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Furnish Hope Has a New Home
Hope has a new address! With the purchase of our home at 355 NE 2nd Street, a long-held vision is becoming reality - expanding our capacity to serve while reimagining how we support individuals and families with dignity, choice and a more personal path to home.
Powered by Purpose
Thanks to support from Oregon Clean Fuels Program and Pacific Power, we are the proud owners of a new electric car and van, powering the work we do in a whole new way!
Partner Spotlight: Les Schwab Tire Centers
A steadfast partner, Les Schwab Tire Centers helps fund trucks, trailers and tire replacements to ensure furnishings reach homes safely. Their support keeps hope moving across Central Oregon year after year.
Seen, Supported and Finding Home
Rebuilding felt out of reach for Trish. Through determination, she secured housing, and with Furnish Hope, an empty space began to become a home—and a renewed sense of hope for what comes next. Most of all, she experienced what it means to be seen, supported and reminded that people care.
A Night That Brought Hope Home & Raised Over $365K!
In one memorable evening hosted in Furnish Hope’s new home, our CHAIRitable Event community raised enough money to help furnish 365 homes in the coming months. That’s 365 families whose lives will be touched with comfort, dignity and hope. All because of you.
Story of Hope: From Uncertainty to Home
Before losing their home, Jacqueline and her grandson Wyatt were already navigating serious health and mental health challenges that reshaped their lives. What followed was an unexpected journey - one marked by resilience, love and an unwavering belief in a better future. Today, their story is one of hope.
Through the Lens: Our Team’s Reflections
Furnish Hope Development Manager Crystal Garnett shares her family’s journey and why she connects so deeply to our mission. She knows firsthand that a house becomes a home through dignity, community and hope.
A Home for New Beginnings
Furnish Hope recently had the privilege of helping prepare The Juniper House to welcome its first residents. This is a powerful story of vision, courage and community coming together to create space for true new beginnings.
Partner Spotlight: Pahlisch Homes
Pahlisch Homes has supported Furnish Hope since 2020 through generous donations, sponsorships and hands-on service. From model home furnishings to dresser builds, their partnership is making a real difference.
Furniture Opened the Door
At Furnish Hope, furniture is simply the vehicle, a way to open a door and meet someone at a vulnerable moment. Here is the story of a recipient courageously asked for help and found community support at a moment of deep need.
The Magic of Christmas in Warm Springs
In December, the Warm Springs K8 Academy was transformed into a magical winter wonderland. At our 2nd annual Christmas Giveaway, nearly 750 parents and children enjoyed treats and warm drinks, smiled for pictures with Santa and left with hearts full of joy.
A Family’s Path To Healing
This is the story of Mike and Sharon Dye and their three boys. It is a story marked by addiction and homelessness, but ultimately defined by renewal, second chances and hope. It is a story that reminds us of the hope that is possible when people in our community lean in.
The Power of Partnership: Kendall Auto Group
Behind every family we serve, there’s a community of supporters helping make it happen. This week, we celebrate Kendall Auto Group, one of our earliest and most trusted supporters, and a partner who has walked with us through every stage of growth.
A Magical Night: $272,000 for HOPE!
Kendall's Catwalk for a Cause was nothing short of unforgettable - an evening filled with hope, transformation and the powerful reminder that beauty can rise from ashes. Together, we raised $272,000, enough to furnish 272 homes in the coming months!
A Season of Generosity and Growth
Turning empty spaces into homes takes more than goodwill; it takes a steady flow of donations and strong, reliable partnerships. Most recently, a remarkable connection led to a major donation from Biscayne Hospitality and the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Southern California…
Local Artist Captures the Cause for Hope
Local artist Mark Jamnik teamed up with our Catwalk for a Cause models to create a unique abstract canvas inspired by their reflections on hope and dignity. In this guest blog, Mark shares the vision and journey behind the piece, which will be showcased and auctioned at the Catwalk event on November 8.
From Helping Others to Needing Help
For a long time, Jessica didn’t have a space of her own. She had been living with her parents, sharing rooms with her children and doing her best to make things work as a single parent. But recently, everything changed and she slowly began to emerge from the darkness…
Faith Meets Action: A Season of Hope
From the beginning, local churches have been at the heart of Furnish Hope’s story. They’ve not only believed in our mission - they’ve lived it. They remind us that everyone has something to give, and that together, we’re building more than homes. We’re building hope.
The Del Cid Family: Hope Comes Full Circle
For Furnish Hope, our first family - the Del Cid Family - was the beginning of our mission in action. A real need, a real opportunity and a real transformation.
An Evening of Impact & Hope
In one memorable evening, our CHAIRitable Event community raised enough money to help furnish 285 homes in the coming months. That’s 285 families whose lives will be touched with comfort, dignity and hope. All because of you.

