passage-making

At its core, this service provides clients with the peace of mind of knowing that all the material aspects of their life have - and will continue to have - value.​

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This takes many forms: sitting with a grandmother & taking notes as she dictates who should receive each piece in her china cabinet, proactively working with someone to release items prior to an impending move, or helping a grieving family member wrap up a loved one's space after they've passed. Whichever route we take, I always approach their journey with respect, plenty of patience, no judgment, and lots of heart.   

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When it comes to designating homes for the more precious items this tends to require more consideration, but that is time and effort well-spent. Also, I recognize that it can be a challenge to force oneself to sit and contemplate impermanence! Having a companion to keep us on track, to provide neutral feedback and suggestions, and to do the legwork of labelling, note-taking, and donation planning is sometimes all it takes to make headway in this project, alleviating stress and strain on all involved.

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Many of us have valuable items whose future we plan for in our wills. However, those pieces make up only a small percentage of the material of our everyday lives, leaving a bulk of the contents to be sorted by family or friends. This adds an unnecessary strain onto an already poignant situation. I can help alleviate much of this stress by managing the removal of household contents for you or your family. Clients can choose up to three local aid organizations to receive the housewares, or I can make suggestions based on client preferences. I will coordinate sorting, preparation and drop-off of the items at an agreed-upon date to ensure that those items reach their desired home. This way not only the heirlooms get to be of use! 

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When I say it is my job to help others carry less, I mean that - on many levels.  

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Some examples of housewares donation recipients include but are not limited to: 

Refugee resettlement organizations

Women & children experiencing housing insecurity

Books for Prisoners

Animal Shelters

LGBTQIA+ Teens

Neighborhood-level mutual aid groups

 

Visit the responsible rehoming page to learn more about local organizations I partner with.