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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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A very special Christmas tree is part of the spectacular holiday display at Bountiful this year. Jamie and the gang are hosting an Angel Tree so that Bountiful’s customers’ and friends can help to bring a brighter Christmas to families impacted by domestic violence. Most of the tags on the tree represent the holiday “wishes” of families and children served by the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence (MSCFV), including those living in the Council’s shelter. Some tags represent requests by the Council itself for items that will enhance their ability to serve clients. |
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The Angel Tree will be at Bountiful from November 3rd through December 12th. Community members are encouraged to drop by the store, which is located at 218 N. Washington Street in Easton, and pick a gift tag from the tree. Wrapped gifts, with the original tag firmly attached, must be returned to the store no later than December 12th. For additional information about the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence, please visit it’s website, www.mscfv or call 410-479-1149. The Council’s 24-hour crisis hotline is 1-800-927-4673. |
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Jamie says: “We have been running a series of monthly in-store events and design seminars all year. We tell our customers and friends that 20 percent of any purchases they make during these events is donated to MCFV. It’s also an opportunity to help spread the word about the important work the Council does to break the cycle of domestic violence through intervention and prevention.” He adds: “Our workshops, parties, and seminars continue through the end of the year. We hope that by December we will have an even bigger donation to share with this very worthy organization.” In addition to intervention and prevention services, the MCFV provides shelter, counseling, advocacy, and a wide range of services for both victims and abusers. To find out more about MCFV, please visit its website, www.mscfv.org. For a complete list of upcoming events, which are designed to introduce the newest and most innovative home furnishing resources to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, please click on here. To make a reservation for an event please call 410-819-8666. |
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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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