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.
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, manageable 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. Before you schedule a cleanout, here's what Bartholomew County regulations say about hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, and where to take the items we can't 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 thing. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right service, set the right expectations, and avoid paying for more or less than your situation actually requires.
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.