THE FURNITURE PROJECT
OF DURHAM (FPOD)
JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC)
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
The Furniture Project of Durham (FPOD) is a Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) direct service ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church made up of parishioners and others who willingly share their Time, Talent, and Treasures serving their fellow brothers and sisters in need in Durham since 2012.
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Currently in our 12th year of service to our Durham community, our mission is to provide gently used, donated furniture and household items to homeless families and individuals that meet their basic physical and emotional needs so that they can feel like “their house is now a home.”
We offer our services to those in need that have already reached out to local social service agencies and have been referred to us by partner agencies, shelters, and programs that re-house and offer follow-up case management for the homeless, such as Housing for New Hope, Families Moving Forward, and Urban Ministries. This greatly increases the probability that the recipients will have longer term housing stability, which is so important.
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In the 1st quarter of 2024, FPOD served:
- 22 Households
- 52 people (24 adults and 28 children)
- 1 household of 8 people
- 2 households of 7 people
- Over $30,000 in furniture & household (value provided)
- Only Monetary Cost: Less than $2300 in storage costs for 1st quarter
This amazing impact would not be possible without the generous donations that we receive, along with the many men and women who serve our community with their time, talent, and treasures.
WANT TO HELP?
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND SUPPORT
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
We always can use more help. Options are flexible and varied. Just try it and see if it is for you.
We always can use more help. Options are flexible and varied. Just try it and see if it is for you.
CALLED TO SERVE?
JPIC FURNITURE PROJECT OF DURHAM (FPOD) SERVICE AND REFERRALS CONTACT
Sandy Evans - sandyevans519@gmail.com
Sandy Evans - sandyevans519@gmail.com
HELP WITH AGENCY REFERRALS (FURNITURE AND HOUSEWARE NEEDS)
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DONATE
JPIC FURNITURE PROJECT OF DURHAM (FPOD) DONATIONS CONTACT
Jerry Steiner - FPODdonations@gmail.com
Jerry Steiner - FPODdonations@gmail.com
DONATE WAREHOUSE/STORAGE SPACEThe Furniture Project of Durham (FPOD), celebrating its 12th year as a Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) direct service ministry of our parish, is seeking economical warehouse space in Durham to store donated furniture and housewares for rehousing the homeless. The FPOD occupies approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of space in multiple units in two locations.
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FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD, AND FINANCIAL DONATIONSWe do have some limited storage space and accept furniture and household donations. Occasionally, The Furniture Ministry does not have an essential item(s) for a delivery such as a bed, kitchen table, or cookware. Monetary donations enable us to purchase these gently used items, when donated items are unavailable. These donations also help pay for our storage unit costs, which is our largest expense, since we are blessed with so many donated items by grace-filled donors. Our ministry is very cost-conscience.
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WHY WE DO IT
Many of the families and individuals that we serve are moving from homelessness to stable housing, and others are in housing but are struggling to live without basic necessities such as bed(s), a kitchen table, couch, lamp, or basic housewares. There is no charge for any furniture or housewares, and all items are delivered free of charge by our grace-filled, dedicated volunteers, which thoughtfully tailor the selection of items to the needs and preferences of the clients, based on donations/availability. We try to live out the mantra that “We are our brother’s and sister’s keepers.”
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR JPIC FURNITURE PROJECT OF DURHAM
WHAT IF I HAVE A CLIENT IN NEED OF FURNITURE, BUT THEY DO NOT LIVE IN DURHAM?
Almost all our funding comes from our Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) budget, JPIC fundraising events, and individual parishioner donations. As explained above, we intentionally focus our limited resources on serving the needs of our local community. These decisions are always made in conversation and in solidarity with other Catholic Churches who provide similar services for those in need. I have provided below some resource information for those in need outside of Durham.
WAKE COUNTY
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CHATHAM COUNTY |
Furniture Project of Chapel Hill
An ecumenical ministry organized by St. Thomas More Catholic Church consisting of 18 faith communities (16 churches and 2 synagogues) plus 3 businesses serving Orange County. CONTACT INFORMATION Jane and Jeff Hathaway - (919) 612-2759 (Jane) | (919) 612-0922 (Jeff) jhathaway1@nc.rr.com |
Love Chatham Furniture Ministry
A furniture project organized at the request of Chatham County with the help of the Furniture Project of Chapel Hill. It is provided as part of the many services offered by "Love Chatham." CONTACT INFORMATION Call to review needs and options for assistance: (919) 726-9976 |
WAKE COUNTY
(RALEIGH)
Green Chair Project*
*I am unaware of any organization similar to our parishioner-run Catholic Church “Furniture Projects” in Raleigh/Wake County. You can contact or search online for churches, nonprofits, or government agencies in the Wake County to find similar services. I chose to include the Green Chair Project because they may be able to provide some of these services in Raleigh/Wake County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
(919) 322-0474 - hello@thegreenchair.org
*I am unaware of any organization similar to our parishioner-run Catholic Church “Furniture Projects” in Raleigh/Wake County. You can contact or search online for churches, nonprofits, or government agencies in the Wake County to find similar services. I chose to include the Green Chair Project because they may be able to provide some of these services in Raleigh/Wake County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
(919) 322-0474 - hello@thegreenchair.org
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If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact me directly.
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - chihak@icdurham.org
If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact me directly.
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - chihak@icdurham.org