Every Design Choice Has a Purpose |
Here's why it's at the heart of everything we do. |
After a recent makeover, one little girl ran into her family's newly transformed room shouting, "Look at our room! Daddy, Daddy, look at our room!" Her dad looked around and smiled, saying, "Oh yeah... this is it. It's a whole different thing now." |
One of my favorite moments at every room reveal is watching residents step into their transformed space for the first time. Before they notice the furniture, artwork, or special touches, there's often a brief pause as they take it all in. Then come the smiles, the hugs, and sometimes tears of joy. In those moments, I'm reminded that we're creating more than a beautiful room—we're creating an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported. From calming colors and comfortable bedding to children's favorite books and thoughtfully arranged spaces, each room we transform is intentionally designed using trauma-informed principles to foster a sense of comfort and belonging.
None of this would be possible without our incredible community. Every volunteer, every donated item, and every gift helps create environments where residents can focus on what matters most: rebuilding their lives with dignity and hope. Thank you for believing, as we do, that the spaces around us matter. |
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| With gratitude,
Tina Clossick
Executive Director, A Lotta Love |
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Help Us Keep Our Shelves Full |
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Before A Lotta Love volunteers transform a room, our storage units keep pillows, sheet sets, towels, décor, and other household essentials organized and ready for the next transformation. Right now, our pillow shelves are looking a little empty. With your help, we can restock these and other essentials so we're ready for the next room transformation. |
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Inspired by Love: Four New Beginnings
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Hope Village at Method, Raleigh |
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Four apartments. Four young adults. Four new beginnings.
Led by Team Lead Heloisa Bickmore, and working alongside Hope Center at Pullen, Realtor Giving Network, and dozens of dedicated volunteers, A Lotta Love transformed four apartments at Hope Village at Method into personalized homes for young adults transitioning out of foster care. From thoughtfully designed living spaces to welcoming outdoor planters, every detail was chosen to help each resident feel seen, valued, and ready to begin their next chapter. |
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Meet Lily: A New Face Behind Our Stories |
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As A Lotta Love grows, so does the need to share the stories behind every transformation. We're thrilled to welcome Lily Whitten as our new Social Media & Storytelling Coordinator. A student at UNC-Chapel Hill studying Psychology and Human Development & Family Science, Lily is passionate about serving children and families. She'll bring you behind the scenes of our room transformations, introducing you to the volunteers, partners, and stories that make our mission possible. |
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Your support makes every transformation possible. Together, we're creating spaces where residents feel welcomed, respected, and supported.
Give. Volunteer. Partner. Share. |
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