Deacon Lou Primozic started I’m In Ministry a decade ago to help people get a fresh start after life knocked them down.
“I say we have a congregation made up of a community of volunteers who make the impossible- possible every day by living the gospel,” Primozic said.
The faith-based charity has a warehouse in Brooklyn Heights that gives furniture people no longer want, sometimes destined for a landfill, a second chance.
“We repurpose, we refinish, and then we reuse it… and give it to somebody. And oftentimes what they’ll tell us, ‘This is the best piece of furniture that I’ve ever had,’” Primozic said.
The warehouse is full of beds, tables, dressers, chairs, and various other accessories, such as lamps and tableware.
Volunteers pick up donations from private citizens, organizations and institutions. After being collected, items are cleaned, sorted and fixed up if needed before being delivered to new homes.
“We went from 500 pieces every five days 12 months ago (and) today we’re at 800 pieces every five days,” Primozic said.