Kelly Moore is the director of Humble Design Seattle. Jasmine Roth is a rising HGTV star. And they are both good friends of Spade and Archer! This fall they’re coming together for Humble Design’s 2nd Annual fundraiser and this time it’s a live-stream online auction (October 9-15).
LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE PODCAST EPISODE HERE.
HGTV’s Jasmine Roth and Humble Design Seattle’s Kelley Moore joins Justin and Kelly for a special episode of Behind the Yard Sign.
Humble Design is a non-profit organization fighting the battle against homelessness. They serve families emerging from homelessness by transforming their empty house or apartment into a warm, welcoming and uplifting home with new and gently used donated furniture and household goods.
During this time of Covid, there is an even greater need to help the ever-growing homeless population get back on their feet and establish a stable home. “I think the overall mission is that when you give somebody a warm and inviting and a welcoming home and you treat them with empathy and respect, it helps them regain their dignity,” says Kelly.
This fundraiser is so important to continue the work that Humble is doing and to improve the lives of those coming out of homelessness. During the fundraiser people can bid on dozens of amazing items- one of which is a Cameo (a personalized celebrity message) from Jasmine Roth herself. We know Jasmine from working together on HGTV’s Rock the Block last year and she recently teamed up with Kelly for another show helping renters revitalize their spaces. Now she is dedicating time to helping raise money for Humble’s incredible efforts. On top of the great auction offerings, there will also be some amazing special speakers as well as heart-felt stories from real families who have been helped by Humble’s services.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER!
Humble Design Seattle: https://www.humbledesign.org/seattle
HGTV’s Rentervention: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/rentervention
All things Jasmine Roth: https://www.jasmine-roth.com/
Since it began in 2009, Humble has designed over 1500 homes, transformed over 4950 lives, and donated almost 5 million pounds of furniture that has been reused with purpose. The statistics they have compiled say that 99% of those helped by Humble Design stay housed after one year. Without their help, the numbers are a much more dire 50%. “When someone is without, they think ‘Oh, I've lost my home. I've lost everything. Who am I?’. But when you give them an actual home with comforts and supports, all of a sudden, they’ve now regained their identity. We really believe that gives people a fresh start and gives families a chance. That's something we're really proud of,” says Kelly.
Humble design is in five cities currently. They launched in Seattle in 2018 and have served over 100 families and veterans in the Puget Sound region since. The team currently helps approximately 1 family a week with an exciting goal to grow to serve 3 families per week. Our own Creative Director at Spade and Archer, Chad Hinke, is on the board of advisors.
Part of the transition from homelessness to stability is providing the necessities to thrive, not just survive. This includes spaces with purpose and intention. Through the process of crafting a real home, Humble Design creates a feeling of ownership for the families, in turn restoring their hope, dignity, stability, and providing them with a fresh start. Four walls and a roof provide security, but it is simply not a home where one can grow and prosper without the furniture, the comfort and the love of a thoughtfully designed space. “We aim to build a committed, creative network of individuals, community leaders, and companies working toward creating stability for those affected by homelessness,” says Kelly. When someone is energized by their home, they are more able to contribute to society as well. “By creating an environment where they can begin again, we improve and uplift our entire community.”