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Bob’s Gives $35K to Non-Profits & Schools During Labor Day Weekend

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated the grand opening of seven new stores this Labor Day weekend: Henrietta (NY), South Bend (IN), Algonquin (IL), Polaris (OH), Reynoldsburg (OH), Toms River (NJ) and Bethel Park (PA).

To celebrate Bob’s new beginnings in each of these locations, $2,500 checks were issued to two highly deserving local charitable organizations/schools who are making a difference in their communities. Bob’s deep commitment to serving the communities in which its stores reside is very important to us and a cornerstone of our core values.

We are excited to celebrate our new stores and valued community partners.

Henrietta, NY

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Henrietta, NY on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Edward Brimacomb, Store Manager, Ryan Nalette, Vice President of Retail Strategy & Innovation and Nick Wood, Vice President of Pricing cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Person Centered Housing Options

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Person Centered Housing Options, Inc., representing their commitment to supporting the community. Jeanell Coleman-Grimes, Chief Program Officer, Person Centered Housing Options, Inc., (center) accepted the donation from Bob’s store manager Edward Brimacomb, Ryan Nalette, Vice President of Retail Strategy & Innovation, Nick Wood, Vice President of Pricing and Terri Iwinski, Senior Manager Learning and Development.

Person Centered Housing Options, Inc., (“PCHO”) was founded in 2015 by Nicholas Coulter and Charlie Albanese to address chronic homelessness in their hometown of Rochester, New York. PCHO has engaged in numerous housing first initiatives from the state, city and county. Nicholas J. Coulter, Executive Vice President and Chief of Development and Community Engagement, attended the grand opening on behalf of the organization.

The Norman Howard School

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to The Norman Howard School, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Rebecca Ferri, Director of Development (center) accepted the donation from Bob’s store manager Edward Brimacomb, Ryan Nalette, Vice President of Retail Strategy & Innovation, Nick Wood, Vice President of Pricing and Terri Iwinski, Senior Manager Learning and Development.

The Norman Howard School is a community of students, parents, and educators who seek to understand, support, and celebrate one another, while providing an educational experience tailored for every individual. Rebecca Ferri, Director of Development, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

South Bend, IN

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in South Bend, IN on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Noah Runk, Store Manager, Jacques Razmus, Store Manager, and Steve Linn, Regional Sales Director, cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Corvilla & Cleveland Elementary School

Left: Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Corvilla, Inc., representing their commitment to supporting the community. Rod Tackett, Chief Advancement Officer, accepted the donation from Bob’s Store Manager, Noah Runk. Right: Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Cleveland Elementary School, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Kelly Carmichael, Principal, accepted the donation from Bob’s Store Manager, Noah Runk.

Corvilla provides life-enhancing services to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while encouraging respect and dignity in the communities in which they live. Founded in 1959 as COR by a group of parents, Corvilla provides respite care for children with disabilities on Manchester Drive in South Bend. Lori Tharp and Rod Tackett, Chief Advancement Officer, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Cleveland Elementary School is on the northwest edge of Elkhart that provides over 550 students with a superior education, based on community giving and creativity. Cleveland’s mission is to create a learning environment that inspires all to become passionate learners and responsible citizens. Those at Cleveland see the bright promise that is within every child and adult and encourage everyone to meet their maximum potential. Principal Kelly Carmichael attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

Algonquin, IL

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Algonquin, IL on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Eric Johnson, Store Manager, Kevin Parker, Divisional Vice President and Todd Peter, Regional Sales Director cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Veterans Path to Hope

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Veterans Path to Hope, representing their commitment to supporting the community. Executive Director Laura Franz accepted the donation from Bob’s store manager Eric Johnson.

Veterans Path to Hope (“VPH”) was founded in 1996 by Alan Belcher, a Vietnam combat veteran and licensed counselor. Since 2001, VPH has owned and operated New Horizons, a transitional living program in Hebron, Illinois, for 20 homeless veterans who want a chance to rebuild their lives. Laura Franz, Executive Director, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Jacobs High School

Jacobs High School is directly aligned to its district’s central mission: to provide engaging and inclusive educational experiences that empower and equip all students to discover, innovate, and succeed now and in the future. Matthew Bennett, Associate Principal of Operations, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

Polaris, OH

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Polaris, OH on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Store Manager, Rich Goodwin, Scott Bunish, Divisional Vice President, and Eric Buxton, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Home for Families

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Home for Families, representing their commitment to supporting the community. Beth Fetzer-Rice, President/CEO, accepted the donation from Bob’s store manager, Rich Goodwin.

Home for Families (“HFF”) is a leading Columbus nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive housing interventions, financial stabilization, and educational youth programming. Originally founded as The Homeless Families Foundation, HFF was established in 1986 by impassioned community members driven by the conviction that no child should ever experience homelessness — not even for a night. Andrew Snouffer, VP of Continuous Improvement & Advancement, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Olentangy Meadows Elementary School, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Kristin Baker, Principal and Lynn McNutt, Assistant Principal, accepted the donation from Bob’s store manager, Rich Goodwin.

