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<description><![CDATA[<p>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 […]</p>
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<p>This holiday season, Bob’s is thrilled to support 12 worthy nonprofits during our annual <strong><em>12 Days of Giving</em></strong>. What’s even better − we’ve partnered with Bob’s Charitable Foundation to <strong>DOUBLE</strong> our contributions this year! Each worthy charity selected will receive $2,000 for a total of <strong>$24,000</strong> this year!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Monmouth County SPCA (New Jersey)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Amy Fischer, Senior Retail Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Freehold, NJ</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.monmouthcountyspca.org">Monmouth County SPCA</a> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>“My own beloved cat, Annie, was rescued and cared for by this dedicated team.”</strong> <em>— Amy Fischer, Senior Retail Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Freehold, NJ</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Students Run Chicago (Illinois)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Alonso Garcia, Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture</p>
<p><a href="https://www.studentsrunchicago.org">Students Run Chicago</a>, 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“I was fortunate enough to be a mentor for Students Run Chicago, which seeks to involve young people in the sport of running.” </strong><em>— Alonso Garcia, Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Angel of Edgewood (Connecticut)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Regina Albee, Elementary School Teacher, Hartford, CT</p>
<p><a href="https://angelofedgewood.org/">Angel of Edgewood</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“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.”</strong> <em>— Regina Albee, Elementary School Teacher, Hartford, CT</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New England Donor Services (Massachusetts)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Heather Silverstein, Donor and Volunteer</p>
<p><a href="https://neds.org/">New England Donor Services</a>’ 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“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.”</strong> <em>— Heather Silverstein, Donor and Volunteer</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Animal Farm Foundation (New York)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Adriana U., Community Member</p>
<p><a href="https://www.animalfarmfoundation.org">Animal Farm Foundation</a>’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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“The volunteers are so passionate and great with the animals.” </strong>— Adriana U., Community Member</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Riah’s Rainbow (Wisconsin)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Micki Klein, Founder</p>
<p>The ultimate mission of <a href="http://www.riahsrainbow.org">Riah’s Rainbow</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“This truly was a godsend when talking to the doctors to keep her distracted and not thinking about being in the hospital.”</strong><em><strong> </strong>— Micki Klein, Founder</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Anne V. Graziani Fund (New York)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Rebecca Helfenbein, Store Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Bohemia, NY</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.avgfund.org">Anne V. Graziani Fund</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“Anne spent her life making memories and catering to charities and many other individuals.”</strong> <em>— AVG Fund</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Me-One Foundation (California)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Allie Kimbriel, Guest Experience Specialist, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Sacramento, CA</p>
<p><a href="http://Me-onefoundation.org">Me-One Foundation’</a>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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“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.”</strong> <em>— Heidi Wieser, Me-One Foundation Founder</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Scary Christmas House Foundation (Arizona)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Finala Ryder, Community Member</p>
<p>Combining their love of <em>Nightmare Before Christmas</em> and their love of building props and animatronics, the Spacy family created the <a href="https://scarychristmashouse.com">Scary Christmas House</a> 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 <em>Phoenix New Times</em> list of “Best Christmas Lights.” Past accolades include being named a contender on the 2023 ABC show <em>The Great Christmas Light Fight</em>.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“We are proud of what this display has become and love nothing more than seeing the smiles on people’s faces…” </strong><em>— The Scary Christmas House Foundation</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Downriver Foster Closet (Michigan)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Heather Lowler, Community Member</p>
<p><a href="https://www.downriverfostercloset.org/">Downriver Foster Closet</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“I really love what they do to help kids trying to make it through difficult times in their lives.”</strong> <em>— Heather Lowler, Community Member</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Operation Stand Down (Rhode Island)</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Nominated by:</strong> Debra Ordner, Community Member</p>
