Needs
What It Takes to Turn an Empty Space into a Home
For the youth we serve, moving into their first apartment often means walking into an empty room—no bed, no table, no place to sit, eat, or study. Your support changes that. With your help, we provide:
A Place to Rest & Feel Safe
Beds, bedding, dressers, lamps, and nightstands
A Space to Gather & Belong
Kitchen tables and chairs, cookware, dishes, and small appliances
Living room furniture like sofas, chairs, and tables
The Basics for Daily Life
Towels, shower curtains, cleaning supplies, and move-in essentials
Tools for Success
Study kits with school supplies and gift cards for immediate needs
A Way to Get There
Refurbished bicycles with helmets, locks, and lights for work, school, and appointments
Every item we provide helps transform uncertainty into stability—and reminds a young person they are not alone.
Most Urgent Needs
Small, apartment-sized furniture—especially kitchen tables and chairs, sofas or loveseats, dressers, desks, shelving, and chairs.
How You Can Help
Make a gift today to help a young person turn an empty space into a safe, stable home. Every dollar provides essential items—and shows a young person that their community believes in them.
To donate furniture, please visit MIHyolo.org and click “Donate Furniture.”
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. The following donation amounts will provide:
$15 - silverware for 4
$25 - dishes & glasses (place settings) for 4
$30 - 2 bath and hand towels, and 2 washcloths
$50 - Set of pots, pans and cooking utensils
$75 - set of pots, pans and cooking utensils
$95 - air fryer, blender, toaster and iron
$325 - mattress and bedframe
$2000 - a fully outfitted first home