MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Meridian Township's newest addition is now open. Big Lots located at 2020 W. Grand River Ave. will soon hold it's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. HOMTV's Brandie Yates spoke with Big Lots Store Team Leader Erik Madsen and Advent House Ministries Executive Director Susan Cancro about the new store and their local charitable partnership.

When asked about the partnership between Advent House and Big Lots, Susan Cancro described how the partnership will provide more charitable and outreach efforts between the store and the community.

Erik Madsen also discussed the grand opening of the new Big Lots. Madsen has been with Big Lots for 19 years and has worked in many Big Lots offices throughout Michigan. He is really looking forward to this business coming to Meridian Township as he describes it being a great location and meeting eager customers.

Susan Cancro and Erik Madsen encourage customers to come out and shop and attend the grand opening of the store at 8:30 am on Friday, July 26th.