The Designers Group (TDG) is a talented international interior design firm based in the US and Canada. Blima found that her clients were often in situations to donate the furniture they were replacing but had no real outlet to accomplish this. The Furniture Exchange finally conceptualized when Blima herself had extra furniture from a move and wanted someone in need to benefit from it. “I believe that everyone deserves a beautiful space to call home, whether or not they can afford it,” says Blima.
This unique philanthropic program matches people who are in need of furniture with those who have furniture to give away. TDG will take care of finding a new home for the furniture, storage, and even delivery if necessary, all at no cost to the donor or recipient. Creating a seamless process between those donating and receiving has allowed this initiative to thrive.
This initiative is in memory of Yonah ben Akiva, Blima’s uncle, who persevered through life no matter the challenges and always found a way to better others’ lives, regardless of the obstacles.
How It Works
TDG has developed an efficient process for their Furniture Exchange. The donor reaches out to them by phone, email, or social media and they connect them to the TDG local ambassador, heading the exchange in the donor’s city. The ambassador collects all information about the donation and pictures to post. When they find the most appropriate fit, they deliver the furniture to its new home. If, for some reason, a match isn’t found right away, storage facilities hold the item until it reaches its new home.
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