WELCOME LETTER Instead of asking, what if I need this someday, ask, what if someone else, today, needs it more? —Julia Ubbenga, blogger, richinwhatmatters.com It’s the time of year when we fill our houses up with food, gifts, family and guests. My extended family will gather at my home this December. Many will be staying at nearby hotels, but I’ve already planned beds, sheets, blankets and pillows for the half dozen or so staying with us. While going through my closets, it became obvious that, even with company in mind, I have way more bedding than I need. Plus, I have an extra-long twin bed and frame from my son’s college days going unused. Yes, a couple of considerations race to mind: “I might need these someday,” and “I don’t feel like dealing with this right now.” But if I push past those nagging thoughts, I know what needs to be done—and it’s a win-win situation. There are fantastic organizations that will take my unused home goods and furniture and repurpose them for individuals in need. And my closets, basement, and even my life feel a bit less chaotic. If you need ideas on where to donate, here are a couple favorites: • New Life Furniture Bank collects gently used furniture and household items. They deliver and set-up an entire household of furnishings to families overcoming homelessness, domestic abuse, extreme poverty, and other devastating circumstances. Check out their website for acceptable donations. Note: Currently they accept clean, gently used mattresses and box springs. nlfurniture.org • ReStore accepts furniture and home goods as well, but also working appliances and building materials. These are sold to the public providing income to carry out Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build homes, communities, and hope. There are multiple locations in Greater <strong>Cincinnati</strong>. Visit their website for acceptable donations. habitatcincinnati.org Karen Bradner EDITOR Associate Publishers Linda Bacher and Florence Murphy Sales Associate Evelyn Yaus Editor Karen Bradner Creative Director Gina Miller Quality Control Specialist Heather Fox Contributing Writer Susan Zingraf Contributing Photographers Daniel Feldkamp, William Manning Ross Van Pelt, Todd Yarrington This holiday season, may you surround yourself with family and perhaps take pleasure in contributing to another family’s hope, dignity and joy. Thanks for reading. CORPORATE Corporate Managing Partners Robert J. Slattery, Kevin Slattery Print Services Dawn Deems Production Manager Connie Kimsey Advertising Information 513-703-6103 linda.bacher@housetrends.com Editorial Inquiries publishers@housetrends.com Housetrends magazine is published by Buzz Publications, LLC 4866 Cooper Rd., Suite 202 <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH 45242 Robert J. Slattery, President and CEO, Buzz Publications, LLC. © <strong>2023</strong> Buzz Publications, LLC. Housetrends magazine is published and produced by Buzz Publications. All rights reserved. All logos and trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. We assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistency herein. Housetrends makes no warranties, representations or endorsements regarding any of the services and/or the advertisers, builders, designers or any third parties appearing in the magazine. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the written permission of Buzz Publications, LLC except where prohibited by law. Buzz Publications, LLC reserves the right to edit, alter, or omit any advertiser. 12 housetrends.com
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