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• To build a custom van so specific to the individual, you liken it to a suit of clothing.
• A multidisciplinary architecture studio dedicated to collaborative craft and timeless design.
• check drop-off schedule below!
• Questions with Humble Design Co-founder Treger Strasberg
• connect with humble design San Diego:
• Humble Design: From Homeless to Hopeful
• san diego

How do you find balance while running Humble? Balance is an elusive mirage on the horizon. We are all chasing it and will never stop if we love our families and our jobs. Chasing it is the important thing though — never give up drawing a line in the sand. I find balance in leaning on my husband Rob for help.

To build a custom van so specific to the individual, you liken it to a suit of clothing.

When I started this I knew nothing about the area or nonprofits. Every meeting I took with community leaders or knowledgeable individuals ended with me making one more friend. I love the way the communities take responsibility for the other’s well-being. A variety of companies have teamed up with Humble Design, with CB2 serving as their city sponsor with funds and goods. Aldi also provides goods; Casper donates linens, pillows, and mattresses; Article supplies furniture; and blankets are provided by Betsy’s Blankets, along with sheets and comforters. RIT DYE partners with the nonprofit to transform white Casper duvet covers into something more vibrant and cheerful.

A multidisciplinary architecture studio dedicated to collaborative craft and timeless design.

Who inspires you in your industry or in the business world? She founded Forgotten Harvest and was one of the first people I met in Detroit. I told her I felt like a train without a track and she helped guide me every step of the way. I attribute a ton of my success to her guidance. David Stanislaw has been a large part of my success when it comes to growth. You’ve been honored and featured in the press a lot for the incredible work you do.

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OU ISE students use 'Lean Thinking' to improve operations at Humble Design - News at OU

OU ISE students use 'Lean Thinking' to improve operations at Humble Design.

Posted: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT [source]

Entering housing is an important step in the journey out of homelessness, but not enough to solve the problem. Half of those who enter housing return to shelters within the year. Humble Design ends the revolving door of homelessness by creating homes where families can find peace, strength, and hope. With a background in events, marketing and real estate, Saige brings a new perspective and a vibrant voice to the Laney LA studio. As administrative assistant, she leverages her skills in coordination and communication in order to elevate the work of the team.

Questions with Humble Design Co-founder Treger Strasberg

There has been so many moments I’m grateful for, it’s hard to pick one. One highlight had to be sitting down with Maria Shriver. I brought my mom who clutched her chest with tears in her eyes the entire time. She is such an icon and a brilliant philanthropist. Another highlight would be our video of an emotional 8-year-old named boy Daerye from Detroit that went viral gathering more than 50 million views.

Ultimately, Laney LA’s approach requires an embrace of the tension between sustainability and affordability, nostalgia and progress, rigorous design and artful service. For there is strength found in tensility, and beauty found in paradox. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,racist or sexually-oriented language.PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.Don't Threaten. Threats of harming anotherperson will not be tolerated.Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyoneor anything.Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ismthat is degrading to another person.Be Proactive.

After the family found a house, they had nothing left over in the budget to furnish it. The children were sleeping on piles of blankets. Treger and her friend Ana started collecting items to furnish the home.

Furniture and decor provided by CB2 turning this house into a home. The non-profit works closely with caseworkers from organizations such as Heartland Alliance, Catholic Charities, the Inspiration Corporation, and others who refer their clients to them. Volunteer with us in our warehouse and help us stay organized. We couldn’t do what we do without generous financial support from our community.

We also hire security guards during the “Deco Day” to ensure our volunteers and staff are safe. With an educational background in chemistry and architecture, Jacob’s unique skillset weaves elegant design out of complex parameters. His approach involves intensive research, pinpointing interactive opportunities between objects in order to craft a purposeful, elevated homes.

It would take an average Humble client 18 years to save enough money to furnish a home in the way we do in just a few hours. Since 2009, our staff and volunteers have turned moving in into moving forward. Since arriving in San Diego in 2018, Humble Design has helped more than 300 clients to change their lives for good. We have partnered with DTE to build out an expansion manual and standardize a very well oiled system. If we don’t keep to our schedule, it doesn’t work.

She found a house she could afford, but there was nothing left over in the budget to furnish it. The children were making nests on the floor where they were going to sleep. I cried my eyes out on my way to picking up my children from day care thinking about those kids sleeping on the floor that night while I was tucking my children into their big beautiful beds. While in line at carpool, I started asking people if they had extra items they could donate. I went around with my friend Ana in her pick-up truck and started collecting items to furnish this home. We called our friends, our neighbors, called people we didn’t know — asking for beds, linens, kitchen items.

Humble By Design, Massive In Impact: A Nonprofit's Guide To Scaling The Business Model - Forbes

Humble By Design, Massive In Impact: A Nonprofit's Guide To Scaling The Business Model.

Posted: Mon, 15 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT [source]

Paired with her ability to blend thoughtful design with functional architecture, Ezgi betters Laney LA by bringing a genuine attitude and strong work ethic to the studio on a daily basis. Mebra Kisaka is an accomplished business professional with extensive experience in organizational development, strategic planning, and team building. A Los Angeles native, she graduated with her master’s from USC’s Marshall School of Business, and now serves as the studio’s chief operating officer. Her role encompasses oversight of the studio’s growth, its various departments, and ultimately, its financial success. While she has built a reputation for solving strategic challenges and cultivating high performance teams, her true specialty is aligning people and processes to unlock focused performance.

Unfazed by challenges, her approach to design involves searching for the interaction of beauty and function. Her deep intellectual curiosity and ability to step into any project make her a choice collaborator on all our projects. John is a powerhouse designer with an unrivaled passion for crafting transformative spaces.

Graduated with a masters in architecture, Logan began his career in Greenpoint, New York before relocating to Los Angeles. With a background in hospitality and 3D modeling, he strives to express subtle, concise, and timeless designs that communicate a comprehensive narrative. Logan’s strong intuition and disciplined, active listening skills enable him to build strong client relations and deliver clean, precise work. Beyond Kameron’s commitment to growth, he embraces challenges and opposing viewpoints, as they allow him to constantly refresh his beliefs and outlooks.