Home Bank LA: Restoring Dignity—One Home Set at a Time
When wildfires tear through Los Angeles, they don’t just scorch hillsides—they erase entire lives in minutes. In the wake of the most recent fires, A Sense of Home (ASOH) fast‑tracked a brand‑new relief arm: Home Bank LA.
Their mission is beautifully simple—deliver a complete “home set” (all 330+ essentials) to every survivor who’s starting over, so that the very first night in a new place already feels like home. (homebankla.org)
“We had about five minutes to grab stuff—birth certificates, passports… then we were out. Everything unexpectedly happened at once.”
What’s in a Home Set?
- A bed to sleep in and linens to match
- A dining table, chairs, plates, forks—the works
- Sofas, lamps, rugs, artwork
- Cleaning and hygiene supplies
- Toys for the kids, because comfort isn’t only for grown‑ups
All told, it’s the difference between an empty box and a functioning, welcoming home—delivered and professionally installed in about 90 minutes.
“You don’t even have things like forks. I don’t want to think about refurnishing an entire place when I still have to get my Social Security card reissued.”
Why This Matters
Losing a house is traumatic; losing every possession can stall recovery for months. By erasing the “where will I sleep?” question on day one, Home Bank LA gives survivors a launchpad for insurance claims, job searches, and getting kids back to school.
“I couldn’t believe how everything was set up for us—it just felt like home.”
The Multiplier Effect
With ASOH’s decade‑long expertise furnishing homes for former foster youth, Home Bank LA is scaling fast. Each fully furnished home prevents secondary displacement and lowers the risk of homelessness—a ripple that stabilizes entire neighborhoods. (asenseofhome.org)
“Home Bank LA is a big, big help for the community.”
How You Can Help—Right Now
- Learn More → Dive into the full story at HomeBankLA.org.
- Donate Funds or Furniture → Every dollar and gently‑used nightstand gets a family one step closer to normalcy.
- Volunteer → Sign up solo or bring friends—install a home in 90 minutes and witness the magic firsthand.
- Stay Tuned → Keep an eye on Pardee Properties’ socials; we’re planning a team volunteer day soon and would love you on the crew.
Let’s turn tragedy into tangible comfort—one living room, one set of forks, one restored sense of home at a time.
