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Bountiful is more than a Mid-Shore destination for fine home furnishings, unique gifts and personalized design services. We believe that we’re a part of the communities we serve and are committed to the “neighbor-helping-neighbor” tradition that makes Eastern Shore of Maryland such a special place to live. Bountiful’s staff logs hundreds of hours each year working for organizations that make a difference in their communities. As a company, we regularly support non-profit organizations through direct donations, help with galas, and with our annual Holiday Kick-Off Event. We do it because we’re all in this together and that’s what neighbors do.
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Jamie Merida and Bountiful were presented the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence’s Community Award at the organization’s annual meeting on June 3, 2010. The award was made, the organization said, “for the overwhelming support (Bountiful) provided to a shelter client at Christmas.” Jamie Merida says: “The Council works to break the cycle of domestic violence through intervention and prevention. They provide shelter, counseling, services and advocacy for both victims and abusers. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of what they do.” Two years ago Bountiful began adopting a sheltered family at Christmas. Last year the staff’s efforts spontaneously grew to include customers and friends. |
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Merida explains: “Customers who saw the big tree and the presents we were beginning to gather together asked how they could help. Before we knew it, the front of our store was filled with piles of toys, clothing, and even car seats. Those who didn’t bring gifts donated over $1,000.00 in gift cards. The response was so overwhelming that we literally filled a van and were able to help more than just the one family we had intended to adopt.” The gifts, Merida believes, send a potent message to abused families. “We’re trying to tell them that abuse is not ok and that somebody out there cares a lot about you. We want them to know that it’s ok to leave the abusive situation and that we’re behind them.” To find out more about the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence, visit their website at www.mcfv.org or friend them on Facebook. |
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| Each year, Bountiful launches the holiday season with a party benefiting a local non-profit organization. Jamie Merida, Bountiful’s owner, transforms his 20, 000 square foot shop into a seasonal wonderland with close to three tons of imported holiday ornaments, decorations, and gifts. Jamie prides himself on offering hard to find merchandise and crams every nook and cranny of the store with delightful holiday surprises. This is how it works. The community is invited to shop for a good cause and Bountiful donates 20 percent of the sales made during the party to a featured organization. Hundreds of Mid-Shore residents come out to shop and share a glass of wine friends. There’s food, music, laughter and the good feeling that comes from knowing that your holiday shopping has helped to support an important community organization. |
 In 2009 the Kick-Off benefited the Mental Health Association of Talbot County |
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Here are links to other non-profits Bountiful has supported. We encourage you to find out more about what these fine organizations are doing to make our communities strong and safe. • Community Alliance for the Performing Arts |
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