CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - A Johnson County nonprofit said it’s seeing an increase in families emerging from homelessness who need furniture, even ahead of its busy season.

Houses into Homes helps furnish the homes of people emerging from crisis. The summer months are usually slower, but not this summer. Now, it’s trying to make sure it can support families as it anticipates even more demand.

Else Chardt has been volunteering at Houses into Homes in Coralville for the last four years. Her expertise lies in the linen section, ensuring that families receiving permanent housing have sufficient beds and linens to sleep on.

“I kind of know this area and know this job, so I like helping here,” said Chardt.

While she doesn’t meet any of the clients at the facility, she knows a little bit about

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