<p><a href="https://osdri.org/">Operation Stand Down</a> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>“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.’”</strong> <em>— OSDRI</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Achieva (Pennsylvania)</strong></h2>
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<p>For almost 75 years, <a href="https://www.achieva.info/">Achieva</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>“[Achieva] helps people with disabilities live meaningful lives, which is very important to me.”</strong><em> — Marsha Turner, Vice President of Human Resources, Achieva</em></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>For a seventh consecutive year, Bob’s Community Outreach team will offer its “Days of Giving” campaign aimed at supporting community organizations around our stores and distribution centers. As part of this year’s campaign, 12 charities or non-profits will be selected to receive a $1,000 donation check from Bob’s. Nominations must be received by 11:59PM on […]</p>
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<p>For a seventh consecutive year, Bob’s Community Outreach team will offer its “Days of Giving” campaign aimed at supporting community organizations around our stores and distribution centers. As part of this year’s campaign, 12 charities or non-profits will be selected to receive a $1,000 donation check from Bob’s. Nominations must be received by 11:59PM on November 14<sup>th</sup>. Selected charities, and their nominators, will be notified via email and announced on Bob’s Facebook page December 12th-23rd.</p>
<p><strong>Please use the form below to send in your submission. All fields must be completed to be considered.</strong></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Bob’s Discount Furniture is proud to continue the yearly tradition of our “Days of Giving” program. For the past six years, we have given our employees, customers, and social media followers the opportunity to nominate a charity or non-profit that holds a special place in their hearts. Thank you to everyone who took the time […]</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Bob’s Discount Furniture is proud to continue the yearly tradition of our “Days of Giving” program. For the past six years, we have given our employees, customers, and social media followers the opportunity to nominate a charity or non-profit that holds a special place in their hearts. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a charity or non-profit for consideration. We enjoyed reading over 400 submissions and the impact these organizations have had on your local communities. With so many nominations, it was a very tough task to select 12 organizations to receive a $1,000 Random Act of Kindness (RAK) check.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Without further ado, here are our 12 selections for organizations who are spreading love and kindness in unique and impactful ways in their local communities!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://www.beautybus.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Beauty Bus</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (California)</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Beauty Bus delivers loving kindness, support and compassion to seriously ill patients and their caregivers through beauty and grooming services. They offer their services through pop-up salons, visits to hospitals and social service partners, online beauty tutorials as well as complimentary “bags of beauty” filled with donated personal care items.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Beauty Bus was founded in memory of Melissa Marantz Nealy, whose life was cut short at the young age of 28 by a degenerative neuromuscular disease. In an effort to lift her spirits when she became homebound, her family arranged for in-home haircuts, manicures, and facials. Melissa said these treatments made her feel “human again.” </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Melissa’s family founded Beauty Bus Foundation in 2009 to offer this same experience of dignity, hope and respite to other families when they need it most.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://t2t.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Tunnel to Towers Foundation</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (New York)</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Since 9/11, Tunnels to Towers Foundation has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. They are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Tunnels to Towers was founded by the family of Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller. On September 11, 2001, Stephen, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Upon hearing the news, Stephen called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear. Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others. Stephen’s life and heroic death serve as a reminder to us all to live life to the fullest and to spend our time here on earth doing good – this is his legacy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://www.foodfc.org/our-history/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Food For Children, Inc.</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (New Hampshire) </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Food for Children, Inc. is a non-profit, non-denominational ministry providing food, encouragement, the distribution of clothing, prayer, and other essential items of necessity to those in Manchester, NH community who struggle in meeting their everyday needs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Food for Children, Inc. was the inspiration of two young women who spent a Saturday morning making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be given to children in the inner city of Manchester, NH. Over time, the needs of the community expanded as did Food for Children, Inc.’s operations. Through its volunteers’ connections with local businesses, they moved from peanut butter sandwiches to prepackaged groceries and eventually broadened the variety of goods to be distributed to the families every Saturday morning.