Bob’s Discount Furniture Donates $75,000 to Operation Homefront
Furniture World News Desk on
1/28/2020
Photos (L-R): Brig. Gen. (ret) John I. Pray Jr., president and CEO of Operation Homefront with a check for $75,000 and Bob’s Discount Furniture store managers Duane McGowan (center) and Maurice Mckisset (right).
Bob's Discount Furniture reports that it has donated $75,000 from their “Café Collections for a Cause” campaign to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.
Throughout the months of October through December, Bob’s raised the money via collections in stores across the country, which was then matched by the company. The donation was presented to Operation Homefront’s President and CEO, John Pray, by Marine veterans and Bob’s Discount Furniture store managers Duane McGowan and Maurice Mckisset at the Falls Church, Virginia location.
Duane McGowan is a Gulf War veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served for six years total. He has three years active duty and three years in the reserves. Maurice Mckisset is a Sergeant United States Marine Corps Reserve. He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1994, serving six years active reserves and two years inactive reserves.
This donation comes as a continuation of Bob’s partnership with Operation Homefront, including support for their Back-to-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military and Homes on the Homefront programs.
About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.
About Bob’s Discount Furniture: Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob’s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob’s engineers this value, offering its discount on a wide variety of stylish, quality furnishings, mattresses, and home accents.
With 122 furniture stores across 18 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 12th-largest U.S. furniture chain and proudly holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. In 2019, Bob’s was recognized as a leader in sustainability by both the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
The company also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy. Bob’s is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company’s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. The company donates more than $2.75 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob’s charitable programs, visit https://www.mybobs.com/bobs-outreach or http://www.BobsCares.org/.