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Some of our awesome supporters recently transformed a large community space, a patio, and a small quiet room at HomeStart in Chapel Hill! Special thank you to Team Lead, Tessa Johnson (@sellinganddesigning), Founder, Lotta Sjöelin (@lottasjoelin), and Volunteer Rose Lynn Wild (@roselynnwild) for all their work in coordinating and facilitating the different aspects of this makeover! #ALottaLoveInc #HomeStartNC #TraumaInformedDesign

Here's Jennifer Galloway, our Team Lead at @familiesmovingforwardnc, with one of our favorite makeover hacks! This is a simple, easy addition to any makeover that really helps transform the space while providing privacy! #ALottaLoveInc #MakeoverHacks #TraumaInformedDesign

On October 9th, a team of volunteers from Regency Centers (@regencycenters) joined our team to transform two apartments at Hope Village at Method! It was an absolutely incredible day creating safe and dignified spaces for young adults transitioning out of foster care. This makeover was made possible through partnership with Hope Center at Pullen (@hopecenteratpullen) Our work would not be possible without the help of organizations like Regency Centers. We are so incredibly grateful for people who want to help us make a difference in our community! #ALottaLoveInc #RegencyCenters #TraumaInformedDesign

We had a great group of volunteers from the @East Chapel Hill Rotary Club who sponsored an indoor and outdoor makeover at HomeStart on October 2nd! They did everything from painting playground structures to organizing books, and we could not be more grateful for all their help and dedication. They also transformed an unused room into a new space for a family on the waiting list, as well as creating a true gathering space in the living and dining room for families ❤️ Achieving our purpose through transforming spaces would not be possible without organizations like the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club. We are so grateful to have local organizations that are so committed to helping their communities. #ALottaLoveInc #ECHRotaryClub #HomeStartNC @ifcforsocialservice

We had a fabulous day at HomeStart on Friday, October 2nd! In the morning an amazing group of volunteers transformed the outdoor play area by replacing basketball nets, swings, planting flowers, and more. Outdoor spaces are an important piece of creating feelings of safety and comfort, and we love being able to transform all types of spaces! Up next, we’ll highlight the makeover of indoor spaces that took place on October 2nd by the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club. Big jobs call for big teams! #ALottaLoveInc #HomeStartNC #TraumaInformedDesign

Here is our vlog from September 18th when an amazing group of volunteers from Freudenberg Performance Materials (@freudenberg.group) came out and helped transform three rooms at Families Moving Forward (@familiesmovingforwardnc) We truly could not do all of these amazing transformations without amazing sponsors, like Freudenberg. Tune in this week to see more of our makeover at Families Moving Forward! Special thank you to all of the volunteers that joined us: Kam Tate, Kimberly Jacobs, Olivia Spadavecchia, Calvin Davis, Candice Kish, Jeanetta McNeil, Pia Agliam, Cory Smyer, Molly Barnes, Antonio Watkins, Kayla Logan, Adrian Jimenez. #ALottaLoveInc #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #FamiliesMovingForwardNC

On September 18th, an amazing group of volunteers from Freudenberg Performance Materials (@freudenberg.group) SPONSORED 3 rooms at Families Moving Forward (@familiesmovingforwardnc) and then helped with the makeover! We truly could not do all of these amazing transformations without amazing sponsors, like Freudenberg. Tune in this week to see more of our makeover at Families Moving Forward! Special thank you to all of the volunteers that joined us: Kam Tate, Kimberly Jacobs, Olivia Spadavecchia, Calvin Davis, Candice Kish, Jeanetta McNeil, Pia Agliam, Cory Smyer, Molly Barnes, Antonio Watkins, Kayla Logan, Adrian Jimenez. #ALottaLoveInc #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #FamiliesMovingForwardNC

Lotta Love Makeover Hacks #2: Using different colored tape as a picture frame is a simple way to instantly anchor a room and give someone a place that feels truly like their own. Small design choices make a powerful difference! At @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 30th, @kelly_f_hunter made such a cute frame around a poster! Stay tuned for more helpful tips and tricks! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #HomeHacks #Transformation