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition to hosting an outdoor food pantry every week, Food for Children, Inc. volunteers also organize seasonal events like turkey distributions and a Christmas Meal.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://www.battlecorncarepackages.com/about-us/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Battlecorn Care Packages</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Wisconsin) </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Battlecorn Care Packages creates and sends care packages for children battling cancer. The organization is the inspiration of the founder’s daughter Jaycee, who was diagnosed with brain cancer (Choroid Plexus Carcinoma) in January of 2020. While dealing with the devastation of the news, the amount of love and support Jaycee’s family received from friends, family, and beyond allowed her to keep a smile on her face every day! </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Through their daughter’s journey the family decided that the best way to pay the kindness forward was to send as much love as possible to children that never asked to be sick. The team of volunteers puts together care packages for any child battling a cancer diagnosis that has kept them away from their families or even just stuck in the house unable to play and just be a kid.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://www.healingchair.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">The Healing Chair</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Missouri) </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Healing Chair loans reclining lift chairs to mastectomy patients to aid in their recovery at home after they are released from the hospital. This act of kindness and support stems from the organization’s belief that a warm embrace has the power to heal! Through the comfort of The Healing Chair and a circle of caring survivors and friends, their mission is to embrace and support breast cancer patients during the healing process. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Healing Chair (St. Louis) was born out of a story that illuminated bravery and perseverance. Loving friends and family gave their founder, Carol Mullenix, the original “healing” chair, a recliner-lift chair, that she used to aid her in post-surgery recovery at home. The Healing Chair grew from there and has now touched lives in St. Louis and beyond.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://theblessingboard.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">The Blessing Board</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Pennsylvania)</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Blessing Board is a nonprofit organization committed to furnishing homes and changing lives by collecting furniture, household items and home medical equipment and giving it to those in need at no cost. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"> In 2007, The Blessing Board was born in a Pittsburgh, PA church from the simple idea there were some people that had furniture and household items to give and there were those that had none. The people of this church embraced this idea, and The Blessing Board was born and ready to serve those in need.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"> Since its humble beginnings, The Blessing Board has grown exponentially, becoming the only regional furniture bank in Western Pennsylvania with warehouses in Shaler and West Mifflin. They average 400 calls a month for assistance and are on track to helping over 1,500 families this year. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://ssasi.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Indiana)</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The mission of Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter is to rescue at-risk dogs and cats and nurture and restore them to happy healthy lives in loving homes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Rosie Ellis is the shelter’s founder. From the very first kitten Rosie rescued, she put her heart and soul into animal rescue. Rosie started rescuing stray kittens in her home in 1987 and in 1994 she and her son purchased the property where the shelter current resides. After receiving her 501(c)3 status in 1995 and winning zoning approval, she and her staff starting building Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Thank you to Rosie, her staff and volunteers along with the entire rescue community for improving the lives of so many.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://sharethewarmthoflenawee.org/"><b><span data-contrast="none">Share the Warmth of Lenawee</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="auto"> (Michigan)</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Share the Warmth is the largest adult co-ed shelter in Lenawee County, housing up to 62 individuals at a time. Through its year-round emergency homeless shelter, Share the Warmth provides a safe, welcoming environment so no individual or family ever has to spend the night outdoors because they cannot find safe shelter. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">In 2024, Share the Warmth’s shelter has housed 351 unduplicated individuals, including 24 veterans and four high school students, and served close to 24,00 meals so far. They also provide intensive case management, life skills classes including financial management and budgeting. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Share the Warmth partners with community services to encourage self-sufficiency. Partner organizations help to provide the shelter’s guests with on-site health screenings, mental health counseling, workforce development, and job placement. As a result of their support and services, 209 individuals have moved into permanent housing while in their program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The organization’s vision is to be a beacon of hope for the homeless that provides a compassionate environment as their guests take the path forward.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Bob’s Community Outreach Team would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a charity to be considered for our 12 Days of Giving Campaign. We called for submissions from Bob’s employees, customers and social media followers, and received nominations for fantastic nonprofits and charities across a wide […]</p>
