
who we are
DIG’s mission is to
restore dignity & promote stability
by redirecting gently used
furniture & household items
to local families in need at no cost
DIG is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in early 2020 from an observed need in rural, central Pennsylvania. We are inspired and mentored by a nationwide network of furniture banks (some of our favorites include Portland’s Community Warehouse, Atlanta’s Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, St. Louis’ Home Sweet Home, and Houston’s Houston Furniture Bank). The concept is much like a food bank, but only for furniture and household goods. While each furniture bank is different, we all have one thing in common: we believe that there is enough for everybody.

DIG started with a
family in need
DIG’s story begins with our founder’s upbringing in Mifflinburg, PA, in the early 90s. Emily and her brother were raised primarily by their single mom who worked hard to make ends meet. After the divorce, Emily’s house was in need of it items to make it a home. Thanks to their neighbors, their home was furnished with a gently used couch (seen here!), a TV, a dining table, and other important items for a safe and happy space.
Emily now attributes her “normal” upbringing to this simple act of kindness and generosity. Despite a scary and uncertain time, she was still able to make long-lasting memories at home; memories like fighting over the TV with her brother (who always wanted to watch SportsCenter), talking about her day over family dinners, inviting friends over for sleepovers. and cuddling up on the couch with her mom when she was sick with the stomach bug.
Although Emily didn’t understand what kind of impact these everyday objects would have on her and her family at the time, it sparked a passion to explore the meaning of home and how to build a life helping others.
Fast forward 25+ years, Emily found herself working in the nonprofit world in her very own hometown area. After observing the need of families also living in the Susquehanna Valley, she quickly realized that there wasn’t a solid resource for families moving into housing and starting over with nothing.
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Emily - along with the rest of the world - found herself at home a lot more. With her husband, Nick’s, help, they built DIG using a storage barn on their property in Lewisburg.
Today, DIG is in its third location to keep up with the ever-growing inventory of donated furnishings from the community. DIG works with more than 40 Referral Agencies that connect local families to free household items, ensuring that all houses in the Valley have the chance to become a forever home.
DIG is a values-driven
organization
dignity
We respect the inherent value and worth of every person. (It’s also the inspiration for our name: DIGnity!)
commitment
We follow through.
abundance
We believe there is truly enough for everybody.
humility
We honor and celebrate the “humanness” in us all.
empathy
We take time to connect.
fun
We love what we do and we’re not afraid to show it!