At Dwell House, our mission is to help to restore dignity and hope by transforming empty houses into warm, welcoming homes for families, veterans, and individuals transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing in Shelby County, Ohio and the surrounding communities.
Through community collaboration, volunteer efforts, and sustainable practices, we create personalized spaces that inspire stability, belonging, and a fresh start.
We believe that everyone deserves to love where they dwell, and we strive to create a world where all people can thrive in their homes and communities.
How It Works
In brief, here are the steps we take…
(Steps may vary depending on the family’s situation)
We discover a family in great need and meet them in their newly established housing to gather a list of needs (most of them have little to no furniture).
We gather donations from the local community. Everything from furniture, to home decor, to kitchen & bath items.
We have an exciting "Dwell Day", where a team of volunteers goes in to clean and furnish/decorate the home while the family is out.
Who Is Eligible?
We support individuals and families as they transition from homelessness to stable housing.
Our services are available through referrals from our trusted partners, including shelters, churches, and human services organizations. There is no direct application process; instead, we work with these agencies to connect those in need with our assistance.
Know someone who needs help? You may send inquiries to info@dwellhouse.us.
Ways To Support Us
We’d love to have your support as we lovingly come alongside and provide for our neighbors!
Please select one of the support options below.
Dwell House also has financial needs and overhead costs that you can give to. You may make a one-time or repeating monetary donation securely through PayPal by tapping “GIVE NOW”.
Dwell House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible in accordance with the law when no goods or services have been received by the donor.
Why It Matters
In 2024, 11,759 people in Ohio were experiencing homelessness—a 3% increase from the previous year. Nearly 10% of them are in Shelby County.
The good news? 80% of Ohio’s homeless population is sheltered, meaning many individuals and families have access to resources that help them regain stability—job training, case management, financial assistance, and medical support. With time, many will become eligible for permanent housing, a huge milestone on their journey to independence.
But here’s the challenge: When they finally receive the keys to their new home, it’s often completely empty. After overcoming so many obstacles, families are faced with yet another burden—filling their space with the essentials they need to truly thrive.
That’s where DWELL House steps in. We celebrate new beginnings by providing furniture, décor, and a fully functional home. We help families turn houses into places of healing, hope, and stability.
Who We Are
Dwell House was inspired by an amazing organization called Humble Design out of Detroit. Many years ago, our founder Emily Ihle was working in Chicago as an Architectural Interior Designer, and learned about the mission of Humble Design. She knew that someday she would be able to make a similar impact on her community.
Fast forward to 2024, Emily and her family moved to the small town of Sidney, OH, and felt a pull to make a positive impact on the surrounding community. Emily started researching and networking, and the Dwell House dream started to take flight.
We have gained so much support and interest from the Northern Dayton community, and we cannot wait to see where God leads us. Every step is in His hands, and we are truly in awe of His wonders!
You may send inquiries to info@dwellhouse.us.
info@dwellhouse.us | (937) 303-8005 | Sidney, OH 45365