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<p>Bob’s Community Outreach Team would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a charity to be considered for our <strong><em>12 Days of Giving Campaign</em></strong><em>. </em>We called for submissions from Bob’s employees, customers and social media followers, and received nominations for fantastic nonprofits and charities across a wide range of great causes and geographies. </p>
<p>Our team thoroughly enjoyed reading the submissions we received, and for the fifth consecutive year, we continue to be extremely impressed by the inspiring work done across communities where we do business. While it was nearly an impossible task, our team narrowed down the submissions to 12 worthy organizations to receive a <strong>$1,000 Random Act of Kindness (RAK) </strong>donation bringing our all-time holiday giving over $75,000! </p>
<p>The entire team at Bob’s wishes you a happy and healthy Holiday season! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ACE Project</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="980" height="627" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ace-Project.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6916" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ace-Project.jpg 980w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ace-Project-300x192.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ace-Project-768x491.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Pictured above is one of ACE Project’s “Acepreneur” events. </em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>First Day of Giving: </strong><a href="https://aceprojectky.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The ACE Project</strong></a><strong> (Louisville, Kentucky)</strong> </p>
<p>The ACE Project’s mission is to transform the lives of underserved children and families impacted by gun violence and trauma. Through a holistic approach, The ACE Project aims to create pathways to both hope and recovery. The organization has recently hosted three mental health retreats, implemented a specialized curriculum, hosted a Gun Violence Awareness walk and opened The ACE Project Community Memorial Peace Garden. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation</h2>
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<p><strong>Day 2: </strong><a href="https://www.sherofoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation</strong></a><strong> (Las Vegas, Nevada)</strong> </p>
<p>B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation’s mission is to provide resources needed to support, sustain and empower young girls and women under the age of 25 who have been abused, abandoned, and exploited. From supplying hygiene kits to securing emergency housing, B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation accomplishes its mission through thoughtful partnerships with other like-minded organizations, countless volunteer hours in the community, creative fundraising and a firm belief that no human being should ever be for sale. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgeport Rescue Mission</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-6922" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission-1168x876.jpeg 1168w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bridgeport-Rescue-Mission.jpeg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>At a recent event, Bridgeport Rescue Mission volunteers served a Thanksgiving dinner.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 3: </strong><a href="https://bridgeportrescuemission.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Bridgeport Rescue Mission</strong></a><strong> (Bridgeport, Connecticut)</strong> </p>
<p>Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides support to the homeless and struggling in Coastal Connecticut. To best support the unique needs of a person or family, Bridgeport Rescue Mission offers a wide range of services including food, clothing, safe housing, recovery and health support. Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides 655,626 meals, 40,880 nights of safe housing, and has 91 people in recovery programs, on an annual basis. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Comfort Zone Camp</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp-1024x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-6923" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp-300x300.png 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp-150x150.png 150w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp-768x768.png 768w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comfort-Zone-Camp.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Pictured above is a CZC grief camp, and where there are tears, there are also many smiles and hope for a brighter future.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 4: </strong><a href="https://comfortzonecamp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Comfort Zone Camp</strong></a><strong> (Richmond, Virginia)</strong> </p>
