Making Sure Your Donations will Help Someone in Need

Making Sure Your Donations will Help Someone in Need

So you’ve discovered that you have extra stuff in your home and imagine that someone in need might be able to use it. You are in luck! Household Goods helps people in need make a home. Most of our clients have been through a difficult period of crisis or transition....
Gratitude Gala a Success

Gratitude Gala a Success

Celebrating 30 Years A true “Gratitude” celebration it was! Gratitude for all who supported, attended, and helped make our 30th such a special...
As Seen on Chronicle…

As Seen on Chronicle…

“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...
Remembering Mark Sigman

Remembering Mark Sigman

We are sad to share news of the death of Marcel “Mark” Sigman, one of Household Goods’ very first full-time, all-in, trailblazing volunteers. Mark retired from a distinguished career at Digital Equipment Corp in 2001. While searching for something to do next, he...
Pivoting during the Pandemic

Pivoting during the Pandemic

Household Goods helps those in need create a home. In the time of the pandemic, we have pivoted to an online showroom where we continue to offer individuals and families choice of their furniture and household items that they then pick up with minimal contact with our...
Household Goods Town Hall

Household Goods Town Hall

During our first interactive Zoom Town Hall, Household Goods Executive Director, Sharon Martens, and President of the Board of Directors, Barbara Howland, provides an update on how Household Goods has adapted our operations during the COVID-19 crisis and our Build the...