Nothing tells our story like these before and after photos taken by a veteran of his home after a visit to Household Goods. It’s stories like these, and agencies like Veterans Inc. that make it all worth it. “I am the Program Coordinator for the Supportive...
Pearl owned her own home and worked in hospice care managing a wide range of responsibilities when the unexpected happened: a mosquito bite led to a debilitating case of West Nile virus. A long-term hospitalization and rehabilitation left her unable to work; she lost...
Chuck was raised in a loving middle-class family, excelling academically and athletically in school. On his first day at college, his mother died unexpectedly. During this time, Chuck began having symptoms of bipolar disorder, which unfortunately, went undiagnosed and...
Franklin came to Household Goods after having been referred by Lazarus House Ministries. While looking at the furniture and thinking carefully about his needs, Franklin talked about the medical problems he has faced the past several years, including many tumors on...
Charlene Ferreira is a beautiful 26-year old woman with a physical disability; she uses a wheelchair for all of her mobility. Until recently, Charlene lived with her parents, but she had always dreamt of living independently. In February, she signed a lease for an...
Susan is an energetic mother of four adult children who recently lost her apartment in Fitchburg after she discovered it had many problems, including bedbugs, fleas, and mold. Because her daughter and two granddaughters live with her, the mold was a special concern...