<p>Comfort Zone Camp is a bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the passing of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver or significant person. Comfort Zone Camp’s programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. The organization has hosted campers from nearly all 50 States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="741" height="741" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hearts-of-Hope-Dog-Rescue.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6924" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hearts-of-Hope-Dog-Rescue.jpg 741w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hearts-of-Hope-Dog-Rescue-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hearts-of-Hope-Dog-Rescue-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>To get in the holiday spirit, The Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue team recently gathered for pictures with ‘Santa Paws.’</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 5: </strong><a href="https://rescueofhope.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue</strong></a><strong> (Rockford, Michigan)</strong> </p>
<p>Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue is made up of dedicated foster families fighting to change the lives of homeless dogs of all ages, breeds and health — until there are none. Hearts of Hope’s dogs are provided with the best possible vet care, a safe place to live, and the love and care that they deserve. The organization emphasizes that pet overpopulation is a global crisis, and rather than having a shelter facility, volunteers foster the dogs in their homes until they find their forever families. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">I AM MENtality </h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="642" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-AM-MENtality.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-6925" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-AM-MENtality.jpeg 960w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-AM-MENtality-300x201.jpeg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-AM-MENtality-768x514.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Gathered at a recent event, all youth in the photo are either current participants or alumni of I AM MENtality.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 6: </strong><a href="https://iammentality.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>I AM MENtality</strong></a><strong> (Baltimore, Maryland)</strong> </p>
<p>I AM MENtality was founded by Darren Rodgers, a born and raised Baltimorean, with the support of various community and corporate leaders in efforts to provide the most comprehensive mentoring and leadership development services for youth. Serving male youth ages ranging from 7 -18 years, I AM MENtality offers opportunities for this group to develop their leadership potential through mentor-mentee relationships. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let’s Build Beds</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="720" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lets-Build-Beds.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6926" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lets-Build-Beds.jpg 960w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lets-Build-Beds-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lets-Build-Beds-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>A local child enjoys his new bed, hand-made by volunteers.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 7: </strong><a href="https://www.letsbuild.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Let’s Build Beds</strong></a><strong> (Waterville, Ohio)</strong> </p>
<p>Let’s Build Beds believes that every child deserves a bed of their own to sleep in at night. More than simply providing a bed, the volunteers work together to assemble the piece, empowering all the children for a successful future. The organization’s ‘Build events’ are both fun and rewarding for all who are involved. Let’s Build Beds provides all the safety equipment and tools for volunteers to collaboratively turn a pile of lumber into a comfortable sleep space for local children in need. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Manzanita Outreach</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="720" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Manzanita-Outreach.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6927" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Manzanita-Outreach.jpg 960w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Manzanita-Outreach-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Manzanita-Outreach-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Manzanita Outreach volunteers prepare family food bags filled with fresh produce for a food sharing event.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 8: </strong><a href="https://www.manzanitaoutreach.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Manzanita Outreach</strong></a><strong> (Cottonwood, Arizona)</strong> </p>
<p>Manzanita Outreach’s mission is to share its abundance of resources within its communities with dignity and joy. The organization believes that there is plenty of food, but it takes a community-wide effort to get it to the people who really need it. Manzanita Outreach has a centralized warehouse, where they receive semi-truckloads of healthy food which is then packaged and loaded onto refrigerated trucks. These food boxes are delivered and shared to those in the area in need. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Olivia’s House</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="765" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-1024x765.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6928" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-768x574.jpg 768w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-2048x1530.jpg 2048w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Olivias-House-1168x873.jpg 1168w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>As part of the Olivia House Ritual, participants are encouraged to gather in a circle and join hands.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 9: </strong><a href="https://www.oliviashouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Olivia’s House</strong></a><strong> (Hanover, Pennsylvania)</strong> </p>
