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Meet the Artists 2024 - Part 1

As we approach this year’s Furnished for Good, we will feature our artists who have created pieces for the upcoming event and auction. This year we...
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From Choice to Control: Philadelphia's shift from Harm Reduction

From Choice to Control: Philadelphia’s shift from a Harm Reduction approach to “a Carrot-and-Stick” approach to address the Opioid Epidemic in...
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Your 2024 Spring Cleaning Guide

Spring cleaning is a sign that better weather is on the way. As our days get longer and we get more sunshine, it feels like an appropriate time to...
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Recognizing Social Work Month

What is Social Work? Social work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion, and the empowerment of people and...
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Corporate Teammate: The Organizing Professionals

Good Haul donates all reusable items to local community partners. We also depend on our corporate teammates to refer clients or use our services. One...
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Mark's Story

When the Housing First model was first founded, it was assumed to be a permanent solution. The population targeted by Housing First was individuals...
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Cost-Effectiveness of Housing First

Did you know? It’s more expensive to let someone live unsheltered than it is to house them. Yes, you read that right. When someone lives unsheltered...
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Practical Ways to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness This Winter

Temperatures are dropping and the holiday season is in full swing. While the first snow fall brings joy to many, it can be a reminder of the tough...
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How Does the Philadelphia Furniture Bank Work?

Have you ever found yourself wondering... What happens to my furniture after I donate it to the Philadelphia Furniture Bank? The answer is simple. The...
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Human Rights Day: Housing is a Human Right

December 10 marks Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. The...