Extreme Heat is a Housing Issue in the Omaha Metro
When homes lack proper airflow and cooling options, indoor temperatures can rise fast and make it harder to stay safe. But did you know that having basic home furnishings can help?
Summer in Omaha can be tough, especially when temperatures climb into dangerous territory. Extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable. It can quickly become a serious health and safety concern, particularly for people who are already facing housing challenges.
Many people that we serve including older adults, young children, people with disabilities or individuals transitioning out of homelessness are more vulnerable during extreme heat events. When homes lack proper airflow and cooling options, indoor temperatures can rise fast and make it harder to stay safe – but did you know that having basic home furnishings can help?
At The Furniture Project, we see every day how much having a furnished home matters. Furniture is not just about making a space feel welcoming. It plays a role in how comfortable and livable a home is, especially during the hottest months of the year.
How Furniture Can Help
Simple household items can make a real difference. Small changes like a bed lifted off the floor allows for better airflow. Upholstered chairs create usable living spaces where people can rest without sitting directly on hot surfaces. Thoughtfully furnished rooms help make homes safer and airflow more manageable during extreme temperatures.
Furniture helps turn housing into home, especially during Omaha summers. By gathering furniture donations and redistributing, our team supports housing stability, improves well-being and helps our neighbors create spaces where they can rest and recover from the heat.
How You Can Help
As our climate continues to change, local solutions matter more than ever. Donating furniture, volunteering in our warehouse or holding a furniture drive all support our mission to ensure more our neighbors have safe, comfortable homes during extreme heat and beyond.
If you are able, please consider supporting The Furniture Project through furniture or financial donations. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with news and updates.