A logo featuring a heart shape made of two green house roof shapes with a small house window inside, alongside the text 'Love in Action' in black cursive font.

Reimagining spaces for youth at Family House

Love In Action is a Family of Woodstock initiative, created in partnership with my studio, to refresh the interior spaces of Family House.

Family House is a program of Family of Woodstock, Inc. and serves runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17 in Ulster County.

White multi-story house with green porch, surrounded by leafless trees and shrubbery, under an overcast sky.

For nearly 50 years, Family House — Ulster County’s only shelter for teens ages 12–17 — has provided safety, support, and temporary housing during moments of crisis and transition.

Through the Love In Action Project, we’re transforming these spaces into environments that foster healing, dignity, and belonging.

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Why This Matters

The spaces we live in shape how we feel, how we think, and how we move through the world.

For teens experiencing homelessness or instability, environment becomes even more important. A room can either reinforce stress and uncertainty — or offer a sense of calm, safety, and possibility.

Family House has been a place of refuge for over three decades. While the care has always been strong, the physical environment has not been updated in over 30 years.

This project is about changing that.

Through thoughtful design, we’re creating spaces that support emotional well-being, encourage self-expression, and remind every young person who enters:

You are seen. You are supported. You belong.

“Every young person who comes through our doors deserves more than shelter — they deserve spaces that help them heal, grow, and feel genuinely supported.”

Robert Molina sitting on a park bench in a wooded area, wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants, smiling at the camera. 
Robert Molina, Team Leader / Program Director, Family House

“In my 25 years working with young people navigating difficult life circumstances, I have seen how much the environment matters.

When young people walk into a space that feels calm, cared for, and welcoming, it can help them feel safer, more grounded, and more open to support.

This project is one way our community can show youth that they are valued.”

-Robert

Brooke Lane wearing a blue jumpsuit, sitting on a step of a staircase in an indoor setting, with artwork on the wall behind her and a wooden floor.

“Every child deserves a space that reflects their worth, supports their healing, and reminds them they matter.”

Brooke Lane, brookelane Design Studio

“Love In Action is about creating spaces that remind every young person they are seen, supported, and valued.

At Family House, incredible care is given to the youth who pass through its doors—but the physical space has not been updated in over 30 years. With time, the wear has become visible. This project is about transforming these environments into ones that feel safe, uplifting, and filled with dignity.

Through thoughtful design, we have the opportunity to create spaces that support healing, inspire hope, and reflect the level of care these children truly deserve.

I’m honored to donate my time to this initiative and hopeful we can come together to bring these spaces to life.”

-Brooke

The Vision

💙 A new vision for each space

The Love In Action Project will refresh bedrooms, common areas, and shared spaces through thoughtful design, paint, furnishings, organization, and carefully selected items that support comfort, dignity, and belonging.

Each space is being approached with intention so youth can experience an environment that feels calmer, more welcoming, and more reflective of the care already provided by Family House staff.

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💚 See the transformation

Explore each room to view the design vision, what’s needed, and how you can help bring it to life.

The design process has also been informed by youth voice, including reflections and input from residents about how they experience the space and what helps them feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

Each space includes a full cost breakdown — allowing you to directly support meaningful, tangible change.

  • Collage of two bedrooms with blue and yellow decor. The left bedroom has a bunk bed, a window with blue curtains, and a dresser. The right bedroom features a bunk bed with drawers underneath, a window with blue curtains, a blue cabinet, a yellow bean bag, and a green rug.

    BEDROOM 3

    New lighting, bedding, window treatments, flooring and playful art

    Cost to transform - $

  • Comparison of a child's bedroom before and after redecorating. The 'before' room has green walls, a wooden bunk bed with dark bedding, and beige carpet. The 'after' room has light blue walls, matching bunk beds with striped bedding, a light blue dresser, and a patterned rug, with light curtains and artwork on the wall. Color swatches and fabric samples are included for color coordination.

    Bedroom 2

    Teal walls, deep blue colored bed and dresser, grounding beige rug, and bedding and art that bring it all together.

    Cost to transform - $

  • ENTRANCE

    New flooring, upholstered seat to make calls more comfortable, update of lighting, and art for a friendly welcoming.

    Cost to transform - $675

  • LIVING ROOM

    Painting of all walls, trim, doors and ceiling a greige color, the sofas are in good condition but need a fresh coat of paint and to be reupholstered, purchasing a cabinet for the fish tank and a recliner for the kids.

    Cost to transform - $2825

  • BATHROOM 1

    Update the space with new lighting, shelving on the walls, hooks, and bathmats and towels.

    Cost to transform - $1050

  • New flooring, ceiling fan, painting of table benches, new window treatments and the painting of the room.

    Cost to transform - $

  • BEDROOM 6

    Paint, flooring, art, window treatment

  • BEDROOM 7

    Paint on room, paint bunk bed, new window treatment, art, dresser and area rug

How to Help

💛 Be Part of the Transformation

This project is powered by community.

There are many ways to get involved — whether through financial support or offering your time and energy.

Contribute directly to the transformation of each space.
Every donation helps move a room closer to completion.

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Volunteer opportunities will be coordinated in phases as rooms and shared spaces are prepared for painting, cleaning, moving, organizing, and installation.

We are currently seeking:

  • Painters

  • Movers / heavy lifters

  • Volunteers to assist with cleaning and organizing

  • General installation support

Your time and effort make a meaningful impact in bringing these spaces to life.

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🩵 Made possible through community

Community Support

This project is made possible through the generosity of our partners and community.

We are deeply grateful to Benjamin Moore for donating paint and professional labor to transform the common areas — helping us lay the foundation for a brighter, more welcoming environment.

We are also for UlsterCorps for supporting volunteer coordination and Pennrose for helping support the revitalization of the basketball court as part of the broader effort to create welcoming, youth-centered spaces.

Love In Action

Love In Action is more than a project.

It’s a collective effort to create spaces that feel safe, grounding, and full of possibility — for every young person who walks through these doors.

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