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Thanks so much for donating all of the beautiful furniture to my daughter and I after hurricane Ida. Because of your assistance, we now have a place to call “home” again. You made a miracle come true! We hope you know how much everything truly means to us! – Chris and Kyle

Hello to all of Community Warehouse! I would like to really thank you guys for helping out with getting me furniture and to the two moving guys who carried everything into my place, as well! They were so, so nice I don’t know their names but I still thank them very much. All the furniture is wonderful and very comfy. Again, thank you guys for your help! – Taylor Thomas

I am grateful for everything you gave me. Your choice was magnificent and spectacular – I’ve never had such beautiful things!

Thank you from the Smith family. My son won’t let me sit in his recliner chair so it must be good. Thanks again. – Bob and Nick

Dear Glenda,

Working on the front lines of homelessness, we understand exactly what it means to have a home. Having a home is much more than having a house. A home is a place of warmth, and belonging. It provides a sanctuary from the stresses of the day. Furniture and furnishings, the manner in which we decorate, all provide a sense of personal identity-our signature.

Most of our residents come to us with few or no belongings, transitioning out of homelessness and living without life’s necessities. Our goal is to help families begin anew with dignity and hope and the Community Warehouse Project plays a vital role. Beyond this, shopping for furniture connects us on a human level and sometimes gives us a glimpse deep into the lives of our families.

This story illustrates: A young couple, with two small children, were moving from our shelter into their very first apartment. They were carefully walking through the Warehouse, exploring furniture that reflected themselves and their style. Natalie, the mother focused in on what we all considered to be a hideous lamp. It was truly from the 1950’s, an odd color and did not match the other items they had chosen. Her husband, Connor, tried desperately to convince her that they did not want this lamp. We also chimed in thinking it may be a little much with 2 small children running about. With tears in her eyes, Natalie turned to us full of emotion and told us that the lamp reminded her of her grandmother. We were silent. What could we say? The memories and emotions that a simple lamp evoked for her were beyond measure. Thank you for going above and beyond to provide dignity and hope to those most vulnerable in our community-thank you for helping families create a home.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Lopez

Executive Director

Good afternoon Glenda,

Thank you for you assistance yesterday at Community Warehouse. The family you helped had moved to West Chester from Puerto Rico after the last hurricane that hit the island. The couple and their two school age children arrived in West Chester to share an apartment temporarily with friends until they could save enough money to move into their own house. They lived with a family of five in a small two bedroom apartment for more than one year until they were able to save up to pay the deposit and first month of rent. Paying this sum of money left them with no cash to furnish the apartment.

That is when they reached out for help and asked for help with beds for their children. And then, we arrived at Community Warehouse! Working through their shyness, they picked out beds for the entire family, a kitchen table, chairs and kitchen tools and small appliances!

When they arrived to the new home with their gifts and they found a nice card from Community Warehouse Project wishing them luck they were moved! The mother tells me she is saving that card with all her gratitude.

Thank you for the beautiful work you do,

Sandra

Press

Community Warehouse Project of Chester County receives $50,000 grant from Foxwynd Foundation: Funding for 350 Beds to Support their Bed Campaign

Located in West Chester, PA, Community Warehouse Project of Chester County (CWP) was launched in 2017 with a mission to provide household goods and furniture to Chester County families and individuals in need – at no charge. Through a vast network of community partners, and by utilizing the support of dozens of volunteers, CWP redistributes unwanted, yet high-quality, furniture and household goods to individuals and families in need, primarily to those moving from homelessness to housing.

“As the only furniture bank in Chester County, we have a very important role in the county’s social safety net. Research shows those who move into a furnished home are much more likely to maintain their housing, and one of the most important pieces of furniture is a bed,” says Glenda Brion, CWP’s executive director.

During their last program year, CWP distributed nearly 700 beds and served over 1,300 individuals, including 649 children and 124 veterans, by diverting about 250 tons of furniture and household goods from landfills. “We don’t receive near enough clean, usable beds to fill the need,” says Brion, “making Foxwynd’s grant critical to our operations.”

The Foxwynd Foundation DAF funded the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous donation. The $50,000 grant award will cover costs for about 350 beds. “We are deeply grateful to the Foxwynd Foundation and the Bentley family for their generosity and commitment to supporting families in need. Their contribution is making a meaningful difference in our community.”

Along with the award, Foxwynd Foundation will provide an additional $15,000 challenge grant if CWP is able to raise $15,000 through donations.

If you would like to participate in CWP’s bed campaign, please visit www.communitywarehouseproject.com to make an online donation.

Launched in January 2024 by several family members, the Foxwynd Foundation aspires to create a lasting legacy for future generations. Serving as a catalyst for transformative change, the Foxwynd Foundation is dedicated to serving as a beacon of hope for communities in need, enhancing access to essential pillars of human dignity and potential, including healthcare, housing, and sustainable environmental initiatives. “The Foxwynd Foundation and the Bentley family are proud to support the vital work of the Community Warehouse Project of Chester County,” said Pamela Villagra, Executive Director of Foxwynd Foundation. “This grant will provide hundreds of families and individuals with one of the most fundamental elements of a stable home—a bed—helping to create a foundation for long-term success and dignity.”

For more information about the Foxwynd Foundation, please visit www.foxwyndfoundation.org.