Wraparound Families
Donating furniture is one way to recognize and honor the strength and courage it takes for new mothers to break the cycle of addiction so they can be a loving, stable presence for their children.
What is The Wraparound Families Project?
Wraparound Families is a Clean Slate initiative that honors and celebrates the dignity and courage of moms who are moving into their first apartment with their children. Through The Wraparound Families Project, Clean Slate community members donate furniture and household items so that moms transitioning out of Lund’s residential recovery program, have beautiful, furnished spaces where they can raise their children.
What is Lund?
Lund is a remarkable non-profit that has been supporting Vermont families for 132 years. They offer an integrated array of services -- education, treatment, adoption and family support -- to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, loving and secure family. I've been volunteering with Lund for years and am so impressed by Lund's mission and programs.
Where did the idea for Wraparound Families come from?
I’ve actually had the idea for Wraparound Families for three or four years. My clients often have furniture that they no longer need, and it seems that most of us have a much easier time passing along our belongings when we know that our items will have a meaningful next life.
I realized we could support the amazing young women in Lund's programs by relieving some of their financial stress by furnishing their first apartment with beautiful items that Clean Slate clients were ready to pass along.
What's the hope for Wraparound Families?
The real impulse for Wraparound Families is deeper than just relieving the financial stress. I want these young moms to realize that they are not alone -- that community members are supporting their success and honoring their commitment to their children.
What are some ways to get involved in this project?
By becoming involved in The Wraparound Families Project, you are are recognizing and acknowledging a mother’s bravery and hard work in choosing to be the best parent she can be.
Donate your beautiful, high quality furniture and give it a new, meaningful life.
Pick up donated furniture in your area. If you have a couple of hours a month and a large vehicle, you could make a huge difference.
Host a collection drive for housewarming baskets. Encourage your business, book group, family members, colleagues, etc to collect new kitchen items (see list below).
Tell others about the project. You can share this newsletter on Facebook by clicking the Facebook icon at the very end.
What’s Wraparound Families biggest need right now?
In addition to high quality furniture, we need local movers and/or community members who have a large vehicle and would like to volunteer to pick up donated furniture and bring it to our storage unit in Williston. If this is you, or you know anyone who could do this, please let me know.
