News & Stories - Furnishing Hope

Designer Carolina Chavez carrying a chair for Sergeant Perez's home furnishing project

Designer Carolina Chavez for Sergeant Perez

Designer Carolina Chavez brought her talents and her heart to the one-week challenge of furnishing a home for Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Hector Perez and his family.

Designer Danielle Murrieta with Sergeant Velasquez, his wife, and baby

Designer Danielle Murrieta for Sergeant Velasquez

Designer Danielle Murrieta took on the one-week challenge of furnishing a home for Sgt. Jose Velasquez — a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient — and his young family.

Interior designer Bon Abedeen holding fabric samples for Corporal Weber's home

Designer Bon Abedeen for Corporal Weber

Designer Bon Abedeen took on the one-week challenge of furnishing a home for Corporal Nickolas Weber and his family — creating a warm, nature-inspired space with form, function, and heart.

Interior designer Emilie McVay staging a bedroom for wounded veteran William Franklin

Designer Emilie McVay for Veteran William Franklin

Through October, Furnishing Hope invited interior designers to furnish a wounded hero's home in one week. Designer Emilie McVay took on the challenge for veteran William Franklin and his two daughters.

Sgt Danny Novoa and his service dog arriving at his newly furnished home

Our Hero: Sgt Danny Novoa

It was Sgt. Danny Novoa's dream to join the military since the 5th grade. After four combat tours and a long road to recovery, Furnishing Hope is honored to help make his house a home.

A framed photo of Sgt Michael Spivey and his fiancée Kris

Our Hero: Sgt Michael Spivey

Sgt Michael Spivey lost his left arm to an IED in Afghanistan, but nothing slows him down. Furnishing Hope was honored to give this unstoppable hero and his fiancée a true home.

Beth Phillips and her daughter Robyn inside the Furnishing Hope store in Westcliff Plaza

Unsung Hero: Interior Designer Beth Phillips Furnishes Hope to Families in Crisis

There's something different about the recently opened home furnishings store in Newport Beach's Westcliff Plaza — because every purchase helps furnish hope for families in crisis.

Sergeant Angel Alvarez sitting in his newly furnished apartment

Our Hero: Sgt Angel Alvarez

After twice experiencing homelessness and years of struggling with PTSD after combat, Sgt. Angel Alvarez is finding his footing — and Furnishing Hope is honored to be part of his journey.

Before and after of Lucinda's newly furnished apartment living room

Our Survivor: Lucinda

After unimaginable loss and a period of homelessness, Lucinda and her family have found stability, hope, and a place to truly call home — thanks to Furnishing Hope.

Beth Phillips and Staff Sergeant Oscar Canon holding an American flag in his furnished home

Memorial Day — Our Hero Oscar Canon

This Memorial Day we remember a recipient we recently lost — Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Oscar Canon, a true hero who gave so much for his country.

SPC David Tscherny and his family on their newly furnished sofa

Our Hero: SPC David Tscherny

SPC David Tscherny served in the Army from 1993 to 2009. After a year of hardship, instability, and sacrifice, Furnishing Hope helped give his family the foundation they needed to start over.

Christine and her three children on their newly furnished sofa

Our Survivor: Christine

After seven years in a controlling marriage, Christine found the courage to leave and start over. Furnishing Hope is honored to help her and her children begin their new chapter.

LCpl Bryan White sitting on his newly furnished sofa

Our Hero: LCpl Bryan White

Weeks after returning from Afghanistan, LCpl Bryan White survived a devastating motorcycle accident. After 12 surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Furnishing Hope is honored to help him feel at home.

Petty Officer Lindsay Armani and her daughter Chloe in their newly furnished home

Our Hero: Petty Officer Lindsay Armani

Navy veteran Lindsay Armani served six years as a Hospital Corpsman, treating those coming back from war. Now Furnishing Hope is honored to give something back to her and her daughter.

Veteran Juan Celisgonzalez and his family in their newly furnished home

Healing Our Veterans at Home: Furnishing Hope x Living Spaces for Veteran Juan Celisgonzalez

A warm, inviting, comfortable space — it's not only where our wounded heroes deserve to come home, it's where they need to come home so they can begin the process of healing.

FH Home retail store interior in Newport Beach

Volunteer Network OC: Meet Beth Phillips and Her Daughter Robyn

Volunteer Network OC sits down with Beth Phillips and her daughter Robyn — the inspiring mother-daughter duo behind Furnishing Hope's mission to furnish homes for wounded heroes and families in need.

