Soup-er Sunday Speaker Series at Chelsea First UMC

Creating Homes Where Hope Grows

What started in 2017 as a simple act of kindness—furnishing a home for a single mom and her children—has grown into a transformative community movement known as House N2 Home. Today, this volunteer-driven nonprofit has fully furnished more than 1,892 homes, offering comfort and dignity to 3,947 individuals, including 1,815 children and 240 veterans in our area.

House N2 Home collects and donates everything from beds, mattresses, and couches to cleaning products, kitchen essentials, and wall art, transforming empty apartments into warm, welcoming homes for those transitioning out of homelessness and into stable housing. Their mission is simple yet profound: to create spaces where people can thrive.

Behind this effort is a team of more than 200 dedicated volunteers, working alongside over 50 local agencies to identify needs and deliver hope—one home at a time.

You’re invited to come and hear the powerful stories of this amazing organization and learn how lives are being changed—not just by furniture, but by the love and community behind it. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or simply be inspired, this is a story worth hearing.

Let’s celebrate the work of House N2 Home and explore how we, too, can be part of creating homes where hope grows.  If you’re thinking about donating household items, keep this organization at the top of your list. Click here for more information. 

The presentation concludes with a soup and salad dinner and time for conversation. All are welcome!

We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring time of learning and connection!