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School’s mission is grounded in its pursuit to facilitate maximum learning for every student. That mission drives all behaviors and decisions. It’s a place that focuses on the needs of the whole child, and strives to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. Kristin Baker, Principal and Lynn McNutt, Assistant Principal, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

Reynoldsburg, OH

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Reynoldsburg, OH on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Store Manager, Adam Smith, and Regional Sales Director, Ryan Hicks, cut the ribbon for the new store.

Star House

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Star House, representing their commitment to supporting the community. Kat Earles, Financial Officer accepted the donation from Bob’s Store Manager, Adam Smith.

Star House founded in 2006, is a social service agency that operates Central Ohio’s only drop-in center for youth, ages 14-24, who are experiencing homelessness. At the drop-in center, youth are provided immediate access to food, clothing, hygiene items, laundry facilities, showers, and a safe place to be, as well as access to therapy, case management, housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, addiction services, legal aid, government benefits, ID cards and more. In addition, Star House is the nation’s only drop-in center that hosts continuous best-practice research.  Kat Earles, Vice President of Finance & Controller, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

The STEM Middle @ Baldwin Road Junior High School

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to The STEM Middle @ Baldwin Road Junior High School, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Mrs. India Wilson, Principal at STEM Middle @ Baldwin Road Junior High School, Miss Kaiden Kendall, student, and Reynoldsburg City Schools Board of Education President, Angela Abram, accepted the donation from Bob’s Store Manager, Adam Smith and Bob’s Regional Sales Director, Ryan Hicks.

The STEM Middle @ Baldwin Road Junior High School community is committed to an environment where all authentically seek to motivate, inspire, invest in, and empower STEM Scholars to imagine, question, design, excel, and soar far beyond their wildest dreams, in the world of eSTEM, Health Sciences, Social Justice, and anywhere else they seek to either blaze a trail or leave a lasting fingerprint. Principal India Wilson and a current student from the school attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

Toms River, NJ

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Toms River, NJ on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Terence Cook, Store Manager, Chuck James, Vice President of Retail Operations, Nick Vassilakos, Divisional Vice President, and Garret Panitch, Regional Sales Director cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Ocean’s Harbor House

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Ocean's Harbor House, representing their commitment to supporting the community. Mary Teresa Bijeau, Director of Adminstration, Dawn Samaritano, Director of Finance (center) and Donna Carlson, Development Associate (right) accepted the donation from Terence Cook, Store Manager, Chuck James, Vice President of Retail Operations, Nick Vassilakos, Divisional Vice President, and Garret Panitch, Regional Sales Director.

For 35 years, Ocean’s Harbor House has addressed the needs of runaway and homeless youth, while also providing services to youth and families in crisis. With a multilayered menu of programs for youth alone or together with their families, the organization provides shelter, support and services that are designed to meet them wherever they are on their journey.  Alice Woods, Executive Director, attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Walnut Street Elementary

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Walnut Street Elementary, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Richard DeMarco, Principal (left) and Courtney Norcorss, Supervisor of Instruction (center) accepted the donation from Terence Cook, Store Manager, Chuck James, Vice President of Retail Operations, Nick Vassilakos, Divisional Vice President, and Garret Panitch, Regional Sales Director.

At Walnut Street Elementary, there is a community emphasis on respect, responsibility, and safety for all members. Using the school’s PBSIS program and monthly character themes, the school’s environment cultivates positive habits, citizenship, and care for all. Principal Richard DeMarco attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Bethel Park, PA

Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated their newest location in Bethel Park, PA on Friday, August 30th with a grand opening event. Adam Yagulli, Store Manager and Roger Dunlap, Senior Vice President of Retail, cut the ribbon for the new store alongside store employees and community guests.

Sisters Place

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Sisters Place, representing their commitment to supporting the community. Melissa Ferraro, CEO, accepted the donation from Adam Yagulli, Store Manager and Roger Dunlap, Senior Vice President of Retail.

Sisters Place faithfully provides opportunities for families and individuals to overcome poverty and homelessness through empowerment, housing, wellness, personal and professional advancement services. Sisters Place strives to be a collaborative community asset that eliminates barriers to success for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. CEO Melissa Ferraro attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the organization.

Pathfinder School

Bob’s Discount Furniture presented a $2,500 Random Acts of Kindness donation to Pathfinder School, representing their commitment to supporting local schools. Principal Renee D. Kozusko, Ed.S., NCSP, accepted the donation from Adam Yagulli, Store Manager and Roger Dunlap, Senior Vice President of Retail.

Pathfinder School serves 5 to 21-year-old special education students throughout Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties. Principal Renee D. Kozusko attended the grand opening of Bob’s on behalf of the school.

Bob

I consider myself the luckiest spokespuppet ever because I get to talk about the thing I love the most everyday – furniture! Tufted headboards, rustic finishes, the difference between a sofa and a couch (yes, there is a difference)… I could go on and on. Oh, I just love furniture and I’m SO excited that I have this blog to share my passion with you! It may take me a little longer to create posts – have you ever tried typing with clay hands – but I look forward to talking furniture with you!

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