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Get Involved
If you’re interested in volunteering or partnering with Marvin’s Home, please contact us using the form below and let us know how you’d like to help. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers and donations! Click here to learn about more ways that you can help.
Our Board
Mel McDaniel
Executive Director
Mel founded Marvin’s Home in 2019. She is a residential designer in the greater Philadelphia area helping clients make homes they love since 2006. Marvin’s Home was inspired by the excess in the interior design world and also Mel’s experience with social work.
Kristin Hayes
President
Kristin and her husband Tom, have been supporting Marvin’s Home since the opening event in April of 2022. Kristin is retired and also a professor at Penn State. She spent 20 years as Assistant Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Pennsylvania.
Marisa Graziano
Vice President
Marisa is Olivia's mother and has been helping us strategize and plan Marvin’s Home events since Olivia came on board in May of 2022. Marisa is a strategist, marketer, and director at Johnson & Johnson.
Transformations
With the support of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we transform empty apartments into welcoming homes for youth and young adults. Through what we call ‘installs,’ we furnish each space with up-cycled furniture and thoughtful touches. You can join us by donating household items, volunteering, or shopping from our wishlists.
Each install is more than just furniture—it’s a fresh start. By turning an empty space into a safe, comfortable home, we help young people feel supported as they take their next steps toward independence. Your partnership ensures they don’t just have a place to live, but a place to truly belong.
Our Partners
We are immensely grateful for the continued support of all our partners. Your commitment and generosity make a world of difference, and together, we can accomplish even more. Thank you for being a part of our mission and helping to drive positive change in our community. If your business is interested in partnering with Marvin’s Home, we would love to hear from you.