Houses into Homes transforms empty living spaces into safe, comfortable homes by delivering essential furnishings with unconditional positive regard to people in Johnson County, Iowa.
Houses into Homes has provided beds, furniture, and household items to 6195 community members in 2049 households*.
*As of 9.29.25
More than half of the individuals receiving items are children.
Houses into Homes has provided 3474 beds to people in our community, diverting many tons of materials from the landfill.
Our Mission
Houses into Homes provides gently-used beds, furniture, and household items for families and individuals in Johnson County who are exiting homelessness, domestic violence, and other crisis situations.
Our mission is to help people feel the comfort of home and to do so in a way that honors their experience and engages them with unconditional positive regard. We also proudly offer volunteers, recipients, donors, and staff a unique opportunity to meet and impact those with whom they share our community.
Our Impact
Houses into Homes is the only organization in Johnson County to provide this comprehensive service to a broad array of agencies. In the 7+ years since our first bed delivery, we have served about 1900 households and provided over 3200 beds, plus furniture and household items, to over 5700 individuals. More than half of those served have been children, and most have been sleeping on the floor or an air mattress before we arrive.
