On a Friday in early December, the Warm Springs K8 Academy media center was transformed into a magical winter wonderland with the help of 30 amazing Furnish Hope volunteers. At our second annual Christmas Giveaway, nearly 750 parents and children enjoyed treats and warm drinks, smiled for pictures with Santa and left with armfuls of decorations and hearts full of joy.

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 choose to lean in, offer support without judgment and remind one another of their inherent value and worth.

Behind every family we serve, there’s a community of supporters helping make it happen. This week, we celebrate Kendall Auto Group, a partner whose generosity has been part of our story from the very beginning.

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!

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 Mark Jamnik teamed up with our Catwalk for a Cause models—Ambassadors of Hope—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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Furnish Hope, we are inspired every day by the incredible individuals who give their time, energy and hearts to support our mission. Our volunteers are the quiet force behind every delivery, every welcoming space, every story of renewed dignity and fresh starts.

Jonna and Bobby Spackman are building a new life together in Warm Springs, a life filled with hope and focused on a brighter future. Having overcome addition and homelessness, they can now embrace…

Furnish Hope had the privilege of participating in the inaugural DDH Angel Project, linking arms with a remarkable network of community members who rallied support to transform the home - and life - of a local ‘angel’, Chelsea Taylor.

When the chance to receive a significant furniture donation arose during a critical time, what followed was an extraordinary week of community spirit and support - another remarkable chapter and miracle moment in Furnish Hope’s history.

Furnish Hope partners with numerous local and state agencies to provide vital support to our elderly community, acting as an ally and lifeline for these seniors when they have nowhere else to turn.

In early December, Furnish Hope delivered holiday magic and joy to hundreds of children and their families in Warm Springs.

While most recipients claim Central Oregon as their home, our reach occasionally extends far beyond our immediate community to those who have fled humanitarian crises and sought refuge in the United States.

On October 7th, Furnish Hope participated in an extraordinary project benefiting the Warm Springs community that reinforced what is possible when agencies and individuals join hands to meet a need.

Over the past five years, Furnish Hope and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation have opened their doors to each other, forging connections and building a partnership that reminds us what is possible when…

Community spotlights shine light on the hope that is growing throughout Central Oregon's tri-counties of Deschutes,  Jefferson and Crook. Less than a one-hour drive north of Bend lies the city of Madras...