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Arhaus Reflects on Charitable Commitments Made in 2023
November 13,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry 
As a brand founded on sustainable and charitable beliefs, Arhaus plans the year around creating opportunities to give back to the communities near and far. As 2023 draws to a close, Arhaus is taking a moment to reflect on—and be grateful for—all of the things that were accomplished, thanks to the support of clients, customers, and friends.
This year, Arhaus launched the most meaningful initiative ever—pledging $10 million to support The Nature Conservancy in its efforts to protect the critical rainforests of Borneo, Indonesia.
These incredible rainforests are some of the most biodiverse and species-rich in the world, and it is an honor to join TNC as it works alongside YKAN, its local Indonesian affiliate, to embark on an ambitious project that will help pave a new path for sustainable forestry.
Through Arhaus’ partner American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation organization, 100,000 trees were donated in 2023 to benefit water, wildlife, people, and climate, helping to create a greener future, and also working to achieve their pledge to plant one million trees.
In addition, Arhaus continued their support of Habitat for Humanity in its mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter in our communities.
Furniture and décor were donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations across the country and customers are encouraged to donate their new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials to their local ReStore locations, too, because these items don’t belong in landfills.
This year, Arhaus also supported Global Dental Relief as it brought vital dental care to more than 23,000 children in seven countries, including Cambodia, Nepal, Guatemala, and the United States.
Every year, GDR sends volunteer teams of dental professionals and helpers to impoverished areas around the world, setting up free clinics to provide exams, cleanings, fillings, fluoride treatments, and extractions to children throughout each region. “Together, we are making a measurable difference in every clinic,” says Kim Troggio, director of Global Dental Relief. “We are getting the opportunity to change lives.”
And, as of this year, more than 80 boys and girls have found a safe and loving place to live, learn, and build their futures at the Friends of Arhaus Children’s Home in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. The children who reside in the home attend classes, participate in sports and activities, and work together to share responsibilities like cooking and cleaning.
“Our goal has always been to create a beautiful environment full of peace, love, brotherhood, and sisterhood,” says Karma Sherpa, executive director and co-founder of The Small World, the Arhaus nonprofit charitable partner in Nepal.
Plus, Arhaus’ support in 2023 helped to provide educational sponsorships and mentoring programs to more than 700 additional children and their families in five different communities in the region.
As 2023 is rushing to a close, it’s important to reflect on what’s been done, to point us in the direction we want to be going.