When a survivor on a low income gets the keys to a new home, they may have few or no belongings to make it liveable. Our team helps turn an empty property into a safe, dignified place to settle in, with furniture and essentials sourced through community donations and reuse partners.
Beds and bedding for every household member, sofa, dining table and chairs, storage and soft furnishings — sourced through reuse partners and donations wherever possible.
The small things that make a house liveable from day one: pots and pans, cutlery, crockery, a kettle, toaster, towels, toiletries and a starter food shop.
Coordinated collection from donors and reuse centres, transport to the property, and a volunteer team to assemble furniture and unpack essentials.
A coat of paint, curtain rails hung, a couple of pictures up — low-cost interventions that transform how a space feels and signals belonging.
A deep clean so the first night in a new home is calm, hygienic and welcoming — never something the survivor has to face alone.
Friendly check-ins, signposting to local services, and a clear, consent-based handover. We celebrate the move-in — every family deserves a welcome.
A consent-based pathway, designed in partnership with DART and local services.
Survivor is offered a tenancy via council, housing association or DART support.
A partner organisation refers, with the survivor's consent, to Ohana CIC.
We assess household needs and assemble the home starter kit from reuse and donations.
Delivery, setup, light decorating and a warm welcome — usually within days.
Number of households supported each year
Tenancy sustainment at 6 and 12 months
Reduction in emergency / repeat referrals
Items diverted from landfill