Room & Board Announces Major Grant of $50,000 and Employee Time to Denver-Based Urban Peak

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Room & Board, the Minneapolis-based furniture retailer offering unique home furnishings that combine classic, simple design and exceptional quality, today announced a gift of $50,000 and employee volunteer time to Urban Peak, a non-profit dedicated to serving young people ages 14-24 in the Denver area who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

“After learning about the services and needs of Urban Peak, we felt compelled to help them advocate for the homeless and runaway youth in Denver.”

“Room & Board has been part of the Denver community for 25 years, and we were looking for a way to give back to this great city,” said Room & Board Wellness Manager Dawn Mansergh. “After learning about the services and needs of Urban Peak, we felt compelled to help them advocate for the homeless and runaway youth in Denver.”

“When I informed my staff that Room and Board had chosen us for the $50,000 gift, I was sure their cheers could be heard at the Cherry Creek Room & Board store,” said Kay Ramachandran, chief executive officer for Urban Peak. “And, we’re thrilled that our partnership goes beyond a monetary contribution. The staff at Room and Board wants to volunteer with our runaway and homeless youth in many ways — from cooking meals at the shelter to helping youth move into housing as they progress towards self-sufficiency. We are honored to partner with Room & Board in serving the vulnerable in our community.”

About Urban Peak

Celebrating 20 years of impact, Urban Peak helps young people overcome homelessness and other real life challenges by providing safety, respect, essential services and a supportive community, empowering them to become self-reliant adults. Since 1988, Urban Peak has been there for tens of thousands of youth — homeless, vulnerable, without basic needs. We offer safe shelter and meals, transitional housing, education and employment programs, medical care, mental health and substance abuse counseling, creative outlets, and recreational and youth development activities. For more information, visit at www.urbanpeak.org.

About Room & Board

Room & Board offers exclusive home furnishings that combine timeless design, exceptional quality and the finest natural materials at great value. For more than 25 years, the company has helped customers find furniture and accessories that reflect their personal style and the way they live. Customers can shop at any of Room & Board’s eight showrooms in Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Orange County and San Francisco, via their website at www.roomandboard.com or they can Shop Room & Board from Home by phoning 1.800.301.9720.