Household Goods in the News
Press clippings and news about Household Goods.
GBH.org: At Household Goods, thousands of furniture donations help families make a house a home
Apr 22, 2024
From GBH.org – On this week’s edition of the Joy Beat, we’re celebrating an Acton-based nonprofit.
CBS Boston: Items donated to non-profit “Household Goods” help Massachusetts families find fresh start
Apr 10, 2024
CBS Boston – A Massachusetts non-profit is putting out the call for used furniture to provide a fresh start to local families in need.
What a Morning for a Mattress Miracle
Dec 7, 2022
Dozens of Household Goods volunteers created an orange wave of appreciation for the arrival of 140 new mattresses donated by Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc. Beds are one of the most critical items we provide, free of charge, to thousands of families in need every...
As Seen on Chronicle…
Apr 13, 2021
"In Acton, you will find Household Goods. What was once a small operation from Barbara and Ira Smith's carport, has turned into a 20,000-square-foot showroom for those in need." So opens a recent segment on WCVB-TV's Chronicle that featured Household Goods. Watch the...
Beacon’s Volunteers of the Week: Barbara and Ira Smith
May 27, 2020
Patty Mahoney, The Beacon - As part of our Volunteer of the Week Series, the Beacon spotlights folks making a difference in the community through volunteerism. This week the Beacon acknowledges Acton residents Barbara and Ira Smith, founders of Household Goods in...
It Happens Here: The Acton Charity That Helps Turn Houses Into Homes
Oct 28, 2019
It happened here! WBZ-CBS Boston reporter Kate Merrill was at Household Goods to tape a segment for her feature It Happens Here. The segment aired on Friday.
Acton nonprofit to hold open house
Apr 18, 2019
Matt Mallio, The Beacon. Have you ever wondered what happens to the items you may drop off to a local nonprofit or charity? The Acton-based charity Household Goods is inviting you to find out. Read the article here.
Barb and Ira on WBUR
Apr 11, 2019
Lisa Mullins and Lynn Jolicoeur from WBUR 90.9 FM recently came in to interview our beloved founders Barbara and Ira Smith for a series on people working behind the scenes to make a positive change in the world. The first segment in this series, featuring the Smiths,...
‘I Finally Did It’: Homeless For Years, Lenny Gets A Home
Nov 16, 2017
WBUR followed a homeless Boston man who was recently housed through city efforts, including his stop at Household Goods. See here for Lenny Higginbottom's complete story.
Barb and Ira Talk to WBZ | CBS Boston
Nov 6, 2015
In case you missed it... WBZ | CBS Boston had a lovely story about Household Goods, Barb and Ira, and even an interview with a client, showing how we helped furnish his apartment.A story definitely worth watching!