ANEW is pleased to support Mission Centers of Houston (MCH) which provides resources and training to small local churches and organizations located in impoverished communities throughout Houston, Texas.

Through our Surplus Stewardship® program, MCH received commercial refrigerators and freezers which enabled them to accept and store food donations for their Compassion Center ministry which offers food pantries and emergency food assistance.

“Every piece of equipment we received was in working order and we now have freezer and cooler space. Shortly after we received these items, we were able to secure food donations, and before you knew it, we had them filled with a variety of fresh and frozen foods to share with our partners.  It has helped us expand our ministry offerings in a new way, and we are deeply grateful for ANEW for providing them to us.”

MCH provides for the physical and spiritual needs of people living in Houston’s inner city. They empower children and adults through Christ-centered programs aimed at providing food security, homeless assistance, educational and recreational programs, spiritual development, coordination of long-term disaster recovery services, and community development initiatives.

ANEW is thrilled to have been able to support Cornerstone Housing for Women, the largest women-only shelter and housing provider for women experiencing homelessness in Ottawa, Canada.

Through our Surplus Stewardship® program, they received multiple commercial refrigerators and kitchen shelving which enabled them to allocate needed funds to their kitchen meal plans and ensure easier meal production and service.

Each day, Cornerstone Housing for Women prepares and serves 750 meals across their programs — including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Staff and volunteers on their dedicated Food Services Team work hard to ensure that individuals using their programs have access to nutritious and comforting meals.

Each year, more than 1,300 women experience homelessness in Ottowa. Through their four housing residences, emergency shelter, and outreach program, Cornerstone Housing for Women strives every day to fill the gap in their city by offering women-centered, women-only programs and services to all women and gender-diverse individuals, with dignity and without judgment. Learn more at www.cornerstonewomen.ca.

Janice Stevenor Dale, President of J S D A Inc., is a nationally recognized design leader operating at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and cultural stewardship. Her firm specializes in the transformation of workplaces, living spaces, and historically significant properties—serving the Western United States and beyond through a flexible, virtual model that reflects the future of work.

A professional dedicated to circularity and sustainable design, Janice is a longtime supporter of ANEW.

Janice’s 100% certified woman-owned firm was recently recognized for entrepreneurial leadership by the Small Business Administration and named one of the Women of the Year 2024. Her firm contributes pro-bono projects for the local community and is an enduring contributor to philanthropic organizations and sustainable causes.

Beyond her practice, Janice is an active member of the Climate Club and created the podcast Design/IDEATE, opening leading edge issues on design, where ANEW’s Rose Tourje was a featured guest. She was a co-founder of one of the nation’s earliest legislative advances on Interior Design in the US, and continues to contribute significantly to advances in design rights and preservation issues across California and the nation—demonstrating her commitment to creating sustainable solutions for the built environment.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and ANEW have teamed up to support California wildfire survivors and families in need.

Through ANEW’s corporate surplus stewardship program, 34 truckloads of gently used, high-end furniture from a decommissioned 4-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles have been diverted from landfills and delivered to GEM’s distribution center. Paired with GEM’s inventory of essentials like bedding, cookware, and towels, families will receive complete home packages that bring comfort and hope.

This collaboration is designed to restore dignity and provide essential home furnishings to individuals and families rebuilding their lives after crisis. Together we are doing what’s right with what’s left®.

Since fall of last year, ANEW has proudly supported Grandma’s House of Hope, a nonprofit in Orange County providing housing and holistic care for adults experiencing homelessness, poverty, and abuse.

Through our Surplus Stewardship program, we donated electric sit-stand desks, ergonomic chairs, couches, and more—furnishing their new office in the City of Orange and helping outfit their 12 homes that together support over 150 residents.

When Grandma’s House of Hope relocated their offices earlier this year, they had no furniture for their growing team. Now, their space is fully equipped and beautifully functional—empowering their staff to keep doing the incredible work they’ve been doing since 2007.

We’re honored to help this wonderful organization!

Twenty years ago, Guido developed the logo and visual identity for ANEW. He created a functional, original design—one that could grow with the organization, communicate clearly, and adapt across a variety of platforms. As we celebrate 20 years, we are grateful to Guido for contributing something with such lasting impact.

Reflecting on this milestone, he shares, “Seeing the ANEW identity thrive for two decades is a powerful reminder of what thoughtful, purposeful design can achieve. It shows that when we prioritize function, clarity, and meaning, the results don’t just last—they lead.”

Guido Laudisa is a Rome-born, Los Angeles–based Creative Director and Founder of Ethos Factory, a boutique branding firm. With over 20 years of experience on both the agency and client sides, he brings a pragmatic, strategic approach to branding, design, and communications. Guido has led creative work for clients like AECOM, Harman/Kardon, FILA, and MGM, helping brands stay relevant and authentic in an ever-evolving media landscape.

We’re proud to support the Amity Foundation by donating 23,000 square feet of brand new linoleum flooring, helping them continue their vital work of creating safe, supportive spaces for individuals in need.

The Amity Foundation in California focuses on rehabilitation and re-entry programs for individuals transitioning from incarceration, aiming to help them reintegrate into society. They operate residential campuses and provide various therapeutic communities and services. Their work includes addressing substance abuse, mental health, and providing workforce training and job placement assistance.

