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Article/Community/Bobs Discount Furniture Presents Random Act Of Kindness Checks To Detroit Area Community Organizations

Bob’s Gives Random Act of Kindness Checks to Detroit Non-Profit Orgs

July 1, 2019
Three professionally dressed individuals standing on a red carpet holding a large check from Bob’s Nutrition, with a “Grand Opening” sign visible in the background.

Ah, Detroit! Home of automobiles, Mo-town, and now… Bob’s Discount Furniture!

Metro Detroit has extended me and my store associates with such an incredibly warm welcome. That’s why I wanted to give back in a major way while I was in Southeast Michigan opening four new stores in May. I opened brand-new locations in Livonia, Novi, Shelby Township and Taylor.

Group of professionals at a grand opening event cutting a large ceremonial red ribbon with oversized scissors in front of a commercial building entrance.
The team at the Livonia store celebrates after cutting the ribbon.

Every store we open starts by partnering with two schools in the local community.

Two people holding a large check from Bob's Discount Furniture dated 5/23/2019, made out to Novi High School for $2,500.00 with memo "Random Act of Kindness." Three men in suits are clapping in the background in a well-lit indoor setting.
Novi High School principal Nicole Carter accepts a Random Act of Kindness check from William Salisbury, a store manager at my Novi, MI location.

In Detroit, my Outreach team went a bit further. In addition to supporting 9 local schools, I also had the pleasure of supporting three community organizations fighting homelessness in the region. In total across all four grand openings, I donated $52,000 to Detroit area non-profit organizations.

Four people standing inside a furniture store holding a large check from Bob's Furniture dated May 14, 2023, made out to Kimyn Elementary School for $2,500 as a Random Act of Kindness donation.
Jason Mizrahi (right), store manager at my Taylor, MI location presents Kinyon Elementary School principal Susan Sweet with a Random Acts of Kindness check.
Two men in suits shaking hands while holding a $2,500 donation check from Bob's Furniture to Cleveland Elementary for Random Acts of Kindness.
Fred Rumberger (right), store manager at my Livonia, MI location presents Cleveland Elementary School principal Rob Witherspoon with a Random Acts of Kindness check.

First up to show up was Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS), who brought two individuals to my Livonia Grand Opening to shop for furniture for their new homes. One of those individuals, Amber Miller, had her eye on some of my sparkly pieces. I can’t blame her!

“Shout out to COTS. I appreciate you guys,” said Miller. “Thank you to Bob’s Furniture.

Person sitting on gray wooden stairs attached to a gray bunk bed with patterned blue and white bedding, a giraffe print armchair, and a giraffe wall art in a modern bedroom setting.
Members of the Out-Wayne Shelter Program pick out furniture from my store for their facility.

Next up, I had the pleasure of greeting Julie Ratekin from the Out-Wayne Shelter Programand Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. Two members of her program came along too and picked out furniture to be delivered to their shelter facilities in June. 

“We were able to connect Bob’s to local homeless shelters to help provide those much-needed furniture items,” said Ratekin. 

With Ratekin’s assistance, we were put in touch with First Step, an organization committed to supporting peaceful families and safe communities by providing comprehensive services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. When we reached out to them they were thrilled to have our support. Copper Drip table lamps and Mystic Bay black nightstands were selected for each of their living spaces, providing a home-like and welcoming feel for each of their client’s rooms.

Row of dark wood nightstands with multiple drawers, each topped with a modern table lamp featuring a marbled brown base and white drum shade wrapped in plastic, set against a beige wall with decorative mirror.
On the morning of July 2nd,2019, the delivery of my Copper Drip table lamps and Mystic Bay black nightstands was completed.

I’m happy to say that the delivery was completed on July 2nd and the residents are enjoying their new furniture.

Lastly, I invited Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan to celebrate with me at my Grand Opening and receive a donation to support safe and thriving neighborhoods all around our stores and metro Detroit.

Group of diverse people standing outside a building entrance holding large checks from BOB'S DISCOUNT, indicating award or grant presentation event.
Bob’s executives present local community partners including Rebuilding Together, Inc. with Random Act of Kindness Checks in its efforts to support secure and thriving communities in the region.