<p>Olivia’s House is an organization of care giving professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting grieving children. Its purpose is to facilitate healing through grief and loss education. The organization works closely with families to devise a unique and tailored bereavement plan which may include resources from their grief and loss lending library, referrals to personal therapists, and peer support education programs. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PALS Animal Shelter</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="820" height="1024" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-820x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6929" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-768x960.jpg 768w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter-1168x1459.jpg 1168w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PALS-Animal-Shelter.jpg 1371w" sizes="(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>PALS Animal Shelter recently hosted a “Pet Photos with Santa” event.</em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 10: </strong><a href="https://pals-pets.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>PALS Animal Shelter</strong></a><strong> (Hawk Point, Missouri)</strong> </p>
<p>PALS Animal Shelter’s mission is to become an asset to pet owners and the community. This is done through public assistance and education by promoting proper animal welfare, spaying and neutering for pet population control, finding good homes for the impounded, stray, abandoned, neglected or owner turned in pets, assisting strays in finding their owners, providing care and shelter for animals until they are adopted, and assisting other animal rescue organizations in need. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Urban Initiatives</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-1024x683.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-6930" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urban-Initiatives-1168x779.jpeg 1168w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>On soccer game days (pictured here), families and youth come together in a safe space for both learning and enjoyment. </em> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 11: </strong><a href="https://urbaninitiatives.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Urban Initiatives</strong></a><strong> (Chicago, Illinois)</strong> </p>
<p>Urban Initiatives’ mission is to use the power of sport and play to empower Chicago’s youth. The organization started 20 years ago as an after-school soccer program and has since evolved into a citywide sport and play ecosystem, creating safe spaces for youth, teens, and adults to develop social-emotional skills in fun team environments. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Walking Miracles Family Foundation</h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="200" height="200" src="https://blog.mybobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Walking-Miracles.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-6931" srcset="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Walking-Miracles.jpg 200w, https://www.mybobs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Walking-Miracles-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Pictured above is a wine and art fundraiser hosted by Walking Miracles Family Foundation.</em> <br> </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Day 12: </strong><a href="https://www.walkingmiracles.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Walking Miracles Family Foundation</strong></a><strong> (Charleston, West Virginia)</strong> </p>
<p>Walking Miracles Family Foundation was founded by a two-time childhood cancer survivor of leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The organization helps caregivers, families and survivors impacted by childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer in West Virginia by navigating and connecting them to support networks and resources. Through its partnerships, programs and affiliations, Walking Miracles helps cover the cost of travel associated with treatment. </p>
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<p>Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a charity to be considered for our <em>12 Days of Giving</em> campaign. I really enjoyed reading all the submissions and the impact these organizations have had on your local communities. With so many nominations, it was a very tough task to select 12 organizations to receive a $1,000 Random Act of Kindness (RAK) check.</p>
<p>With Bob’s stores from coast to coast, I’m loading up my bag with 12 RAK checks that I can’t wait to distribute!</p>
<p><strong>Day 1:</strong> The first worthy recipient has a name I love: Bobby! I swear we’re not related! Bobby might be a “Big Guy” but his efforts to help the “Little” dogs of the world just melts my heart!</p>
<p><a href="https://bigguylittlesworld.com/"><strong>Big Guy Little’s World Sanctuary</strong></a><strong> (Maryland)</strong></p>
<p>At Big Guy Little’s World Sanctuary, Bobby Humphreys and a dedicated team provide support for neglected, abandoned, and abused chihuahuas as well as chihuahuas combating serious health issues such as seizures and auto immune deficiencies. Since its inception, the sanctuary has since grown provide temporary, and at times indefinite refuge to chihuahuas in need. His long-term goals include finding a unique experience for chihuahuas in need across the country where they can live out their days without fear of being euthanized, kenneled, or rehomed. Bobby and team are also developing a line of dog food related health products to combat such issues as parasites, anxiety, and immune strengthening through a better diet.</p>
