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Our Executive Team.

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CEO / President

Carol Murphy

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Carol Murphy has more than 20 years’ experience leading high-touch, community-based initiatives for high-poverty communities and individuals/families at risk of homelessness. She is a passionate community advocate and leader, specializing in addressing the challenges and barriers related to housing, healthcare, job connectivity, and economic self-sufficiency. She developed the Harvest House Trauma-Informed Leadership Model. A graduate of Western Washington University, she is a Fellow with the Health Foundation for Western/Central New York.  

Chief Innovation/ Operations

Brandy Loveland

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Brandy Loveland is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Economic Mobility & Trauma Specialist, and social justice advocate. She is a graduate of the John R. Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color and the National Institute of Non-Profit Practice Core Leadership Program. She earned a BA in Social Work from Syracuse University, an MA from the University at Buffalo, and holds a NY State Licensure for social work. Brandy leads our trauma mitigation and resiliency team, focusing on family of origin, relationship issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and personal growth, utilizing a multidimensional approach to therapy; exploring each individual's biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. 

Chief Financial Officer

Bridget Lutz

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Bridget Lutz has 40+ years' experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Bridget works with the Board Finance Committee to ensure financial accountability throughout the organization. She also leads the Housing Team to implement homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing programs. She has developed a passion for making sure women and children have their basic needs met, leading our annual Baby Shower & Diaper Drive. Bridget worked for the Army Corps of Engineers while her husband, Kris, served in the AirForce, where she was awarded for her work establishing detailed financial and filing systems. She also has experience in property management, IT, event management, and is a Notary Public.

CEO / President

Our Services

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Baby & Children's Ministry

We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment and that parents deserve peace of mind as they work or further their education.

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Good Neighbors Medical & Dental

Good Health is at the core of a strong community. Harvest House connects individuals with comprehensive healthcare services to ensure everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

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Food as Medicine

No one in our community should go hungry. Through our food initiatives, we provide consistent access to fresh, nutritious meals, supporting both physical health and emotional well-being.

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Harvest Housing

Safe, stable housing is the foundation of personal security. Our housing programs, available by referral only, address immediate needs and build pathways to long-term stability for qualified participants. While we do not provide on-site housing, we offer the following support services:

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Enhanced Services Program

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New Hope Education

Education is the bridge to opportunity. Through our educational programs, we offer individuals the skills and knowledge needed to earn a living wage and transform their futures.

How you can help

Volunteer

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Harvest House volunteers are our most valuable resource. Each year, hundreds of people looking to make a difference in our community volunteer their time and talent to “Pay It Forward.”

Donate Items

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You and your children can make a difference in the world by donating baby & children’s items you have outgrown but still have plenty of life in them.

Giving

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Mission

Harvest House is a movement, co-creating resources with dynamic communities for transformational change, enhancing individual and community wellness and establishing a foundation for economic stability and community connectedness.

At Harvest House, we work with the greater Buffalo community to build and facilitate person-centered solutions that have a positive impact on health, well-being and quality of life,

addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to build access to healthcare, housing, education and economic stability.

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Vision

That all communities will
have access to the resources and connections that sustain and enhance their lives.

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We served
32,418 individuals

In 2024

With a total economic impact of $44 million into the community

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