Holiday Giving 2025

December 19, 2025

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This holiday season, Bob’s is thrilled to support 12 worthy nonprofits during our annual 12 Days of Giving. What’s even better − we’ve partnered with Bob’s Charitable Foundation to DOUBLE our contributions this year! Each worthy charity selected will receive $2,000 for a total of $24,000 this year!

Thank you to our guests and employees who nominated so many charities to be considered! It was so hard to narrow down our list, but we’re humbled to give back to these nonprofits who are making such a big difference in the communities we serve by rescuing animals, mentoring youth, helping those facing illness, and more.

Monmouth County SPCA (New Jersey)

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Nominated by: Amy Fischer, Senior Retail Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Freehold, NJ

The Monmouth County SPCA was founded in 1945 to care for the community’s homeless, neglected, and abused animals. The MCSPCA’s mission is to protect, care for, and advocate for all animals. They are dedicated to enforcing animal cruelty laws; providing a safe haven for homeless, abused, and abandoned animals while they await adoption; reducing over-population through spay/neutering; and cultivating humane treatment through education and advocacy services as a valuable community resource. They currently house more than 100 dogs and 350 cats and are proud to share that they do not euthanize adoptable pets.

“My own beloved cat, Annie, was rescued and cared for by this dedicated team.” — Amy Fischer, Senior Retail Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Freehold, NJ

Students Run Chicago (Illinois)

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Nominated by: Alonso Garcia, Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture

Students Run Chicago, which is a completely free program for high school-aged participants, challenges students to experience the benefits of goal setting, character development, and improved health by providing them with access to a comprehensive mentor-based running program. Volunteer running leaders, like Bob’s employee Alonso Garcia, are paired with teams of students to inspire them to push themselves to complete running races from 5Ks to 10Ks to half and/or full marathons. From April through October, students and mentors train together for major races such as the Chicago Rock and Roll Half-Marathon and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. For many participants, training for a race represents the first time they have committed to a specific goal. By providing them with an opportunity for incremental accomplishments and a supportive environment to help them on their way, SRC gives students the inspiration, excitement, and encouragement to accomplish anything in their sights. Established in 2014, when a small group of runner friends challenged 10 high school students to train for the 2014 Chicago Marathon, SRC is now committed to providing unrestricted access to the sport of running for high school-aged students within the Chicago area.

“I was fortunate enough to be a mentor for Students Run Chicago, which seeks to involve young people in the sport of running.” — Alonso Garcia, Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture

Angel of Edgewood (Connecticut)

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Nominated by: Regina Albee, Elementary School Teacher, Hartford, CT

Angel of Edgewood ignites transformation in Greater Hartford by confronting hunger, poverty, and inequity head-on. They empower underserved families with essential resources, urgent relief, and life-changing programs, fostering a community where everyone thrives with dignity and hope. Standing alongside underserved communities and addressing the root causes of poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and social disparities, vital programs like their Community Café, Mobile Soup Kitchens, and Food Pantries provide essential resources, wraparound health and social supports to residents of the Hartford area in need. They are fostering self-sufficiency and creating lasting change—not through charity, but through powerful partnership.

“I am an elementary school teacher… I have reached out numerous times to ask for immediate help with families in need. Without any hesitation or delay, food, clothes, or resources have been dropped off at school for me to pass along to families.” — Regina Albee, Elementary School Teacher, Hartford, CT

New England Donor Services (Massachusetts)

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Nominated by: Heather Silverstein, Donor and Volunteer

New England Donor Services’ mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation. NEDS coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont, and Bermuda. Through its federally designated organ procurement organization, New England Organ Bank (NEOB), and its centralized tissue donation services operation, NEDS serves thousands of donor families each year who have generously made the choice to donate. Working sensitively with donor families, NEDS staff lead donation authorization discussions, maintain medical support of potential donors, coordinate recovery surgeries, allocate organs according to the national transplant waiting list, and direct transport of organs to transplant centers and tissues to processors. Donation is a powerful gift, and every donor leaves a legacy of life and healing.

