Moving Home Drives
You can coordinate a drive to collect basic household items for a participant moving into a newfound apartment. With your help, they can get settled and continue to work on the challenges that surround them.
To get started, contact Andrea Kalsow, Director of Development at 617-497-5757 or andrea.kalsow@ontherise.org.
Moving Home Drive FAQs:
What is a Moving Home Drive?
A Moving Home Drive is a way to support a newly housed participant and collect basic household items to help them become settled as they enter this new journey.
What should I buy?
We will send you a wish-list of the participant you are supporting, as well as their bio.
I don't think I can buy everything, what should I do?
Moving Home Drives don't need to be completed by one person. A family, a group of friends, colleagues, religious group or club/organization can sponsor one together, and each person can buy an item off the list!
Where do I deliver her items?
341 Broadway! As a volunteer, you will work with our Director of Development, Andrea Kalsow to schedule a delivery date to On The Rise. Our staff will then deliver the items to the participant.
What kind of items make up a wish-list?
Each wish-list includes general household items and small appliances, not furniture. This list usually includes items like sets of plates/cups/bowls/silverware, other kitchen utensils, bedding, pillows, bathroom supplies (curtain, rug, cleaning supplies), a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.
Are gently used items alright?
We ask that all items be new.
When do items need to be delivered?
We typically ask that completed drives be delivered to 341 Broadway within 3 weeks.
I have something not on the wish-list. Can I still give it?
If you have additional items or extras of anything, please let us know before bringing it to On The Rise so we can find out if they are wanted/needed.
Can I provide a gift card so an item can be purchased?
Yes! We welcome gift cards to home stores so participants can supplement missing items from their lists.
