Humble Detroit

Transforming Our Community

Since 2009, Humble Design has been providing support and hope to our Detroit neighbors who have recently secured housing after experiencing homelessness. With your help, we can foster a stronger and more compassionate community.

People Served

5,445+

1,819+

Homes Designed

 

LOCATION

CONTACT

21420 Melrose Ave
Southfield, MI 48075

TAKE ACTION

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Donate your gently used furniture and household goods to help families transition from homelessness to hope. Please look at our donation guide for a list of items that we currently accept. You can drop off at our warehouse or schedule a pickup below.

Donate Items

DROP-OFF HOURS: Monday - Friday from 8:00AM- 12:00PM (no appointment needed)

Staff will be available during drop-off hours to receive donations brought in personal vehicles. For large donations that do not fit in a personal vehicle, please contact volunteer@humbledesign.org.

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Volunteer

You can work in the warehouse, or on a deco day to help transform a home.

Sign Up to Volunteer →

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Shop Our Wishlists

Help directly fulfill specific needs by purchasing items from our Wishlist.

Shop Amazon Wishlist →

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Make a Donation

Your monetary donations help us create real and lasting change in our Detroit community.

Donate to Humble Detroit →

Transforming Homes and Lives in Detroit

Watch the video to see the how Humble Design Detroit works and transforms a home for a deserving family.

OUR DETROIT TEAM

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Chris Tull
Executive Director — Detroit

Leslie Johns
Operations Manager

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Carl Kyles
Warehouse Manager

Amy Kearis & Mary Ellen Abraham
Design Team One

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Christine Decker & Catherine Rauen LaLone
Design Team Two

Colleen Green & Jill Sykes
Design Team Three

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Kari Nies
Development Assistant

Zach Hudson
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OUR CITY BOARD

Reggie Roland
Chairperson

Jereme Brown

Kevin Kovachevich

Jeff Steffani

Grace Warmbir

Mary Anne Wilson
Chairperson Emeritus

Dyan Vanfossen
Board Member Emeritus

Rob Mardigian
Treasurer

J. Anthony Davis

Tomara Nolen

Becky Wilson

Jonathan Schwartz
Chairperson Emeritus

Christina Norton Wincek
Board Member Emeritus

Anne Belleau-Mills
Secretary

Lily Diego
Vice Chair

Krista Poole

Lauren Williams

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Get in Touch

844.humbled (844.486.2533)
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