<p>Keep up the great work, Bobby!</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2:</strong> One down and 11 to go! I’m grabbing my big stack of RAK checks and heading halfway across the country to a state that’s got a great wintery-shape to it: mitten-shaped Michigan! Whew! I’m already starting to wonder how ol’ St. Nick does this!</p>
<p>Our next <em>12 Days of Giving </em>recipient supports veterans – a cause I care deeply about.</p>
<p><a href="http://wmvap.org/"><strong>West Michigan Veterans Assistance Program (WMVAP)</strong></a><strong> (Michigan)</strong></p>
<p>West Michigan Veterans Assistance Project (WMVAP) helps veterans across five counties with expenses that other programs cannot meet. Examples include bus passes for job interviews, fuel cards, medical co-pays, dental and eye exam expenses. WMVAP also runs a food pantry to support qualified veterans and their families with up to three days of food.</p>
<p>Thank you, team, for all that you do!</p>
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<p><strong>Day 3:</strong> While I’m in Michigan, I might as well take my Bobby boat for a cruise across Lake Michigan to neighboring Wisconsin to deliver the next check to a very purr-thy, I mean worthy cause:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.secondhandpurrs.org/"><strong>Second Hand Purrs</strong></a><strong> (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)</strong></p>
<p>Second Hand Purrs is a no-kill cat shelter run exclusively by volunteers and operates solely by donations. They are a smaller shelter, which enables them to spend quality time with each individual cat. They were nominated by one of my customers who loves four-legged friends as much as I do. In fact, close to 40% of nominations this year were for animal-related causes!</p>
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<p><strong>Day 4:</strong> Our first three recipients for the <em>12 Days of Giving</em> helped veterans and animals, which are two very important groups. My next recipient helps a group near and dear to our team’s giving mission: children and families. I especially love this group because they make kids feel <em>at home</em>, which is what I’m all about.</p>
<p><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.fosterloveproject.org%2f&c=E,1,XLETmoL4pM6DkIVvKL1JLX6crh-V9xOOnDwBmYwdSVHaCuftvDXyO-xolwjUAklVtZr8SWQqUIZPNPbNxcKb9U-JI4Sgl-680WweRpkP3_iyyxhj&typo=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Foster Love Project</strong></a> <strong>(Pittsburgh, PA)</strong></p>
<p>Foster Love Project provides “love in action” to kids impacted by foster and kinship care through the provision of goods, services, and support. Practical needs are met through their programming such as a free shopping center and back to school program. Additionally, Foster Love Project meets social needs and provides support to families caring for foster children. The organization launched with a goal to have the basic needs of new blankets, clothes and toothbrushes provided for children who change living situations with little to no warning. These simple comforts can make all the difference. </p>
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<p><strong>Day 5:</strong> Day 5 brings me to one of my newer markets: Cleveland, Ohio. And while Bob’s has only been in Cleveland for a few years, our next <em>12 Days of Giving</em> recipient, The City Mission, has been doing good in the city known as “America’s North Coast” for over 100 years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thecitymission.org/"><strong>The City Mission</strong></a> <strong>(Ohio)</strong></p>
<p>For over a century, The City Mission has provided help and hope to Cleveland’s hurting and homeless. They started off focused on meeting basic human needs of food, shelter, and caring, but with the help of many, they’ve been able to give so much more. They empower men, women, and children in crisis to overcome their unique, complex paths to homelessness.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 6:</strong> While I was in Ohio, I hitched a ride with one of my Bob’s drivers to Cincinnati to visit our sixth <em>12 Days of Giving </em>recipient: The LAM Foundation. </p>
<p><a href="https://thelamfoundation.org/"><strong>The LAM Foundation</strong><strong> (Ohio)</strong></a></p>
<p>Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, known as LAM for short, is a rare lung disease that occurs almost exclusively in women. LAM is a progressive disease, but its growth is usually slow. In some women, however, the disease progresses at a rapid rate. Although great strides have been made in researching and treating the disease, there is no cure for LAM.</p>
<p>The LAM Foundation urgently seeks safe and effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, for LAM through advocacy and the funding of promising research. They are dedicated to serving the scientific, medical, and patient communities by offering information, resources, and a worldwide network of hope and support.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 7:</strong> As I kick-off the second first half of the list, I am heading to our third and final animal-focused non-profit: Hearts Alive Village in Las Vegas, NV! Now, I’m not a gambling man, but I’d never turn down a sure-fire way to double my money. And that’s just what we did with this donation. See, Christy the founder of Hearts Alive Village, had another giving supporter who was doing a matching fund so all donations were doubled, including ours!</p>
<p><a href="file:///C:/Users/nball/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/ZIJ1LKY2/12%20Days%20of%20Giving%20Blog"><strong>Hearts Alive Village</strong></a> <strong>(Nevada)</strong></p>
<p>Hearts Alive Village is the only all-in-one animal rescue in Las Vegas with a vet clinic, adoption center, fostering service, rehoming service, rehabilitation program and more. It all started with the vision of one woman and her daughter. After they rescued two dogs in need there was no holding back. Now the pair helps Las Vegans while supporting their mission: to nurture a compassionate society where pets are supported in their homes and on their journey to find a new home.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 8:</strong> Day 8 of our <em>12 Days of Giving </em>brings me to my newest market in California: Fresno to honor Live Again Fresno.</p>
