Helping Abuse Victims

Felica Ray Diny - Felicia's Donation Closet On the Value of Purpose: "We're not just bringing a kitchen table, we're bringing it so she can sit down with her children to have a meal together." Sometimes people need a little help, and sometimes people need a lot. Imagine being an abused woman, with children, trying to escape an abusive relationship with very little, if any, money, and the need to keep your children safe, fed and happy. That can be a tall order, and the need for help is strong. Felicia Ray Diny saw this need and is doing something about it. She started Felicia's Donation Closet, a non-profit that collects houses, and distributes furniture and household products to victims of abuse. Felicia and her amazing team work to collect things like beds, couches, dressers, pots and pans, and the things that most of us have and take for granted. They then deliver, and often setup, this items for the families that need them most. It is so great to hear about business, it is much greater to hear about people doing good and making the world a better place. Listen as Felicia details her struggles and success in building Felicia's Donation Closet and how this idea has gained a lot of momentum in such a short time. Truly an inspiring guest. Enjoy! Visit Felicia at: https://feliciasdonationcloset.org/ Sponsors: Calls On Call Extraordinary Answering Service, phone answering for small businesses: https://callsoncall.com Some videos have been recorded with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=james-kademan Podcast Overview: 00:00 Helping Families Move to New Homes 03:27 Lessons from a food donation 08:25 Learning about a new industry 10:19 Donating furniture to a family in need 15:29 Application paperwork process 18:00 Selecting personalized gifts 22:30 Managing product turnover 25:47 Organizing move day logistics 29:13 Seeking sponsors and warehouse help 32:02 Dealing with public speaking anxiety 36:04 Meeting at the fundraiser event 39:05 Providing furniture and essentials 41:42 Inspiration and starting the company 44:16 Poker tournament at tasting room 46:59 Helping a mom with support 50:15 Business reality vs. student expectations