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Formed by The Press Democrat and local business leaders to promote positive change and help people in need through non-profit organizations. As part of this program Friedman’s offers donated advertising space to local non-profits and charities to advertise or promote their organization.

An all-volunteer group of Santa Rosa citizens whose mission is funding sports, music, art, drama, and other enrichment programs for students in the greater Santa Rosa area. Friedman’s supports both the Schools Plus Telethon and hosts the Annual Friedman’s Home Improvement Golf Tournament benefiting Schools Plus.

A monthly service outreach of volunteers coordinated by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Community volunteers gather to provide hands-on labor for schools and other local non-profits. Friedman’s is the corporate sponsor of the program and our Team Members volunteer during their workdays.

Provides needed repairs at no cost to low-income homeowners, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and families with children. The goal is to provide a warm, safe and dry environment for these homeowners who are unable to do the work themselves, enabling them to continue to live independently and with dignity. Friedman’s Team Members volunteer their time and skill at this once-a-year workday. All materials provided by Friedman’s are offered at a discount.

Disaster relief focusing on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and physical and mental health services to address basic human needs. Thanks to help from Team Members and customers, Friedman’s raised over $20,000 to aid in the Hurricane response of 2005.

A program that produces cash rebates for local schools and non-profits through purchases at local retail merchants using the Community Smart Loyalty Card and Community Smart Credit Card. Participating merchants donate a portion of their proceeds from customer purchases to the non-profit of the customer’s choice. Through this loyalty program, local non-profits are able to raise significant funds and awareness for their cause. Friedman’s is proud to be the only home improvement center participating in this program, both in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.

Supports social interaction of the elderly in Ukiah. Friedman’s donated new windows to upgrade the appearance of Bartlett Hall. In addition, Friedman’s donates discontinued product to the Senior Center for them to sell in their thrift store.

Friedman’s supports youth of the FFA and 4-H every year at both the Sonoma County Fair and Mendocino County Fair. Friedman’s purchases lambs raised by local youth to support the growth of the agricultural community. The funds raised by the youth go to pay for their education, and the meat is donated by Friedman’s to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and Plowshares of Ukiah.