<p><a href="https://liveagainfresno.org/about/"><strong>Live Again Fresno</strong></a><strong> (California)</strong></p>
<p>Live Again Fresno started out of the trunk of their founder, Richard Burrell’s family car. In 2012, Richard met over 30 children living at a hotel called The Fresno Inn. The children living there were surrounded by challenging situations including hunger, filth, and lack of enrichment outside of school. Richard and his partner Roxanne found a way to connect with the children by bringing food. The relationships blossomed into an onsite after-school program, with the hotel even donating a room to Richard and Roxanne to run their program out of.</p>
<p>The program flourished in the years that followed and had a uplifting impact on the surrounding community. While The Fresno Inn no longer exists, Live Again Fresno’s commitment to building relationship and consistency among Fresno youth continues.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 9:</strong> As I head a little further south to San Diego, I met Jerry Troyer who is doing similar work uplifting members of his local community. Jerry is the founding board member and Director of Relationship Development for Urban Street Angels, our ninth recipient.</p>
<p><a href="https://urbanstreetangels.org/"><strong>Urban Street Angels</strong></a><strong> (California)</strong></p>
<p>Urban Street Angels provides bridge housing, employment referrals and life skills training to transitional age youth, ages 18 to 25, living in San Diego. Currently more than 120 youth have a warm and safe place to sleep because of one of their programs, conducted in three facilities. Keep up the great job Jerry and team!</p>
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<p><strong>Day 10: </strong>It’s time for me to leave California and head to St. Louis to honor an amazing program run by the Urban League of Metro St. Louis called Save our Sons.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ulstl.com/sos---save-our-sons.html#/"><strong>Save Our Sons</strong></a><strong> (Missouri)</strong></p>
<p>The Save Our Sons (SOS) program seeks to help economically disadvantaged African American men living in the St. Louis region find jobs and have the opportunity to earn livable wages.</p>
<p>This program completes these objectives by assisting the participants in obtaining post-secondary education and job training. SOS teaches imperative career and life skills as well as work ethic to help youth become successful employees in today’s workforce.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 11:</strong> After a whirlwind tour across America, if feels great to head back home to the East Coast for the holidays with a stop in Pennsylvania! Not too far from the city of “Brotherly Love,” Grands Stepping Up is an organization dedicated to grandparent/kinship love. There’s no welcome home like the open arms of a grandparent!</p>
<p><a href="https://grandssteppingupinfo.com/"><strong>Grands Stepping Up</strong></a><strong> (Pennsylvania)</strong></p>
<p>Grands Stepping Up provides aid to grandparents/kinship guardians who are raising children. The organization serves residents of Pennsylvania where more than 200,000 children live in households headed by grandparents or relatives. Grands Stepping Up provides financial, psychological, legal and social support to those providing a parental role for youth. Additionally, Grands Stepping Up works to educate entities like school districts and primary care physicians about the complexity of grand/kinship families’ needs. Grands Stepping Up supports the belief that children will thrive in a loving, safe, familiar family environment.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 12:</strong> It’s hard to believe I reached my final stop of this amazing <em>12 days of </em>Giving spree and I’m so close to home in Massachusetts! Bob’s Headquarters in Connecticut is just a hop away from The Learning Center for the Deaf where I will make the last RAK donation! Just like Bob’s, The Learning Center for the Deaf has been serving communities for decades, recently celebrating their 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.tlcdeaf.org/"><strong>Learning Center for the Deaf</strong></a><strong> (Massachusetts)</strong></p>
<p>The Learning Center for the Deaf is a pioneer in education and support services for the deaf and hard of hearing. Established in 1970, the center employed revolutionary teaching techniques to serve the needs of its learners. A leader since its inception, The Learning Center for the Deaf is the first school in the United States to have adopted the ASL/English bilingual, bicultural model in a K-12 educational setting. Today, the center boasts services for infants to adults, including two schools, wraparound Behavioral Health, an outpatient Audiology Clinic, Public School Partnership Program, and Interpreting and Communication Access services. </p>
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<p>What an adventure! Thanks to all of you, twelve amazing organizations have a little more support this holiday season and I was introduced to many more through your nominations. Now, I am headed home for some holiday cheer, and before I know it, I will be asking guests and employees to help me make next year’s <em>12 Days of Giving</em> list!<br></p>
<p>Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from me and the entire Bob’s team!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog/12daysgiving22/">12 Days of Giving: Let the Giving Spree Begin!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mybobs.com/blog">Bob's Blog</a>.</p>
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