“I had the incredible honor of donating a portion of my liver to an unbelievably brave little girl [age 4] born with biliary atresia… she has hope, dreams, and a little brother to be a big sister to! Words can’t describe how truly amazing living organ donation is.” — Heather Silverstein, Donor and Volunteer

Animal Farm Foundation (New York)

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Nominated by: Adriana U., Community Member

Animal Farm Foundation’s mission is to meet the evolving needs of dogs and their communities. Founded in 1985 in Dutchess County, NY, AFF began as a horse rescue and currently encompasses 400 acres. AFF shifted focus to support “pit bull” dogs when founder Jane Berkey discovered that “pit bull” dog owners were not welcome in many communities and spaces. They have built their organization on the principle that all dogs are individuals. Relying on science-based information on animal behavior and public policy, AFF’s team offers regional and national initiatives that support dogs and the people who care for them in their communities. Current AFF programs include the Old Friends program, which is an onsite and foster-based program that gives senior dogs in shelters across the country an opportunity to live out their lives in a loving home. Additionally, they have an adoption program for younger dogs who enjoy farm life while awaiting new homes, and they offer a Family Pantry program to support pet food needs. Dogs may be AFF’s main mission, but they are also home to rescued and retired horses, cows, and other farm animals.

“The volunteers are so passionate and great with the animals.” — Adriana U., Community Member

Riah’s Rainbow (Wisconsin)

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Nominated by: Micki Klein, Founder

The ultimate mission of Riah’s Rainbow is to bring smiles to the faces of children. Founded by Micki Klein, whose daughter, Mariah Klein, passed from an inoperable brain tumor in 2008, Riah’s Rainbow provides art supplies for pediatric cancer patients in Wisconsin. Supplies include new coloring books, crayons, markers, colored pencils, and craft items. Because some patients can have compromised immune systems, Riah’s Rainbow aims to remove parents’ fears by providing new art supplies while also offering comfort and creativity to children who are often staying in hospital settings for extended periods of time. When Mariah was admitted to the hospital, she could not talk or walk. She spent months on her artwork, and her family believes coloring was her favorite hobby. They are determined to share the joy she experienced creating art with other children.

“This truly was a godsend when talking to the doctors to keep her distracted and not thinking about being in the hospital.” — Micki Klein, Founder

The Anne V. Graziani Fund (New York)

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Nominated by: Rebecca Helfenbein, Store Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Bohemia, NY

The Anne V. Graziani Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to a wide range of experiences—including live entertainment, streaming entertainment, stadium tours, and sporting events—for individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Founded by Rob Graziani, Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, the AVG Fund was created in memory of his mother, Anne V. Graziani, who ultimately succumbed to metastatic breast cancer. Rob served as his mother’s caregiver during her twelve-year battle with cancer, and he describes the experience as his biggest honor. Before Anne passed away, they got to see one last baseball game together, and that inspired Rob to pay it forward through the creation of this foundation. AVG’s mission is to ensure that those who lack financial resources have an opportunity to have a memory-filled life and enjoy it with their friends and family. Anne lived a meaningful life, which started with the challenge of overcoming polio as a child. Through her career, she made time to give back, volunteering and supporting her community. The fund supports patients undergoing treatment at the Stonybrook Cancer Center by providing access to free entertainment events. Rob is driven by his passion to help others thrive and succeed. Rob is an avid lover of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the WWE, and has a passion for live music.

