FAQs

Frequently asked questions:

What are your major sources of funding?
In collaboration with Harrington College of Design we host a Progressive Dinner fundraiser once a year. In addition, 50% of the proceeds from the Harrington College of Design Imagine Art Event do to Design At Home families. Personal donations and donations from companies within the architecture and design profession in the city of Chicago also contribute to our funding.

Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Design at Home, NFP is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As such, financial contributions may be deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Please consult with your financial advisor to determine the extent of tax deductions.

Does the family have to pay for the furniture or finishes the design student specifies?
No. The design student is given a budget which is met with monetary and specific product donations to Design at Home.

Do you only work with CHA families?
Yes. At this time we are focused on families who have completed the Choose to Own program and have purchased their first home through CHAC.

Is Design at Home, NFP accepting furniture and household item donations?
Due to high volume and the format of our projects we are not accepting furniture and household item donations, unless specifically related to the project currently being worked on.

What can I donate?
You can make a monatary donation and anyone can volunteer for our work weekends that currently occur once a year in the month of August.

How are the families selected?
The families selected qualify to participate after enrolling in CHAC's Family Self-sufficiency Program and completing a homebuyer education program.

Can someone give a presentation with more in-depth information to my group?
Any one of our directors would be happy to set up an informational session for any group interested in contributing.