Sergeant First Class Lazaro in her newly furnished home

Our Hero: Sergeant First Class Lazaro

SFC Lazaro served over 20 years in the Army, including two combat tours. After years of struggle with PTSD, she found her way back — and Furnishing Hope helped make her healing space a home.

Sergeant Hai Nguyen sitting in his newly furnished home

Our Hero: Sergeant Nguyen

Sergeant Hai Nguyen served four deployments and suffered a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan. Furnishing Hope is honored to help him take his first step back on his feet.

Lance Corporal Bonet with his wife and two daughters in their new home

Our Hero: Lance Corporal Bonet

Lance Corporal Bonet joined the Marines after 9/11 and endured unimaginable hardship in Iraq. Now Furnishing Hope is honored to help make his family's first home complete.

Jesse Avila, new Vice President of Operations at Furnishing Hope

Welcome to the Team, Jesse Avila!

We are pleased to introduce Jesse Avila, who has joined Furnishing Hope as Vice President of Operations, bringing over 30 years of experience in planning, organization, and leadership.

Furnishing Hope recipient family interviewed by KUSI San Diego news

Furnishing Hope on KUSI — Wrap Up

Meet the recipients of Furnishing Hope's 75th installation for our wounded warriors, as interviewed by KUSI San Diego.

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Furnishing Hope & Living Spaces Wounded Warrior Home Makeover — Part 1

Watch Part 1 of the Furnishing Hope and Living Spaces Wounded Warrior home makeover — transforming an empty house into a true home for a deserving hero.

David Mayer and family in their newly furnished Corona home

Wounded Veteran Has Home Furnished for Free

Army veteran and double amputee David Mayer had a home custom built by Homes for Our Troops — then Furnishing Hope stepped in to make it a true home.

Beth Phillips meeting with wounded veteran Michael Ortiz and his wife April in their home

Johnson: Designing Homes for Wounded Warriors

Beth Phillips, founder of Furnishing Hope, quit her interior design business to furnish the homes of warriors badly wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is her 77th.

Furnishing Hope volunteers furnishing a home for a veteran

Interior Design with a Higher Purpose

Suzanne Hoey — college graduate, single mother, and veteran — has seen a lot in her 36 years. Now Beth Phillips and Furnishing Hope are giving her something to smile about.

Furnishing Hope and Living Spaces representatives on KUSI news segment

Furnishing Hope & Living Spaces on KUSI

Furnishing Hope and Living Spaces appear on KUSI to describe the process of creating a fully furnished home for a wounded hero.

Furnishing Hope team with Christopher Bradley and donated furniture in Amarillo

Furnishing Hope Aids Local Wounded Hero

A California nonprofit is transforming the empty house of disabled Navy veteran Christopher Bradley in Amarillo into a fully furnished home he and his family can truly call their own.

Firefighters and volunteers unloading furniture from a truck for an injured soldier

Firefighters Do the Heavy Lifting for Injured Greer Soldier

The joy was unmistakable for Staff Sergeant Jason Livingston and his wife as they stood in their newly furnished home, surrounded by family, neighbors, and firefighters who showed up to help.

Warriors Find a Place of Peace

Summoning hope was Beth Phillips' inspiration to transform houses into homes for families in crisis — now she's dedicating every moment to serving wounded warriors through Furnishing Hope.

Furnishing Hope volunteers with the Jones family in Menifee

Furnishing Hope Gives Thanks to Military Family in Menifee

After a series of setbacks transitioning out of the Marine Corps, Staff Sgt. Willis Howard Jones and his family are putting their lives back together — with help from Furnishing Hope.

Beth Phillips with a wounded veteran and his wife seated on a sofa in their furnished home

Hero Home Makers

I Heart Costa Mesa spotlights Furnishing Hope — because the hallmark of a true community is the degree to which its residents show up, participate, and care.

Group of over 30 volunteers gathered outside Navy veteran Christopher Bradley's home in Amarillo

Volunteers Help Vet's Family Fix Up Home

More than 30 strangers packed into Navy veteran Christopher Bradley's home last weekend — and by the time they left, they felt like family.

Wounded veteran Toran Gaal in his new custom-built home in Valley Center

Wounded Warrior Receives Home Built Just for Him

Wounded warrior Toran Gaal received a hero's welcome at his new custom-built residence in Valley Center, recognized for his sacrifice and service to our country.

HD Supply team and Furnishing Hope's Beth Phillips with donated goods at Camp Pendleton

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Supports Furnishing Hope

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance donated more than $83,000 worth of towels, sheets, pillows, and bath mats to Furnishing Hope for wounded warriors transitioning back to civilian life.

