“WeDo GoodWorks improves the lives of disadvantaged New Yorkers by reallocating furniture and household goods to those in need in order to give a hand up and improve lives.”
—WeDo GoodWorks
OUR STORY
“I was teaching high school in Brooklyn and had a student whose grades suffered on many occasions due to her family being homeless as they were constantly being shuffled from shelter to shelter.
One day, she came to me and exclaimed, “Mr. Chapman, my family finally has an apartment! The only problem is all we have in our apartment is a full-size bed for six people and nothing else.”
This led me to think about homelessness and how people get back on their feet after being homeless. I was not aware of any place in New York City where people of little to no means could get affordable furniture and household goods delivered to their homes. In light of Hurricane Sandy and the current Covid-19 pandemic, I felt the urgency to create an organization that would assist people who have overcome catastrophes (floods, fires, domestic abuse), come out of homelessness, foster care, or just need help like many veterans and the elderly.
From this, WeDo GoodWorks was born.”
—Troy Chapman
Mission
To sustainably redistribute quality used furniture and household goods, while providing interior decoration, to disadvantaged families, individuals, and Veterans in need or coming out of emergency situations (homelessness, fire, domestic abuse, foster care, etc.).
Who We Serve
Our clients are men, women, and families referred to WeDo GoodWorks by nonprofits, social service programs, religious organizations, and government agencies. All WeDo GoodWorks’ clients have undergone some type of personal misfortune prior to being assigned to us. Our clients represent all ethnicities and races and range in age from 18-100.
Our Vision
To transform living spaces into homes for those coming from undesirable circumstances in order to augment their sense of dignity, respect, and hope as they embark on a new beginning.
OUR BELIEFS
Aiding individuals, children and families in emergency situations gives them a step up on the road to recovery and self-sufficiency
Every individual deserves a safe and nurturing home environment
A Hand up is better than a handout
Every individual has the right to decent furniture and household goods
Delivering quality goods and services to individuals, children and families changes lives for the better
Art makes a palliative difference in improving lives
Furniture does not have to end up in landfills, but can be repurposed to serve those in need
Black and Brown Lives Matter