“Anne spent her life making memories and catering to charities and many other individuals.” — AVG Fund

Me-One Foundation (California)

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Nominated by: Allie Kimbriel, Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Sacramento, CA

Me-One Foundation’s mission is to ease the burdens that cancer imposes on adult patients and their loved ones by offering activities and events that inspire courage, hope, and laughter. Me-One offers Camp Wieser, a completely free, three-day retreat designed for adult cancer patients and their families. This retreat provides a unique opportunity for families to step away from the daily struggles of cancer and connect with others who truly understand their journey. Nestled in the beautiful natural setting of Scotts Valley, California, Camp Wieser offers a chance to escape the routine of treatments and doctor visits, and rediscover the joy of laughter, play, and fun. Founded in 2007 by Heidi Wieser, Camp Wieser is only one of a handful of camps that offers a retreat to both patients and families as well. Heidi has been affected by cancer for most of her life, losing her father to the disease when she was just a teen and later losing her husband, Tom Wieser, in 2013. Heidi has worked as an oncology nurse for more than 25 years.

“I lost my husband to cancer after a nine-year battle. In the course of these experiences, I came to the conclusion that my role is to lessen the pain that cancer brings to patients and families.” — Heidi Wieser, Me-One Foundation Founder

The Scary Christmas House Foundation (Arizona)

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Nominated by: Finala Ryder, Community Member

Combining their love of Nightmare Before Christmas and their love of building props and animatronics, the Spacy family created the Scary Christmas House in 2016. In 2020, they turned their display into a fundraising event and currently operate as a nonprofit. The majority of the display is handmade, including artwork from their daughter. This year’s display donations will be contributed to support food banks in the Phoenix area. The Scary Christmas House made the 2025 Phoenix New Times list of “Best Christmas Lights.” Past accolades include being named a contender on the 2023 ABC show The Great Christmas Light Fight.

“We are proud of what this display has become and love nothing more than seeing the smiles on people’s faces…” — The Scary Christmas House Foundation

Downriver Foster Closet (Michigan)

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Nominated by: Heather Lowler, Community Member

Downriver Foster Closet provides essential items for children in foster care. Founded in 2020 by two foster parents, Downriver Foster Closet is dedicated to supporting children in foster care and those who care for them. Their mission is to help foster kids rebuild their self-esteem and adapt to their new home. They offer new or gently used free items to children, such as clothing, socks, underwear, shoes, and suitcases. Children and families are able to shop in person or virtually if needed. In addition to offering essential items, Downriver also offers children access to attending events, a birthday club, back-to-school bags, prom and homecoming attire, and holiday baskets.

“I really love what they do to help kids trying to make it through difficult times in their lives.” — Heather Lowler, Community Member

Operation Stand Down (Rhode Island)

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Nominated by: Debra Ordner, Community Member

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is the state’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Tony DeQuattro, President and Chairman of the Board, founded OSDRI in 1993 alongside other Vietnam-era veterans with the purpose of bringing together state, federal, and community resources to aid homeless and at-risk veterans. Today, OSDRI’s mission is to strengthen the veteran community by providing crucial wrap-around services. To achieve the goals of ending the cycle of veteran homelessness and preventing it, OSDRI offers a wide range of life-changing services, including supportive permanent and transitional housing, legal and VA benefit representation, intensive case management, basic human needs assistance, and employment training programs. OSDRI’s vision is to empower the most successful generation of transitioning service members through outreach, advocacy, and dignity. OSDRI is proud to serve active-duty military personnel, National Guard members, Reservists, veterans, and military families.

“OSDRI prides itself on providing veterans a ‘Hand Up… Not a Hand Out,’ and with over 215 years of military experience on our staff, we follow the time-honored tradition of ‘Veterans Serving Veterans.’” — OSDRI

Achieva (Pennsylvania)

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For almost 75 years, Achieva has been a leading advocate and service provider in Pennsylvania, dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Their vision is simple: that all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. They offer a comprehensive, person-centered array of lifelong services, encompassing early-intervention therapies, housing and community supports, employment assistance, special needs trusts, and no-cost advocacy services.

“[Achieva] helps people with disabilities live meaningful lives, which is very important to me.” — Marsha Turner, Vice President of Human Resources, Achieva