{"id":6873,"date":"2023-11-27T16:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/?p=6873"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:02:17","slug":"a-tradition-of-giving-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/a-tradition-of-giving-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tradition of Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_6892-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s volunteers help build a ramp for a U.S. Veteran through Operation Ramp it Up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 30 years, Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture has made a commitment <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/category\/community-outreach\/\">to support<\/a> the local communities where we do business. We are grateful for our partnerships with so many charities and nonprofits, enabling us to give back from coast to coast. Through the year, we support these organizations with furniture donations, Random Act of Kindness giving, volunteering, and collaborations.&nbsp; We\u2019re kicking off the season of giving with a big Bob\u2019s \u201cTHANK YOU\u201d to our community allies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cafe-collections-for-a-cause-04792009-1b1e-43c4-b951-43ab8bfe8ab7\">Caf\u00e9 Collections for a Cause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0905-1168x876.jpeg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s and our guests supported Covenant House in 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to our guests for contributing to our Caf\u00e9 Collections for a Cause fundraising. Every quarter we collect your donations in our on-the-house caf\u00e9s coast to coast and match your contributions dollar-for-dollar to support non-profits serving every community. This year Bob&#8217;s is proud to support: <a href=\"https:\/\/childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org\/\">CMN Hospitals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.specialolympics.org\/\">Special Olympics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/giving-tuesday?sourceid=2495862&amp;origin=DHQEI2405DO6AA&amp;utm_source=2311givingtuesdaygaa&amp;utm_medium=paidsearch&amp;utm_campaign=FY24GivingTuesday&amp;utm_content=CHI2311givingtuesdayga&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiRAVD1-0JA2HIJZmV0LVcqmjE8jvOAMvkk1SNAcSODl-9l6cguaODRoCCN4QAvD_BwE\">Covenant House<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/operationhomefront.org\/\">Operation Homefront<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" 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https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CafeCollectionPDFQ1_23-768x974.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CafeCollectionPDFQ1_23-1212x1536.png 1212w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CafeCollectionPDFQ1_23-1616x2048.png 1616w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CafeCollectionPDFQ1_23-1168x1481.png 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CafeCollectionPDFQ1_23.png 1846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"939\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6766\" data-id=\"6766\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/posterimageforblog-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/posterimageforblog-1.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/posterimageforblog-1-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>$100K+ in donations and Bob\u2019s matching distributed to partners every year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Teaming Up for Good<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/041923-Fisher-House_Adler475-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fisher House Boston receives room makeover from Bob&#8217;s in partnership with the New England Patriots. Photo courtesy of Adler\/New England Patriots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s partners with<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/new-england-patriots-and-bobs-supporting-military-families\/\"> national sports<\/a> teams to support organizations that provide housing, furniture, and financial assistance to those in need. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>200+ beds, sofas and pieces of furniture donated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gift of Kindness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2-1168x779.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bobs-Discount-BowieMD_Cummins86-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bowie Food Pantry accepts a $2,500 donation during the Grand Opening in Bowie, MD. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>During every Bob\u2019s store opening and throughout the year, Bob\u2019s gifts<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/ramp-it-up-for-disability-pride-month\/\"> Random Act of Kindness<\/a> checks to help organizations throughout the country. Every year we ask our guests to nominate non-profit organizations for our 12 Days of Giving campaign where we donate $12,000 through our Random Act of Kindness program to organizations picked by you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>$145K+ gifted through Random Act of Kindness donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hunger Relief<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-1168x1557.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ROBSTEAM-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s supports <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/bobs-discount-furniture-donates-200k-to-national-hunger-relief-organizations-across-the-country\/\">hunger relief<\/a> through participation in meal packing events and direct contributions to hundreds of food banks across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>$200K+donated to support hunger relief nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VolunteerMonth.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From making beds, to swinging hammers, to packing meals, Bob\u2019s employees have contributed their <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/gratitude-for-employees-during-global-volunteer-month\/\">time<\/a> giving back to organizations in our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>200+ hours of volunteering contributed this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home to Love<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2-1168x1557.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bobs-Furniture-Donation-8.11.23-2.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Bob\u2019s knows a comfy sofa is more than just a piece of furniture, we\u2019re proud to donate furnishings to those in need to help make houses into homes. This year, we contributed to room makeovers for pediatric cancer patients, furnished entire house for families in need, supported transitional living spaces, and made family visitation rooms welcoming and relaxing. Bob\u2019s recently provided furniture for a U.S. veteran and her new baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIt feels good to know the assistance I am getting is being done with genuine spirit. Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we don\u2019t realize there are companies and entities that are willing to help.\u201d<\/p><cite>Felicite Gray, Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy Veteran<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping the Helpers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY-1168x820.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LAFDCOPY.jpg 1184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s is honored to support various public service groups through financial contributions and furniture donations. This year, Bob\u2019s has supported <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/bobs-loves-first-responders\/\">first responders <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/bobs-gives-back-during-back-to-school\/\">schools<\/a> among other public service groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&nbsp;$250K+ in gift cards and donations to support public services.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over 30 years, Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture has made a commitment to support the local communities where we do business. We are grateful for our partnerships with so many charities and nonprofits, enabling us to give back from coast to coast. 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