City Union Mission has been the recipient of furniture, appliances and electronics donated by Rent-A-Center through the company’s 47th annual Random Act of Caring initiative.  The items will be used by the Mission to better serve local families and individuals who are homeless, near-homeless or in other ways struggling to provide basic essentials for themselves and their families.

“It’s through generous gifts like this that City Union Mission is able to care for Kansas City’s hurting and poor,” said City Union Mission Executive Director Dan Doty.  “We’re grateful to Rent-A-Center for their kind consideration toward those we serve.  We recognize that there are many choices for these types of donations.  We count it a privilege to partner with the employees and management of Rent-A-Center.”

Rent-A-Center’s donation to City Union Mission includes 10 computer monitors, a laptop computer, two media cabinets, a washer and dryer, a 42-inch monitor, a Blu-ray home theater system and a chair/twin sleeper. During the presentation ceremony, Rent-A-Center surprised the Mission with an additional check for $2,000.

“Some outstanding organizations find themselves with multiple needs but limited resources, particularly in these challenging economic times,” said Nick Scimeca, district manager with Rent-A-Center.  “We help customers in that very same situation every day, so we wanted to find a way to contribute to our customers’ communities.  Through Random Acts of Caring, we are able to help where help is needed, when it’s needed.  That’s what we’re all about.”

(Electronics and large chair in background were donated by Rent-A-Center.)

To find out how your business or organization can partner with City Union Mission, click here, or contact Cara at 816.329.1497 or by email at cara.madden@cumission.org.