After fleeing years of abuse in New Jersey, Joanne came to California with little more than courage and her dog Brando. She quickly found work and, with the support of Radiant Futures, secured her very first apartment. Through the partnership between Radiant Futures and Make It Your Home, her empty space was fully furnished and transformed into a warm, welcoming home where she can finally rest, heal, and begin again.

With both of their families back in Michigan, Chris, an E4 Marine, and his wife Carmen started their life together with no support system and an empty base house. The isolation was heavy, and with little money for furniture, their dream of a warm modern farmhouse home felt far away. They longed for a space to host friends, welcome their parents, and simply feel at peace together. What was once bare and overwhelming is now a true home filled with comfort, dignity, and hope for their future. 

After enduring eviction, financial hardship, and starting over with almost nothing, Jafrin and Lizzy Santos were determined to rebuild a safe and stable home for their baby boy. Lizzy had managed to save for a few essentials such as a couch, a bed, and a kid mattress, but their house still felt bare and far from homey. Make It Your Home stepped in to furnish every space with care, creating a warm family living room, a tropical master retreat inspired by Jafrin’s Dominican roots, and a playful nautical themed room for their son. What was once empty and overwhelming is now filled with comfort, dignity, and hope for this hardworking Marine family.

Sandy, a single mom, spent her entire life sacrificing her own comfort to care for her children. She kept food on the table and joy in their lives but never invested in herself or her home, living with mismatched furniture and no real space of her own. Even after her kids grew up, she continued the same way, always putting others first. With the help of Make It Your Home, Sandy’s space was finally transformed into a warm, welcoming home that reflects the love and care she has always given to others.

This 4th of July, Make It Your Home partnered with Custom Comfort to honor those who keep us safe by furnishing the home of Lillian and Andrew, a young Marine couple in Oceanside. Preparing to welcome their first baby while facing deployment, financial strain, and caring for family health challenges, they were beginning life together in an empty house. Today, their space is complete—with a cozy living area, a nursery full of love, and a restful master bedroom anchored by a brand-new Custom Comfort mattress. What was once bare is now a true home where this Marine family can rest, recharge, and build their future.

The Deneau family worked hard to provide for their little boy, but with money tight and only mismatched furniture, their home never felt like a place of comfort. Every meal was eaten at their son’s tiny Mickey Mouse play table, the only spot they had to gather. Make It Your Home stepped in and gave them a real dining table, turning mealtime into a moment of connection, laughter, and love they had been missing. From a play table to a family table, thanks to our donors and volunteers, the Deneaus finally have a place to gather and connect.