SUMMIT, New Jersey — Bob’s Discount Furniture recently raised $37,000 for Family Promise through their Café Collections for a Cause program. From April 1st through June 30th, customers at Bob’s stores nationwide made donations to Family Promise. At the end of the fundraising cycle, Bob’s matched the total funds raised dollar-for-dollar.
“When Bob’s teams up with our guests through our Café Collections for a Cause program, we are able to give back in a way that supports every community where we do business,” said Lindsay Ruszczyk, Bob’s Discount Furniture Communications and Community Outreach Director. “We are honored we could fundraise for our new partner, Family Promise, who is dedicated to our shared cause of serving and housing families in need.”
Bob’s generous donation will bolster Family Promise’s work supporting families through multiple programs, including eviction prevention, emergency shelter, stabilization, and housing services.
“We could not do the work that we do supporting families experiencing homelessness without Bob’s support and their generous donation of $37,000,” said Family Promise CEO Cheryl Schuch. “Like Family Promise, Bob’s is committed to ensuring everyone has a place to call home. Together, we will continue making a positive impact on households across the country.”
In addition to financial contributions, Bob’s also supports Family Promise through volunteerism. This week Bob’s employees from the Greater Philadelphia area volunteered their time to fix up the Family Promise of Montco PA facility with gardening and presented Family Promise with the $37,000 check that will go a long way in transforming the lives of children and families.
“It was an honor to volunteer at the MontCo chapter of Family Promise and help prepare apartments for incoming families,” said Judey Troy, Bob’s Discount Furniture Regional Director. “This has been such a meaningful experience for the Bob’s team to see the impact partners like Family Promise have on the communities we serve.”
About Family Promise
Founded in Summit, New Jersey, in 1988, Family Promise is the leading national nonprofit addressing the crisis of family homelessness. The organization tackles the range of issues that can lead to homelessness. From prevention services to shelter and housing to post-program stabilization, Family Promise ensures families develop vital skills, have access to critical resources, and receive ongoing support to achieve lasting independence. The organization has served more than one million individuals since its founding. To learn more about Family Promise, visit familypromise.org.
About Bob’s Discount Furniture
Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob’s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob’s engineers this value, offering its discount on a wide variety of stylish, quality furnishings, mattresses, and home accents. The company also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy.
With 179 furniture stores across 24 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 8th-largest U.S. furniture chain according to Furniture Today. The company is also recognized by Plant-A Research Group and Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces; America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity; and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families. In addition, Bob’s was recognized by USA Today and Plant-A Research Group in their America’s Customer Service Champions list.
Bob’s is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company’s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. In total, Bob’s and its Foundation donate more than $2.75 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob’s charitable programs, visit Bob’s Cares, and follow Bob’s on Twitter @MyBobs, on Facebook, and Instagram.
