treger Strasberg said. "Our shelter partners need our help
now to create more livable conditions for children and families
fleeing unhealthy situations."
Visitors to humbledesign.org are greeted with the
message: "If you are a partnering shelter or agency and you need
items from our warehouse – please reach out. While our warehouses
are closed for drop-offs, our hearts are open and we are WORKING.
We will be working to provide additional resources to help our
shelter partners who might be impacted during this challenging
time."
How You Can Help
Humble Design knows compassionate Californians will want to
support this initiative to benefit these shelter partners – while
still sheltering in place themselves. The solution: a "Pajama
Potluck" online auction with lots of fun and enticing items.
An auction site is already active for supporters to donate and
buy gifts. The proceeds will go directly to Humble Design's
expanded mission during the COVID-19 crisis.
Auction categories include: artwork, clothing and accessories,
electronics, experiences, gift cards, professional services, sports
memorabilia, travel, items under $20,
and virtual meet-ups with celebrities. Gift donations and buyers
are needed. Please click on the links below to participate:
- DONATE an item
- SHOP the auction
- SHARE the news
Local Impact in San
Diego
East County Transitional Living Center provides transitional
housing for 400 people in 100 units. Job limitations caused by the
COVID-19 outbreak have created hardships for tenants and ECTLC.
Humble Design answered the call for help by delivering pillows,
bedsheets, toys, games, books and more.
This mission expansion is occurring in all four metropolitan
markets that Humble Design serves, including Detroit, Chicago and Seattle. Humble Design,
founded in 2009 in Detroit, is
thankful for its supporters and sponsors, including U-Haul®, which
has served as its national sponsor since 2016.
About Humble Design
Humble Design is a nonprofit that helps families
transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and
design services. The organization turns empty houses into clean,
dignified and welcoming homes — a very simple idea that can change
a family's future. Founded in 2009, the organization primarily
serves single parents with children and veteran families. Humble
Design has served nearly 1,450 families nationally through its
chapters in Detroit, Chicago, Seattle and San
Diego.
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of
do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across
all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7
offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day
through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our
proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has
enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 167,000 trucks,
120,000 trailers and 43,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly
697,000 rooms and 60.7 million square feet of self-storage space at
owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer
of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket
industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the
U.S.
Contact:
Jeff Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com
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