Bob's Discount Furniture, American Red Cross Continue Scholarships

September 18, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on September 19, 2012

Bob's Discount Furniture and the American Red Cross plan to continue the retailer's $100,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program for 2012-2013.

The popular program awards $100,000 in scholarships each school year to outstanding high school seniors in Connecticut and Massachusetts who make exceptional contributions to the American Red Cross blood donor program in their schools. Since its origination in 2009, the program has distributed $300,000 to more than 500 students in more than 300 Connecticut and Massachusetts schools.

"It is an honor to be able to continue offering this scholarship as an opportunity for students to help the American Red Cross save lives, because to give the gift of life is the ultimate gift," said Bob Kaufman, president of Bob's Discount Furniture. "We have partnered with the American Red Cross for more than 15 years because it is a great way to give back to all the communities and individuals that have made us successful."

Students who host at least two high school blood drives per year and achieve an annual participation rate of at least 30 percent of the age-eligible student population are qualified to win a base scholarship of $250. They are also eligible to win additional scholarships, including up to eight $1,000 grand prize scholarships per winning school.

"The Bob's Discount Furniture $100,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program enables high schools to make a vital contribution to the community while providing the opportunity to give much needed scholarships to youth leaders who support the American Red Cross blood program," said Donna. M. Morrissey, director of communications, American Red Cross Northeast division. "The American Red Cross is grateful to Bob Kaufman and the Bob's Discount Furniture Team for empowering our valued high school students who are taking a leadership role helping the Red Cross make a difference in the lives of patients.