Together, we’re building more than floors—we’re building pathways to hope, healing and lasting change.

ANEW is feeling grateful to Jon Strassner, innovator, visionary, friend and a true steward of the earth! Thank you, Jon for inviting ANEW to be a part of “Rewritten” at NeoCon 2025.

Big thanks to Anthony Minite and Melissa North of Mohawk Group for hosting ANEW, Nelson Russom (Turner Construction), and Marcus Hopper (Gensler) for an inspiring look into Mohawk’s powerful Take Back Program. The conversation sparked bold ideas—and real actions. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Kathleen Neary is a founding supporter of ANEW—fueling our mission with her unwavering passion for people and purpose. Her commitment to building meaningful connections continues to inspire us all to do the right thing—together.

As Business Development Manager at SitOnIt Seating, Kathleen brings creative solutions to workplace challenges while keeping client needs at the center of everything she does. With a background in Interior Design and credentials as a LEED Accredited Professional, she is a natural connector, pairing people with resources, ideas, and opportunities that transform spaces and make a positive impact. Active in the Southern California Real Estate Community, Kathleen is a long-standing member and leader within CoreNet Global, where she is now the Past President and has held multiple board positions. She is widely recognized as a collaborator, mentor, and advocate for social and environmental responsibility.

While in Los Angeles for Earth Week events and celebrating 20 years of impact, the ANEW team took action to support those affected by the devastating wildfires.

Knowing our LA corporate client had surplus items ready for donation, we reached out to nonprofit A Sense of Home and coordinated the delivery of five truckloads of surplus items, prioritizing items that could fill residential needs. A Sense of Home/ Home Bank LA then distributed these items to individuals and families affected by the fires—providing essential support during their time of recovery.

Thanks to this collaboration, gently used furnishings and materials that would’ve gone to waste instead found new life—perfectly embodying our mission to doing what’s right with what’s left®.

We’re honored to work with purpose-driven partners who share our commitment to sustainability, community, and compassion.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-sense-of-home-nonprofit/

Nicky Kaplan serves on the steering committee for ANEW and is deeply committed to community impact.

Nicky is a seasoned interior designer with over 27 years of experience in the field of commercial and residential design. Her career includes 11 years at HOK in Los Angeles, where she specialized in commercial, institutional, and civic design. Since launching her own firm, Nicky Kaplan Interiors, in 2012, she has led projects spanning high-end residential interiors, corporate spaces, hospitality environments, and event venues—including work for Live Nation and a restaurant for the Sprout Group. She has also created inspiring spaces for nonprofits such as Goodwill Southern California, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Schools on Wheels, and the HollyRod Foundation.

For the next 20: A wish is for humanity to realize that nature possesses infinite wisdom and seems to always get it right, a profound lesson we humans would be wise to learn from the natural world around us.

Anthony Minite served as Board Chairman of ANEW from 2007-2017 and continues to be an avid supporter of ANEW.

Anthony is a social sustainability advocate and a respected leader in the commercial interiors industry for close to three decades. He is presently managing the New York & New Jersey regions for the Mohawk Group and is the former Managing Director of Fletco Carpets USA. Minite has been honored for his work with nonprofits and is regarded for his commitment to employees, including building an award-winning strengths-based culture in the workplace.

For the next 20: “I strive to remain an active contributor to social and sustainability efforts, helping to ensure a better future for my children and grandchildren.

Sue-Meng Lau served on ANEW’s board for six years, including five years as the first woman Board Chair, and currently serves as a Senior Advisor.

Sue-Meng has over 27 years of experience as an architect, PM, real estate executive and most recently as the global lead for design and construction of The Trade Desk physical workspaces. Retired now, she focuses on mentoring and teaching K-12 kids at Taliesin West and the ACE mentor program.

For the Next 20: “I see common sense coming back and us coming back to the basics. With AI here, human relationships, judgement, abilities to think creative and ethically is more important than ever before.”
ANEW is thankful for the ongoing support of stewards like Sue-Meng!

LA Community Alliance received a credenza, work stations, refrigerators, and guest chairs thanks to an ANEW donor client. LA Community Alliance empowers socially and economically oppressed members of greater Los Angeles by providing healthy food and life skills classes aimed at helping struggling and vulnerable households get back on their feet.

Margaret DiLorenzo is our current Board Chairwoman and has been actively involved with ANEW for over a decade.
Margaret is a Senior Project Manager with Cushman & Wakefield and brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, including a deep background in commercial construction Management, Design & Construction Procurement, and dispute resolution. She served as a member of a Sustainability Challenge Committee that promotes responsible building methods, material specifications, and waste management practices for global clients and has collaborated with her clients to divert 2000+ tons of waste from landfills while developing a playbook for corporate donation recycling.
ANEW is thankful for the dedication of stewards like Margaret!

ANEW works with corporate companies to steward their surplus items away from landfill and back into their communities by matching the items to nonprofit organizations.

An ANEW donor client in downtown NYC enabled us to provide Grace Outreach with office supplies, office desk chairs, lounge chairs, refrigerators, area rugs, standing mats, and more! Grace Outreach works with women to help them achieve their high school, college, and career goals through three interrelated programs.

ANEW is doing what’s right with what’s left®!