An Initiative by Ohana
The Hearth Project.
Every cleanout creates an opportunity. We chose to make ours an opportunity for someone else.
The Hearth Project is the heart of how we work. When a family transitions out of a property, what's left behind isn't just stuff. It's the makings of someone else's fresh start. A working dresser. A near-new mattress. A box of pantry goods. Tools. Toys. Books.
Instead of letting it all go to the landfill, we route what's useful to local Indiana nonprofits, shelters, and families who need it most. The hearth, that warm central place in every home, is what we're trying to rebuild for someone with what's left over from someone else.
Built into every cleanout. No extra cost. Just the right thing to do.
How Donation Recovery Works
Three steps from cleanout to community.
Usable items are identified during cleanouts, sorted on-site, and donated to local Indiana nonprofits, shelters, and families in need.
Identify
During every cleanout, our crew flags items that are still useful, including furniture, appliances, household goods, and building materials.
Sort
Usable items are set aside on-site, kept dry, and prepared for routing to a donation partner instead of the dumpster.
Deliver
We coordinate with local Indiana nonprofits, shelters, and families in need. Documentation is available on request.
Are you a nonprofit or community organization?
We're actively building a network of Indiana donation partners. If your organization could use furniture, household goods, appliances, or building materials, we'd love to talk about how we can route them your way.
ohanas@ohanapropertyexperts.com
From The Hearth Project Blog
Field notes and cleanout guides.
Practical reading for homeowners, families, and investors navigating property transitions across Central Indiana.
What to Do With a Parent's Belongings After They Pass
When a parent passes, the belongings they leave behind become a logistical question and an emotional one. Here is how I walk families through it.
June 12, 2026
How to Help a Parent Downsize Without It Becoming a Crisis
Helping an aging parent downsize is one of the highest-stakes conversations a family has. Here is how I walk families through it.
June 10, 2026
I Inherited a Property in Indiana. Now What?
Most of the inherited-property calls I get come from out-of-state adult children. Here is the playbook I walk them through.
June 8, 2026
Why Realtors in Columbus, IN Need a Reliable Pre-Listing Cleanout Partner
A listing that shows well sells faster and closer to ask. The difference often comes down to who you call for the pre-listing cleanout.
June 6, 2026
5 Keys to a Calm Estate Cleanout
Estate cleanouts are emotionally taxing and operationally heavy. These five principles turn an overwhelming project into a structured transition.
May 17, 2026
What Items Can't Go in a Junk Removal Truck in Indiana: A Central Indiana Guide
Not everything can go in a junk removal truck in Indiana. Here is what Bartholomew County regulations say, and where to take the items we cannot haul.
May 8, 2026
Estate Cleanout vs. Junk Removal: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Estate cleanouts and junk removal are not the same. Here is how to know which one your situation actually calls for.
May 8, 2026
Donation-Conscious Cleanouts
Hire a cleanout that does more.
When you choose Ohana, you choose a cleanout that gives back. Built into every job.