COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (OTC: BIG)
announced today the successful completion of its annual "Sample
Sale Charity Pull," where over $50,000 worth of home furnishings and essential
products were donated to eight local nonprofit organizations. This
impactful semi-annual event took place at the company's
distribution center in Columbus,
Ohio.
The Sample Sale Charity Pull allows selected nonprofits to
"shop" sample items from Big Lots. This year, the company donated
eight truckloads filled with a variety of products, including
furniture, bedding, kitchenware, and home décor, all aimed at
improving the lives of those in need within the community.
Participating local nonprofits were selected based on their
commitment to serving vulnerable populations, including homebound
seniors, families dealing with childhood cancer, and survivors of
human trafficking. Big Lots associates volunteered their time to
assist representatives from these organizations in selecting the
most appropriate products for their clients.
"Our founding values drive us to make a big difference for a
better life. It's especially meaningful to support our local
nonprofits both here in Columbus
Ohio, the surrounding areas and beyond. I want to extend our
gratitude to our partner organizations for their inspiring work, as
well as to our associates and volunteers for making this event a
remarkable success." said Bruce
Thorn, president and CEO of Big Lots.
The nonprofit organizations that participated in this year's
charity event include:
- Columbus Early Learning Centers
- Jewish Family Services
- LifeCare Alliance
- NC4K
- Maryhaven
- Salvation Army
- Real Deal Santa Claus
- RESCUEDohio
Julie Cohen, Volunteer
Coordinator at Jewish Family Services, expressed her appreciation
for the donations, stating, "Thanks to the Charity Pull, we can
provide our newly arrived refugees with household items for the
remainder of the year. It's such a gift for families arriving in
our country to have clean, new items. Our resettlement program
would not be thriving in the same manner without Big Lots."
In addition to the on-site Sample Sale Charity Pull event, Big
Lots associate volunteers extended its commitment to community
support by selecting and donating sample product home furnishings
to Vista Village, Columbus's first
tiny home program aimed at helping individuals experiencing
homelessness achieve stability. The company also partnered with The
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio to
furnish homes for families in distress due to homelessness,
domestic violence, and other crises.
In light of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, Big Lots
packed and shipped new home essentials, including blankets, sheets,
and pillows supporting North
Carolina hurricane relief efforts.
Through its ongoing philanthropic efforts, Big Lots continues to
fulfil its mission to make a big difference for a better life for
individuals and families facing challenges, reinforcing its
commitment to community well-being.
ABOUT BIG LOTS
Big Lots is one of the nation's largest closeout retailers focused
on extreme value. The Company is dedicated to being the big
difference for a better life by delivering bargains to brag about
on everything for the home, including furniture, décor, pantry and
more. It fulfills its mission to help customers "Live BIG and Save
LOTS" with sourcing strategies to grow extreme bargains through
closeouts, liquidations, overstocks, private labels, and
value-engineered products. The Big Lots Foundation, together
with the Company's customers, associates, and vendors, has
delivered more than $176 million of philanthropic support
to critical needs in hunger, housing, healthcare, and education.
For more information, to shop online, or to find a store near you,
please visit biglots.com.
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