Family emotional at the doorway of their newly furnished home

Everyday Heroes: Costa Mesa Interior Designer Gives Homes and Hope to Wounded Warriors

Tears welled up in Jorge Garcia's eyes as he watched his two-year-old daughter dash through their newly furnished apartment — a moment made possible by Furnishing Hope.

Furnishing Hope volunteer and wounded veteran beside a Penske moving truck

ABC7 Salutes Furnishing Hope for Providing Furniture to Wounded Warriors

ABC7 Salutes Furnishing Hope, an Orange County nonprofit transforming the lives of wounded veterans by furnishing their homes — because healing starts at home.

GySgt McQuigg sitting on his newly furnished sofa

Our Hero: GySgt McQuigg

GySgt McQuigg came from a long line of warfighters and gave everything in service to his country. Now, Furnishing Hope is honored to give something back.

Congressional Art Competition

Newport Harbor, Edison, and Huntington Beach high schools are among 14 area schools participating in the Congressional Art Competition, coming to the 48th District for the first time.

Furnishing Hope gallery displaying Congressional Art Competition entries

Furnishing Hope Hosts Art Competition

Furnishing Hope invites the community to view the inaugural 2019 Congressional Art Competition entries at their Westcliff Plaza gallery, sponsored by Congressman Harley Rouda.

FH Home retail store exterior in Newport Beach

Hope Seeks Donations and Seamstress

As COVID-19 puts added pressure on OC's homeless population, Furnishing Hope is urgently seeking community donations and volunteer seamstresses to help families move safely into housing.

KNX Hero of the Week

KNX 10.70 named Furnishing Hope's Beth Phillips their Hero of the Week for repurposing high-quality furniture to brighten the lives of families in need.

50 Homes in 50 Days

Furnishing Hope announces their November 2020 campaign — 50 Homes in 50 Days — with a goal to help 50 families find sanctuary before the end of the year.

Event — ART.CLECTIC

We are delighted to announce Furnishing Hope's third event in our series of Inside Orange County's Finest Homes — an evening of art, furniture, and live and silent auctions.

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Join the Furnishing Hope Team!

Furnishing Hope is looking for a passionate, creative residential interior designer or experienced stager to help grow and expand our work for nonprofit clients in Orange County.

National Pillow Project graphic — Furnishing Hope, ending the cycle of poverty one pillow at a time

The Pillow Project

Furnishing Hope is launching the Pillow Project — a program empowering recipients to produce additional income by making and selling pillows, right from home.

The House Quilt Project promotional graphic by Jamie Fingal and Furnishing Hope

Workshop: Make Your Own Art Wall Quilt with Artist Jamie Fingal

Create a unique Home-themed Fiber Art Wall Quilt for yourself or as a gift! Artist Jamie Fingal will guide you through her whimsical, colorful process — no experience or sewing required.

The Future Is Bright — Save The Date

Save the date — Saturday, October 12, 2019. Furnishing Hope presents an evening in support of our wounded heroes and families in crisis.

The Future Is Bright

We are excited to announce Furnishing Hope's fundraising event, The Future is Bright — an evening of next generation technology in support of our wounded heroes and homeless families.

Holiday Market

Local vendors, activities for kids, raffles and prizes. One day only — Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm in Newport Beach.

FH Home Anniversary Sales Event promotional graphic

FH Home Store Celebrates Its First Year Anniversary

FH Home celebrates one year at the Tustin Marketplace with an Anniversary Sales Event July 16–18, featuring treats, raffles, prizes, and sales up to 40% off.

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Help Us Share the Love!

Nominate a shelter or nonprofit to receive a bundle of Thinkbaby and Thinksport products for clients! Help us share the love!

FH Home team celebrating anniversary event

FH Home Celebrates Anniversary While Supporting Furnishing Hope

FH Home celebrates its anniversary with a special event supporting Furnishing Hope and its mission to provide homes for families in need.

Survival to Stability: Chrisa’s Story

After unimaginable loss and instability, Chrisa and her daughter finally have a safe, furnished home where healing can begin.

Furnishing Hope volunteers delivering furniture

A Strong Start to 2025

We're only a few months into 2025 and already Furnishing Hope has delivered furniture and essential supplies to dozens of families.

Military family in their newly furnished home

Military Family Finds Hope Through Furnishing Support

Meet the Rodriguez family, wounded military heroes who found dignity and comfort through our partnership programs.

Furnishing Hope volunteers assembling furniture

How Our Volunteers Make a Difference

From furniture assembly to home delivery, our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do.