fresh stART:
DIG’s annual fundraiser
we all deserve a fresh start.
There’s something truly special about transforming a worn, tired piece of furniture into a stunning work of art—giving it a second chance at a new life. It’s a perfect reflection of the restoration that furniture and household essentials bring to families who have faced unimaginable challenges.
Fresh StART, DIG’s annual fundraising event, offers a unique opportunity to bring a piece of DIG into your own home—a lasting reminder of the life-changing power of second chances and a strong, supportive community. Together, we can restore dignity, one home at a time.
2025 event information
Join us for Fresh StART 2025, a special celebration of DIG Furniture Bank’s 5th anniversary and the power of new beginnings! This year, we’re bringing our signature upcycled furniture event to an inspiring new venue—the Art Academy of Milton, a space that fosters creativity and artistic expression.
It’s only fitting that Fresh StART takes place in a venue dedicated to the arts, as this event challenges local artists, groups, and community members to transform worn furniture into one-of-a-kind works of art. These stunning upcycled pieces will be auctioned off in an exciting live auction to support DIG’s mission of furnishing homes and restoring dignity.
The evening will also feature a silent auction, live music, and refreshments, making it a night of creativity, community, and impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate five years of DIG, experience incredible art, and help us continue turning houses into homes.
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location: Art Academy of Milton
Tickets: Available in May
Let’s toast to five years of DIG and a future full of possibility!
get involved!
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By sponsoring Fresh StART, you’ll not only gain visibility among a passionate audience but also play a direct role in helping families in crisis create a stable, comfortable home. Join us in making a fresh start possible!
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Showcase your business while making a difference! Donate an item or experience to Fresh StART’s silent auction and help raise crucial funds for DIG. It’s a great way to highlight your brand and be part of an unforgettable event that transforms lives through the power of home.
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Unleash your creativity for a cause! Sign up as an artist for Fresh stART’s upcycled furniture live auction and transform a worn piece into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Choose your own furniture to “flip” or work with DIG to find the perfect piece—then let your imagination run wild! Your work will be auctioned to support DIG’s mission, helping families in need create a home filled with dignity and comfort. Be part of something meaningful, showcase your talent, and give furniture (and families) a fresh start!
a look back on fresh stART 2024
venue: dig furniture bank
photography: amanda nichols photography
furniture artists: christy brouse, wendy chalmers, julia edick, beth epler, betsy gorski, emily gorski, nick gorski, gabby herman, rachel herman, kathy inglis, tom leeser, cherie martin, kim mcbride, penny patterson, plane & simple woodworking, toni riggio, annie ross
silent auction donors: 45w, carly klinger & zach kline, cathleen stenglein, martincherie3 photography, cole’s hardware, curt’s crafts, dwellings, embark yoga, fightin’ phils, giant, gnosis coffee roasters, helix hall, joe stenglein, john ryan brewery, julia edick, kylie & tyler aikey, lake tobias wildlife park, lynn pierson, maggie devolld, mike krout & kristy dax, mirror mirror, moss garden bakery & cafe, penn’s tavern, pittsburgh steelers, rachel reeher, retrah, stillwater farm, the mercantile, weis markets, williamsport crosscutters
sponsors: UPMC north central pa, buffalo valley wealth plus, evangelical community hospital, fulton bank, mitzi means, brush industries, herbert rowland & grubic inc, union-snyder community action agency, amerihealth caritas pennsylvania, union cellars, new trail brewing, the ups store lewisburg, hess auctioneers, hungry run distillery lewisburg
catering: the two owls, plate & platter catering
amount raised: $14,141