On August 28th, our volunteers completed a bit of a different makeover. Instead of transforming individual rooms, they took on painting a central hallway to update and open up the space a bit more. All the details matter and the smallest change can make a place feel more like home! Shoutout to our amazing shelter lead, Tessa Johnson (@sellinganddesigning), our founder, Lotta Sjöelin (@lottasjoelin), and our volunteers, Rose Lynn Wild (@roselynnwild) and Stephanie Walsh! Another huge thank you to our fabulous painters, Zico and Angel from Zico Cantu Painting Company! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #HomeStartChapelHill

Home should always feel like a place where you can exhale. 🤍 We recently sat down with a family after completing their space makeover to hear what having a dedicated, peaceful environment means for their family. Listen to hear a moment of our conversation! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign

The Toolbox of Doom and Despair: the unofficial mascot of every makeover, equal parts chaos and lifesaver!🔧 #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #Transformation

A Lotta Love 1 Minute Makeover!❤️ Here's a quick video to recap our second room completed at @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 31st! Our volunteers were able to transform this space into a bright and lively room for a mother and her 12 year-old son. Special thanks to @sweet_william_designs, @kelly_f_hunter, and @charlottedentongage for all their hard-work. None of this would be possible without our shelter leads and volunteers! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #Transformation

A Lotta Love 1 Minute Makeover!❤️ Here's a quick video to recap one of two rooms completed at @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 31st! Our volunteers were able to transform this space into a bright and lively room for a mother and a son. Special thanks to @sweet_william_designs, @kelly_f_hunter, and @charlottedentongage for all their hard-work. None of this would be possible without our shelter leads and volunteers! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #Transformation

A Lotta Love Makeover Hacks #1: Every space deserves to feel intentional, warm, and comforting. 🛏️✨ Using peel-and-stick wallpaper to create a custom headboard is a simple way to instantly anchor a room and give someone a place that feels truly like their own. Small design choices make a powerful difference! At @familiesmovingforwardnc on July 30th, @sweet_william_designs made two awesome headboards for a sweet family to enjoy! Stay tuned for more helpful tips and tricks! #ALottaLoveInc #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #HomeHacks #Transformation

A Lotta Love x Families Moving Forward (@familiesmovingforwardnc) Vlog🏠️ ❤️ Another thank you to our great volunteers: @sweet_william_designs , @kelly_f_hunter , and @charlottedentongage. None of our makeovers could be done without the volunteers who make it all come together! Keep following along for more in-depth videos and makeover hacks used during A Lotta Love's July 31st makeover! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #FamiliesMovingForwardNC #Community #Transformation *A Lotta Love Inc does not own the rights to this music

On July 31st, an amazing group of A Lotta Love volunteers transformed two rooms in the Families Moving Forward community in Durham, NC! Everyone gave their predictions for how long the two rooms would take, Families Moving Forward's Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Maryn, had the closest guess! Follow along this week for more about our July 31st makeover! Special thanks to @familiesmovingforwardnc for the opportunity to volunteer, our shelter lead @sweet_william_designs, and our two amazing volunteers, @kelly_f_hunter and Charlotte Gage! #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #Community #FamiliesMovingForwardNC

Everyone deserves a space that feels safe, comfortable, and dignified. ❤️ Swipe through to explore our Top 10 Makeover Must-Haves—the everyday essentials we use to help transform shelter rooms into warm, comforting sanctuaries for families starting a new chapter. Want to send some love? You can purchase these exact items directly through our Amazon Wishlist (find it at alottalove.org/donate/) to help us prepare for our next makeover! #ALottaLove #TraumaInformedDesign #Transformation

Transforming Spaces. Creating HOME. When this mother and her three children moved into their new space, they were starting over with very little. The bedroom and bathroom were in rough condition, and the family had few belongings and no toys. With a vision created by Lotta (@lottasjoelin) and brought to life alongside Tessa (@sellinganddesigning) and Rose Lynn (@roselynnwild), we completely repainted and transformed these spaces into a safe haven. Every detail reflected the children who would call it home—a princess loving 9-year-old daughter, an 8-year-old who loves Transformers, and a 5-year-old Paw Patrol fan. We even added a few special extras to bring smiles and spark imagination. Because a room is more than a bed—it’s a place of belonging. This makeover was made possible through the generous support of 100 Men Who Give A Damn, whose donation helped create a safe, welcoming space for this family's next chapter. #ALottaLoveInc #TraumaInformedDesign #HomeStartChapelHill #100MenWhoGiveADamn

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