Macomb Habitat for Humanity 'Brush With Kindness' Drive at Gorman's

Through the end of February, Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design’s Lakeside showroom (14285 Hall Road) will host a collection drive for Macomb County Habitat for Humanity’s (MCHH) Brush with Kindness trailer, which houses tools that are taken to projects throughout the county.

MCHH works with low-income, elderly, disabled, veterans and military family homeowners to maintain and repair their homes. Its Brush with Kindness program helps ensure that homeowners: are living in safe and well-maintained homes, staying in their present homes by protecting their financial investments and have dignity and pride of homeownership.

“The need is greater than ever. We have many indvidiauls deserving of their own home so the offer from Gorman’s to collect items for our Brush with Kindness trailer is very much appreciated,” said Helen Hicks, MHCC president and CEO. “Thanks to the support from local businesses, like Gorman’s, and the community, we are able to help low income, working Macomb families have an affordable place where they may dwell in dignity.

During store hours, the public can drop off the following wish list items at Gorman’s:

· Extension Cords - 25’ and 50’ Extension Cords and 3’ Overload Guard

· Painting Accessories – Brushes, Rollers, Roller Handles, Pans, Liners and Pails

· Drills – Battery and Hammer Drill Motors, Wood and Concrete Drill Bits and Flat Bits

· Saws – Skill, Saber, Chop, Saws All and Saw Horses

· Hand Tools – 16 and 20 oz., Pry and Crow Bars, Battery Screw Drivers and Screw Drivers

· Miscellaneous – Storage Bends, Speed Square, 24” Carp Square and Measuring Tapes

Following the drive, Gorman’s will offer free design consultant services to three Habitat home recipients and make its own financial contribution to the organization.

“At Gorman’s, we believe everyone deserves a place to call their own and a beautiful home in which they feel comfortable and safe,” said George Efthemiou, store manager. “With the help of the community, we’ll collectively have the strength to touch the lives of so many of our Macomb County neighbors through Habitat for Humanity.”

Gorman’s Lakeside is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information or questions call 586-843-2000.

About Gorman’s

For 75 years, Gorman’s has been recognized as the original Michigan style leader in home furnishings. With a reputation built on a commitment to quality – quality merchandise and quality design – the company delivers all of the best brands, not just a few, at the best prices-regardless of price point. Gorman’s nearly 50 designers have a combined 1,000+ years of residential and office design experience using Gorman’s expansive resource area and textiles library. Both designers and clients can rest assured when working with this style leader. Everything is backed by Gorman’s “Must Be Right” service guarantee. Showrooms are conveniently located in Shelby (Lakeside), Novi, Southfield (Contemporary), Troy and Grand Rapids. For more information, visit www.Gormans.com.