Art Van Furniture Donates 11 Mattresses To The Ronald McDonald House Of Detroit
Art Van Furniture recently donated 11 mattresses to the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. The mattresses will be delivered to the House on Tuesday, July 27 and will be placed in newly renovated rooms. The Ronald McDonald House is a 16,00 square foot "home away from home" for parents and family of ill children. Art Van Furniture has been a longtime supporter of the charity.
- (1888PressRelease) July 22, 2010 - DETROIT - On Tuesday, July 27, the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit will receive 11 brand new mattresses donated by Art Van Furniture. The mattresses will be used in recently renovated rooms at the House, which provides "a home away from home" for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalized nearby.
"This donation will save the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit thousands of dollars in expenses and ensure our families have a comfortable place to sleep and rest during their stay," said Jennifer Litomisky, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. "Art Van Furniture has been a longtime supporter and we greatly appreciate their investment in our House."
Each year, more than 1,200 families stay at the 16,000 square foot House, which includes all of the amenities a normal home would provide. The House consists of 25 bedrooms, four TV rooms, an exercise room, quiet area, indoor and outdoor playrooms, phone booths, dining room and kitchen. The average length of stay for families at the House is two weeks, with some staying for many months. Families pay $10 each night they stay at the House while donors cover the rest of the operating expenses and the nightly rate for families who cannot cover that cost.
"Art Van Furniture is thrilled to support such a worthwhile nonprofit organization like the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit," said Diane Charles, Director of Corporate Communications, Art Van Furniture. "In addition to donating the mattresses, we recently gave a $10,000 grant to the House to assist in their Grief Counseling Library, which provides reading materials and support for families and siblings of critically ill children. Overall, it's not about what or how much we give, it's about the lives we touch and the people we are able to help."
Ronald McDonald House services would not be possible without the help of volunteers and donations made by individuals and organizations every year. For more information about the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit and how to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact the House at (313) 745-5909.
About Art Van Furniture
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer, operating 31 stores in 29 communities throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website plus two new freestanding bedding stores in Canton and Rochester Hills Michigan, Art Van Pure Sleep. The company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Mich.
About the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit
The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit has served families of hospitalized children as a home-away-from-home since 1979. Only steps away from premier medical facilities at Children's Hospital of Michigan, families can nurture and support their children undergoing specialized medical treatment. The House offers 25 bedrooms, a large kitchen and dining area, play areas, TV rooms and a garden, all designed to make families comfortable during their stay. For more information, visit rmhc-detroit.org.
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