Empire Movers Partners with A Sense of Home to Combat Foster Youth Homelessness in NYC
Empire Movers and Storage NYC, a premier direct carrier logistics firm, today announced its designation as the official Preferred Moving and Storage Partner for A Sense of Home (ASOH), a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing homelessness. This strategic partnership provides the critical logistical infrastructure necessary for ASOH to expand its operations to New York City, home to one of the largest foster youth populations in the United States.
Why Empty Apartments Are Not Enough
Every year, between 600 and 800 young adults age out of the NYC foster care system. While municipal housing programs and CityFHEPS vouchers help secure a physical apartment, the assistance typically stops at the lease. These young adults walk into completely empty concrete shells.
Without a bed, a dining table, or the financial safety net to acquire them, the psychological toll of an empty space frequently leads to isolation and lease abandonment. A Sense of Home solves this crisis by transforming these empty apartments into fully furnished homes. This provides the literal “foundation for survival” needed for young people to focus on higher education, career development, and long-term stability.
Overcoming the NYC Real Estate Bottleneck with Warehouse Space
The soaring cost of industrial warehouse space in New York City makes it nearly impossible for non-profit organizations to collect and stage large-scale community donations. To eliminate this barrier, Empire Movers & Storage has donated dedicated space within its expansive Queens warehouse facility.
Acting as a logistical concierge for the charity, this state-of-the-art designer receiving warehouse provides three critical solutions:
● Centralized Receiving: Safely accepting scattered furniture donations from corporate sponsors and private donors.
● Professional Inspection & Storage: Cataloging assets in a climate-controlled environment under professional supervision.
● Direct Carrier Transport: Eliminating the need for third-party freight brokers by utilizing an in-house fleet for delivery.
“For us, giving back means more than just writing a donation check. We wanted to roll up our sleeves and actually help. By using our trucks, our warehouse, and our moving teams, we are doing the heavy lifting so A Sense of Home can focus on changing lives. We are providing our warehouse, our trucks, and our moving teams to handle all the heavy lifting. That way, the amazing volunteers at A Sense of Home can just focus on turning an empty apartment into a real, welcoming home,” said the executive leadership team at Empire Movers and Storage NYC.
Applying the ‘White Glove’ Standard to Community Impact
Empire Movers & Storage executes these charity shipments using its expert NYC white-glove moving services. Unlike standard courier lines that frequently drop heavy items curbside, the direct carrier ensures that recipients receive their new assets safely. This includes expertly managing complex building Certificates of Insurance (COIs), coordinating timed freight elevator logistics, and applying museum-grade packing standards to protect the donated goods.
Driving the Local Circular Economy
This alliance actively champions a localized circular economy. Every month, high-quality bespoke furniture is discarded during luxury Manhattan commercial and residential relocations. By intercepting these high-end items, Empire Movers gives these assets a meaningful “second life.” This sustainable approach successfully diverts tons of usable goods away from local landfills and places them directly into the homes of vulnerable New Yorkers.
A Historic First “Home Creation” in New York
This logistical synergy recently culminated in A Sense of Home’s first-ever NYC “Home Creation” for Kxalima, a former foster youth who successfully graduated from law school, and her four-year-old son, Kashmir. The seamless integration of Empire Movers’ professional logistics and local volunteerism allowed the team to transform an empty space into a warm, functional sanctuary in just a matter of hours.
For more information on how to support this critical mission through furniture donations or volunteerism, visit asenseofhome.org. To learn more about community-focused logistics and commercial moving services, visit goempiremovers.com.
About Empire Movers and Storage NYC
Empire Movers and Storage NYC is a fully licensed, direct carrier specializing in elite residential relocations, commercial moving services, and interior design receiving logistics. Operating out of primary hubs in Manhattan and Queens, the company provides guaranteed flat-rate pricing and white-glove execution across the New York metropolitan area.
About A Sense of Home
A Sense of Home (ASOH) is an organization that strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care. By utilizing donated furniture and home goods, ASOH volunteers create fully functional living spaces, breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
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