One on One with Beth Phillips
By Gina Dostler
Summoning hope was Beth Phillips’ inspiration to transform houses into homes for children and families in crisis. Phillips, a 30-year interior designer, also recognized that old furniture removed for newly designed interiors was often simply discarded. She aimed to bring those in need together with those who had plenty and recruited other designers to help. Now she is helping veterans furnish their new homes with her non-profit organization, Furnishing Hope.
Q: Tell us a little about Furnishing Hope.
A: Furnishing Hope is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2003 to help families in crisis furnish their homes. In December of 2010 our focus shifted to wounded heroes returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Seeing the struggle, the pain, the suffering and yet the incredible courage of these young service members made me want to help them. This was the defining moment for our organization. From this day forward, every moment of every day has been dedicated to serving our wounded heroes. We are on a mission.
Q: Which is?
A: To facilitate healing, reduce stress and encourage the overall feeling of security…
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