As the founder of Make It Home Bay Area, I combine my passion for interior design and social justice to create positive change in my community. For more than three years, I have been leading a furniture bank that furnishes homes of those in need with donated furniture and household goods, helping them transition out of crisis and achieve stability and dignity.With the help of our dedicated team and generous donors, we have served over 3,300 people across seven Bay Area counties, diverting over 1,600 tons of waste from landfills. We recycle, repurpose, and curate gently-used items to transform empty spaces into homes that reflect the personality and needs of each family and individual. Our vision is to end furniture poverty while protecting the environment and empowering people to thrive.