UPward Design For Life

UPward Design For Life We restore hope by transforming empty spaces into homes. We provide quality new and gently used furn
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Hospitality, partnerships, and generosity at its best! Special thanks to Bob Karmazyn, General Manager at the Embassy Su...
06/05/2026

Hospitality, partnerships, and generosity at its best! Special thanks to Bob Karmazyn, General Manager at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo, for the complimentary stays for our client-familes who are benefiting from our Annual UPlift Design Challenge & Fundraiser!

Oh Goodie Bags and Gift Baskets, Explore & More Children's Museum and Bada Bing Buffalo, your in-kind gifts are enhancing this family's experience. Thank you! 🙌🏾

To the UDFL Fundraising Committee, your cash donations ensure this family doesn't have to spend a penny of their own resources to enjoy the day and evening in downtown Buffalo. 🥰

Tomorrow, the family will return home via Buffalo Limousine to see their newly furnished spaces designed by Moog Inc.!

5th Annual UPlift Design Challenge Co-Presenting Sponsor - New Era Cap Foundation!

https://www.upwarddesignforlife.org/uplift-design-challenge-fundraiser

With corporate supporters like Moser’s Auto Interiors, we’re getting closer to our $40K goal by July 31st — and closer t...
06/04/2026

With corporate supporters like Moser’s Auto Interiors, we’re getting closer to our $40K goal by July 31st — and closer to giving more families the safety, comfort, and stability they deserve.

This goal isn’t just about funding. It’s about children sleeping in real beds, parents rebuilding with dignity, and families finally feeling at home again. Every corporate contribution moves hope forward.

2026 Co-Presenting Sponsor - New Era Cap Foundation

https://www.upwarddesignforlife.org/uplift-design-challenge-fundraiser

We're still in fundraising mode with our 5th Annual UPlift Design Challenge & Fundraiser!Special thanks to News 4 WIVB B...
06/03/2026

We're still in fundraising mode with our 5th Annual UPlift Design Challenge & Fundraiser!

Special thanks to News 4 WIVB Buffalo, Daniel Holland, Dave Greber and Kelsey Anderson for taking time to interview our Executive Director and highlight UDFL, our mission, operations, and our UPlift Design Challenge fundraising goal.

You can watch the interview here:
https://youtu.be/QIhdry68KRs?si=wg1tYBntkER6sdcL

Our wonderful friend, Patrick, has once again opened his heart to our mission, gifting us with truly beautiful furniture...
06/02/2026

Our wonderful friend, Patrick, has once again opened his heart to our mission, gifting us with truly beautiful furniture, household items, rugs, and décor. The families coming up on our waiting list will be deeply blessed by his generosity.

There is something special about items given with love — they carry warmth, dignity, and a sense of new beginnings. Patrick’s kindness will soon become part of a family’s fresh start, filling their home with comfort and hope.

Thank you, Patrick, for pouring so much goodness into our community.

This week, we extend heartfelt gratitude to our corporate partners whose commitment strengthens our mission and expands ...
06/01/2026

This week, we extend heartfelt gratitude to our corporate partners whose commitment strengthens our mission and expands what’s possible for our community. Your collaboration fuels hope, stability, and opportunity for the people we serve. Thank you for standing with us and uplifting others with purpose. 🙌🏾

"This installation has made my life much brighter."We believe deeply that no senior in our community should spend their ...
05/31/2026

"This installation has made my life much brighter."

We believe deeply that no senior in our community should spend their later years without the comfort and dignity of a furnished home. It was our joy to help our client settle into her new little “castle.”

Her space now reflects her — touched with her favorite color, purple, and flowers she loves so much. This isn’t just furniture. It’s comfort. It’s beauty. It’s home.

Preparations for the second Design Challenge team project are underway! .inc Operations & Engineers department has condu...
05/28/2026

Preparations for the second Design Challenge team project are underway! .inc Operations & Engineers department has conducted the home visit, selected their furnishings, and are prepared to positively impact the lives of a family of three in downtown Buffalo next week on Saturday!

We're excited for everyone involved in this life-changing experience!

5th Annual UPlift Design Challenge Co-Presenting - !

For a domestic violence survivor transitioning into her new senior living apartment, this small space symbolizes safety,...
05/22/2026

For a domestic violence survivor transitioning into her new senior living apartment, this small space symbolizes safety, renewal, and possibility. We look forward to supporting her as she steps into this new beginning. Stay tuned for photos of the finished project.

As always, we thank the donors who support our mission with financial gifts and donations of gently used furniture, household essentials, and décor. You make our work possible. Thank you for caring. 🫶🏾

Mission: We restore hope by transforming empty spaces into homes.

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Buffalo, NY

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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