OMAHA, Neb. —

The Furniture Project provides household items to people in need, serving more than 5,000 individuals across the metro last year. Much of the work is done by volunteers who donate a few hours each week, but their contribution makes a tremendous impact.

Volunteers say the experience is uplifting and aligns with their desire to care for others. Many of them describe the warehouse as a place that not only helps the community but also builds one.

The organization delivers thousands of essential items to vulnerable families, a task that would be impossible without volunteer support. Community relations coordinator Tinca Joyner says volunteers are truly essential and that the project relies on people with all types of skills.

To understand what volunteering looks like, I spent

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