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Shelter room makeovers

Every gift, no matter the size, helps transform a shelter room into a welcoming haven filled with the comforts of home. It currently costs about $850 to fully renovate a single shelter room, which provides a family of four with: - New pillows, sheets, comforters, and towels - Toiletries and storage solutions - Rugs, artwork, and cozy touches like stuffed animals or blankets for children - A refreshed space with paint, small furnishings, cleaning, and minor repairs We need your help to continue serving our local community, especially during the holidays. To donate, visit alottalove.org/donate/ on our website. #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign

The countdown is on! We're less than a month away from "All You Need Is Love", and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎟️ Tickets are available now! Don't miss your chance to be part of this special night. Join us for an incredible evening of live music, delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, and a few surprises along the way, all while helping A Lotta Love transform more shelter spaces into safe, welcoming places where people can begin again. 🎁 Silent auction donations are still being accepted! Have an experience, gift certificate, or special item you'd like to contribute? We'd love to hear from you! Get your tickets at alottalove.org or reach out to learn more about donating an auction item. Let's make this a night to remember! ❤️ #AllYouNeedIsLove #ALottaLoveInc #NonprofitFundraiser #CommunityImpact

❤️ ONE MONTH AWAY! ❤️ The countdown is on! We're just one month away from "All You Need Is Love", and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Join us for an incredible evening of live music, delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, and a few surprises along the way, all while helping A Lotta Love transform more shelter spaces into safe, welcoming places where people can begin again. 📅 Friday, November 13 | 7–10 PM 📍 Hope Valley Country Club, Durham 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss your chance to be part of this special night. 🎁 Silent auction donations are still being accepted! Have an experience, gift certificate, or special item you'd like to contribute? We'd love to hear from you! Get your tickets at alottalove.org or reach out to learn more about donating an auction item. Let's make this a night to remember! ❤️ #AllYouNeedIsLove #ALottaLoveInc #NonprofitFundraiser #CommunityImpact

On August 28th, our volunteers completed a bit of a different makeover. Instead of transforming individual rooms, they took on painting a central hallway to update and open up the space a bit more. All the details matter and the smallest change can make a place feel more like home! Shoutout to our amazing shelter lead, Tessa Johnson (@sellinganddesigning), our founder, Lotta Sjöelin (@lottasjoelin), and our volunteers, Rose Lynn Wild (@roselynnwild) and Stephanie Walsh! Another huge thank you to our fabulous painters, Zico and Angel from Zico Cantu Painting Company! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #HomeStartChapelHill

A Lotta Love 1 Minute Makeover!❤️ Here's a quick video to recap our second room completed at @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 31st! Our volunteers were able to transform this space into a bright and lively room for a mother and her 12 year-old son. Special thanks to @sweet_william_designs, @kelly_f_hunter, and @charlottedentongage for all their hard-work. None of this would be possible without our shelter leads and volunteers! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #Transformation

A Lotta Love 1 Minute Makeover!❤️ Here's a quick video to recap one of two rooms completed at @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 31st! Our volunteers were able to transform this space into a bright and lively room for a mother and a son. Special thanks to @sweet_william_designs, @kelly_f_hunter, and @charlottedentongage for all their hard-work. None of this would be possible without our shelter leads and volunteers! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #Transformation

On July 31st, an amazing group of A Lotta Love volunteers transformed two rooms in the Families Moving Forward community in Durham, NC! Everyone gave their predictions for how long the two rooms would take, Families Moving Forward's Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Maryn, had the closest guess! Follow along this week for more about our July 31st makeover! Special thanks to @familiesmovingforwardnc for the opportunity to volunteer, our shelter lead @sweet_william_designs, and our two amazing volunteers, @kelly_f_hunter and Charlotte Gage! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #Community #FamiliesMovingForwardNC

Everyone deserves a space that feels safe, comfortable, and dignified. ❤️ Swipe through to explore our Top 10 Makeover Must-Haves—the everyday essentials we use to help transform shelter rooms into warm, comforting sanctuaries for families starting a new chapter. Want to send some love? You can purchase these exact items directly through our Amazon Wishlist (find it at alottalove.org/donate/) to help us prepare for our next makeover! #ALottaLove #TraumaInformedDesign #Transformation

Did you know that a transformed environment can completely change a family's outlook? It costs about $850 to fully renovate a shelter room for a family of four, but getting involved doesn't have to be complicated. Our Amazon Wishlist makes giving incredibly easy. You can browse and purchase the exact items needed for these rooms, and they’ll ship directly to us. There are many items under $25, and each and every item helps us get closer to transforming spaces. It’s a simple way to take direct action and know exactly how your donation is helping a family thrive.✨ Get involved today: alottalove.org/donate/ #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #Transformation

On June 16th, one of our amazing shelter leads, Jennifer Galloway (@sweet_william_designs), and Emily Gingrich transformed a room for a mother and her baby at Families Moving Forward in Durham. Spaces like this are so much more than just four walls—they offer comfort, safety, and a fresh start for families in transition. A massive thank you to Jennifer and Emily for sharing their time and talents to bring this beautiful room to life! 🏠️ ❤️ #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForward #TraumaInformedDesign

☀️ School's out. Summer is here. For many children, summer means sleeping in and family vacations. For others, it means facing uncertainty while living in a shelter or transitional housing. At A Lotta Love, we're working to make sure every child has a space that feels safe, comfortable, and truly their own. Because every child deserves more than a bed—they deserve a place of belonging. As summer begins, we're grateful for the volunteers, donors, and partners helping us create home, one room at a time. #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #SummerBreak

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