Winter 2025 Newsletter
- Swedemom Center of Giving Team
- Dec 5
- 6 min read
What We’re Up To:
Sustainably Serving our Local Community Through our Home Essentials Program and our Nonprofit Partnership Program
Nonprofit Partnership Program
Swedemom Center of Giving and MacHub are committed to sustainability in every part of our work—from accepting donated items that might otherwise end up in the landfill, to redistributing those items to individuals and communities in need throughout Yamhill County. In 2025, MacHub donated almost 2000 pounds of items to nonprofits as in kind donations. One of the key initiatives supporting this mission is our Nonprofit Partnership Program (NPP), designed to strengthen the nonprofit sector through collaboration and resource sharing. The model is simple: we receive donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners, and instead of using or selling these items, we redistribute them directly to nonprofit organizations that can put them to meaningful use. How It Works1. Receive Donations – MacHub accepts new and gently used items from donors who want to support their community.
2. Assess Needs – We maintain active communication with our nonprofit partners to understand their current and emerging needs.
3. Redistribute Items – Donated goods are matched with organizations that can use them effectively and immediately.
4. Support Organizations – Our partners use these resources to expand their capacity and better serve the individuals who rely on their services.
Through NPP, MacHub serves as a connector between donors and nonprofits, transforming community generosity into real, measurable impact. By centralizing donation intake and redistributing resources thoughtfully, we reduce waste, promote sustainability, and empower mission-driven organizations to stretch their budgets and strengthen their programs.
Together, we build stronger, more sustainable communities—one donation at a time. |
Home Essentials Program
The Home Essentials Program (HEP) provides furniture and household goods to individuals and families transitioning into stable housing, helping to create safe, comfortable, and functional living spaces. By partnering with service agencies, the program increases the success of housing placements by ensuring clients have the items they need to settle in and thrive. This support reduces move-in costs, improves housing retention, and strengthens overall program outcomes for partner agencies- while keeping valuable goods in circulation and out of the landfill.
Turning Empty Spaces Into Homes A roof over your head is just the beginning- it's the furniture, the dishes, the bed to sleep in that make a house feel like home. Through the Home Essentials Program, we help individuals and families moving into stable housing fill empty rooms with the basic items they need to live with comfort and dignity. Every donated couch, table, or lamp not only transforms a space but also restores hope, stability, and the foundation for a fresh start.
Program and Strategies
Provide essential furniture and household goods to help individuals and families successfully transition into and maintain stable housing. By meeting basic needs, we help reduce the risk of returns to homelessness and support long-term housing success.
Collaborate with local agencies to enhance client outcomes, reduce barriers to housing retention, and improve program impact. Working together allows us to leverage resources, streamline referrals, and ensure that no family falls through the cracks.
Divert reusable furniture and household items from landfills by repurposing donations to meet community needs. This environmentally responsible approach not only reduces waste but also maximizes the value of every donated item.
Ensure that every household served has the basic items necessary to create a safe, comfortable, and dignified living environment. By providing these essentials, we help individuals regain a sense of stability, pride, and belonging in their new homes. |
Organization Impact in 2025:
Volunteer Spotlight:
Bruce Waltz, a long time volunteer at MacHub sat down and shared the story of how he came to volunteer at MacHub, what he enjoys most about his volunteering experience, and how he feels he’s made a difference through his volunteer work, not just at MacHub, but across Yamhill County. Bruce spent many years as an elementary school principal inspiring the younger generation and building connections within his community. During this time he saw the impacts of food insecurity, child abuse, and skewed immigration policies. When Bruce retired, he knew he wanted to help combat these inequalities, so he dedicated his time to volunteering with organizations that addressed these issues. Bruce now spends his time volunteering at five nonprofit organizations, and we are lucky enough to be one of them. Bruce came into contact with MacHub when donating items. As luck would have it, the day he made his donation, he ran into director Cami Nyquist, and the two got to chatting as he had been her children's principal. Bruce revealed that he had been working as a volunteer driver for another local nonprofit but they had grown so big that his service was no longer needed. Cami mentioned that MacHub was in the process of expanding the furniture delivery program and Bruce, along with two other volunteers that he brought over, made the switch to start volunteering at MacHub. When asked what his favorite part of volunteering with MacHub was, Bruce said that he enjoys having the opportunity to meet new people and see the difference he is making at each of his furniture deliveries. Being able to see on a personal level the impact on a family when he makes a furniture delivery affirms for him that he’s making a positive difference in the community he has dedicated his life to serving. Thank you for your great service in our community, Bruce! |
Get Involved
Ways to Help or Support Our Program:
Become Part of Our Volunteer Team
Join our volunteer team and make a hands-on difference by helping sort, prepare, and deliver essential household items to individuals and families building a fresh start.
Donate Your Household Furniture and Goods
We redistribute essential furniture and household goods to help individuals and families successfully transition into and maintain stable housing.
Join Our Partners
Join our network of community partners to help increase the success and sustainability of housing placements by ensuring families have the essential items they need to settle in, thrive, and build lasting stability.
Social Media
Keep an eye on our social media pages for our list of needed donations
to serve struggling individuals and families in our community!
Bring these items in new or gently used condition to our donation center next to Staples in McMinnville, 1294 NE Highway 99W. Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm.
**Larger furniture item donations are not accepted at this location. Please email us at donations@machub.org if you want to donate furniture.**
We are always in need of your financial support. If you feel called, please click the button below to donate to our cause.
Thank you for your support in our mission of community support and sustainability.
Donations to Swedemom Center of Giving and MacHub are tax deductible and you will receive a tax receipt upon donation.
For all the many ways you support us, from following us on social media, to helping us spread the word about our mission, to your donations, or by supporting MacHub with your purchases from The Swedemom Store, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and wish you peaceful and joyful holiday season.
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Sales of the Year!
Alessandro Pianon For Vistosi Italy 1960s Pulcino/Pulcini Bird Glass Sculpture
This glass bird sculpture was seemingly unassuming but upon further investigation, it turned out to be very valuable! This listing sold in May for over $4,000!
1904 the Game Of Business Or The Landlord's Game
This game was the precursor to Monopoly made in 1904. It sold in October for over $2,000!
Of course all proceeds are turned back into valuable resources for our local community in need as we find sustainable solutions for our donated items. These items are proof that there are treasures among the "trash"!
Find everything you need for a warm and cozy winter at these Swedemom marketplaces where all proceeds support MacHub while we work to keep usable items out of the landfill and connect those items to organizations in need in the Yamhill County area. Thank you for your support!
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer or share your skills? Wednesdays are volunteer days at MacHub! We invite you to join our volunteer base to help serve our community and have fun while doing it! We are always looking for people to help, especially those who have knowledge with specific products. If you'd like to participate or learn more about our volunteer opportunities, please visit our website below or email us at volunteers@machub.org for more information!
Every day is Earth Day at MacHub!
We strive to give unused items new homes to keep them out of the landfill. Please consider shopping with Swedemom online or at our fundraising thrift shop at 611 NE 3rd Street in McMinnville, Oregon, to support us in our efforts!
Thank you!
Help ensure the future of our organization!
If you appreciate what we are doing, we welcome your financial support. Donate today through Swedemom Center of Giving or email for more information at donations@machub.org.
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Excellent Newsletter, it really conveys the mission