Aurora Team Makes a Visit to The Bridge Communities

The Aurora team delivered mattresses and met the wonderful staff at The Bridge Communities. One of The RoomPlace employees, Bob, shares his experience:

“ I am very proud to be a part of the mattress donation to the Bridge Communities in Glen Ellyn.  It’s a terrific experience to help others less fortunate than us (and makes me count my blessings all the more). The Bridge Communities director, Yvonne, was very enthusiastic about her organization and the work they do. Their work allows the homeless people to work toward bettering their life. They emphasize responsibility for their actions and provide them a structure for success. Her enthusiasm was evident and impressed all the volunteers.” 

 

 

Vernon Hills Team Volunteers at Northern Illinois Food Bank

The Northern Illinois Food Bank packages food donations from larger companies and distributes it to local food banks. While there, the Vernon Hills team packaged oatmeal in plastic bags, added nutritional information, and boxed them up in order to be shipped to food pantries in DuPage and Lake County. They enjoyed the experience so much that a couple of the team members have already gone back with their families to volunteer!

 

 

Orland Park Team Donates to Restoration Ministries

The Orland Park team was happy to give back to the community and enjoyed their time getting to know some of the people at Restoration Ministries! Restoration Ministries serves more than 4,000 individuals annually through their 21 different programs that aim to help men with their addictions and serve at-risk and disadvantaged teens. 

 

 

The Morton Grove Team Donated to Maryville Our Lady of Guadalupe

 

The team visited Maryville Our Lady of Guadalupe to donate three mattresses. They had the opportunity to meet with Father Miguel and he informed them that three homes will open in December for children with with special needs. They will use the mattresses for the new homes for when the children sleepover or  have special treatments.

The team is very grateful for this experience and so honored to be a part of 100 Acts of Kindness.

 

 

The RoomPlace in Schaumburg Happily Donated Mattresses to WINGS

The Schaumburg team was very impressed by the hard work of this organization and their efforts to supply the basic needs for women and kids that need temporary/transitional housing.  The team truly believes they can do so much more to help these people. They were incredibly thankful to be a part of this donation and amazing experience. 

WINGS helps homeless and abused women and children by offering integrated services that meet their needs for shelter, education, guidance and support. They provide safe, secure living environments, through transitional housing and emergency shelter, in residential neighborhoods that allow women to go to school, work, and achieve financial and emotional independence. 

To learn more about WINGS and how you can help, visit www.wingsprogram.com/.

 

The RoomPlace Arlington Heights Donated Mattresses to Shelters, Inc.

The Arlington Heights store had the privilege of being the first store to donate mattresses as a part of the 100 Acts of Kindness initiative. They chose Shelters, Inc.which provides community based, emergency and longer-term housing for children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision.

The RoomPlace Arlington Heights’ team was incredibly happy to make an impact in the community.

“Everyone deserves a safe and comfortable place to sleep – these mattresses are greatly appreciated and the boys will love them, ” said Barbara Mazursky, Special Events Coordinator from Shelter, Inc.

For more information and to see how you can help, visit http://www.shelter-inc.org/.

 

 

 

The RoomPlace Gives Back to the Lombard Fire Department

“On Tuesday, October 20, 2012,  I had the pleasure of accompanying my Lombard Team as well as our Marketing Team, Brian, Ryan and Todd, in delivering mattresses to the Lombard Fire Department. We were very excited to be part of this wonderful campaign to give back to the community and show them our appreciation,” said Dina Kubba of The RoomPlace. “We met Chief Paul who was very welcoming and happy to be part of this experience.”

Captain Paul Direnzo states, “Thank you so much for your generous donation. The mattresses will be put to good use at the station. We truly value having such good neighbors as The RoomPlace in town.”  

“This was a very fulfilling experience and I am proud to be a part of a great company who truly cares about the community,” stated Dina Kubba.

 

The RoomPlace Makes a Generous Donation to the IMD Guest House

On Friday, November 2, 2012, The RoomPlace delivered 10 Catnapper Reclining Chairs to the IMD Guest House for use in their guest rooms. These chairs were a wonderful addition for these guests suffering from cancer and receiving chemo-therapy within the medical district. They were very excited. “I am so thankful. God bless The RoomPlace for this very considerate donation,” said one guest. Reclining chairs will allow the patients to be as comfortable as possible during their stay as at times getting up from a couch or lying down flat in a bed can induce discomfort and nausea. The RoomPlace employees were so pleased to be a part of this heartwarming delivery! #100ActsofKindness

 

The RoomPlace Employees Volunteered All Over the City on Halloween!

Alex Orozco from The RoomPlace donated 7 baskets of goodies and spent the day at St. Michael’s Church with children!

 

 

Alina Grossman from The RoomPlace celebrates Halloween Volunteering

Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween!  Alina Grossman from The RoomPlace spent her day celebrating by volunteering at Shriner Hospital for Children.  #100ActsofKindness

Located near Chicago’s historic Oak Park neighborhood, Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Chicago is one of the busiest hospitals in the health system. They treat children with a host of orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal conditions, spinal cord injuries, as well as cleft lip and palate. Their inpatient and outpatient units are bright, cheerful and designed to put children at ease. From their world-class surgeons to their expert team of nurses, therapists and clinicians, everyone there is focused on the needs of the child and family.

Learn more at http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Hospitals/Locations/Chicago.aspx

 

Alina Grossman and children of Shriners Hospital Celebrating Halloween