At Charming Spaces, one of our core values is giving back to the Houston community we love. This month, our team had the privilege of volunteering at The Beacon, a nonprofit that provides essential services to Houston’s homeless population.
We were especially fortunate to have one of our team members—who also works at The Beacon two days a week—help coordinate this effort. The staff welcomed us with warmth, gave us a tour of their facility, and shared more about their mission. Their passion and dedication were inspiring, and it made us even more eager to roll up our sleeves and get to work.
“The Beacon is more than a meal. It’s a way out of homelessness.
Our organization meets the daily needs of hundreds of homeless men and women while also empowering them with housing case management, appropriate program referrals, and civil legal aid.”
Here’s a look at the spaces we worked on:
Tackling the Tech Mess
One office had become a drop zone for technology—cords, equipment, and devices awaiting the IT team’s weekly visits. While functional, it was an eyesore for those working in the space.
We relocated all tech items to a back office.
Stored everything neatly inside cabinets instead of leaving it in plain view.
This small change created a more peaceful professional workspace while still keeping the tech accessible.
Admin Kitchen
This kitchen was underutilized and cluttered with event supplies, office items, and cleaning products. The fridge sat right by the door, creating a barrier both visually and functionally.
We decluttered and brought in scattered office supplies from other areas.
Created clear “zones” for office use vs. kitchen use.
Moved the fridge to the opposite side of the room, opening up the entryway.
Relocated the coffee pot from a staff member’s office into the kitchen, making it the true coffee hub.
The staff was thrilled with the transformation and couldn’t wait to start using their new space!
Admin Office Cabinets
These cabinets, located right next to the printer, had become a catch-all for miscellaneous items.
We cleared out everything except paper, which made sense to keep by the printer.
We moved in volunteer appreciation supplies since the staff member who uses these supplies sits near this space.
All other office supplies were moved into the adjacent kitchen—the designated common area for shared storage.
Storage Closet
This closet housed a little bit of everything—party supplies, staff photos, day center materials, housing and client items.
We didn’t have time to fully organize, but we made huge progress!
Cleared out six bags of trash.
Sent out at least six wagons full of donations.
The transformation was dramatic, and staff now have a clearer, more functional space to build on. Plus we left them some totes to complete the organizing with our shared team member next week!
The Beacon team truly rocked this project! They were so ready to declutter and refresh their spaces, and we were all impressed with their energy and efforts.
If you feel passionate about this cause, The Beacon’s current high needs are:
Scrubs
Towels
Sheets
Underwear
Socks
Shower supplies (full sizes preferred)
👉 You can donate directly to The Beacon here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TheBeacon/Donate.html
And if you know of a Houston-area nonprofit that could benefit from organizing support, we’d love to help.
Please reach out to us at Naomi@Charming-spaces.com.
Hi, I’m Naomi!
Founder of Charming Spaces, professional organizer, wife, mom of three and passionate advocate for women.
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