Re-New↘
Empowering survivors of domestic violence by giving them a beautifully furnished home and a new beginning.
Re-New at the YWCA creates beautiful homes for women and their children who are leaving Weaver Domestic Violence Center and getting a fresh start. Before Re-New, the YWCA could only provide these clients with a new place to live. Since most of these women were starting with nothing, it was often weeks or months before they could furnish their new homes. Re-New solved that problem. Re-New is run completely through volunteer efforts. Founded in 2010, Re-New has furnished more than 250 homes of survivors starting their lives anew.
See our work in action here - A video celebration of our 100th Re-New home.
“Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I can’t believe this is happening! Everything looks AMAZING! A new crib for the baby, bunk beds for the girls, my very own chest of drawers! Re-New has done SO much for my family. It’s simply overwhelming!”
-Christan, Domestic Violence Survivor and Re-New Client
How You Can Help
Re-New often accepts donations of household items in new or nearly- new condition. If you have things to donate from the list below, please contact Cheryl Hays via email at hays5@me.com or text (615-596-4935) with a description of your items and photos of the furnishings. If Re-New is able to accept your donation, we’ll arrange for pickup or delivery.
Gift cards in $50-$250 increments to grocery & discount stores
Twin/Full/Queen-sized bedding in pristine condition (no mattresses)
Artwork
Large art
Small scale occasional tables
Small scale sofas
Lamps
Queen/Full/Twin Beds
Bathroom linens & accessories
Toys (no violent themes)
Shop from our Amazon Wish list here. Look for items on the list labeled for Re-New.
