ATLANTA, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase
solutions, and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing,
provided furnishings for a surprise home presentation in
Tallahassee as part of the company's partnership with the Homes for
the Holidays (HFTH) program founded by retired NFL star
Warrick Dunn.
This was the 170th home presentation by Warrick Dunn Charities'
(WDC) HTFH program. HFTH celebrates single parents who are
actively working to help themselves through first time
homeownership by alleviating the additional financial burdens that
can come along with first-time homeownership. Jessica was joined by
her son and daughter, 14 and 13-years-old respectively, as she
received the keys to their new home, which Aaron's filled with
furniture, appliances, technology and more. The home, which is also
one of Habitat's WOMEN BUILD homes, sponsored and built by women,
was made possible thanks to a partnership between Big Bend Habitat
for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. Additional WDC
sponsorship support by Ryan
Jumonville of United Networks of America, Inc., Tri-Eagle Sales, and Hearth & Soul helped to
turn this house into a home.
"We are so grateful to Warrick
Dunn, whose tireless work means Jessica can now proudly call
herself a homeowner," said John
Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "Our partnership with the
Homes for the Holidays program benefits single parents everywhere,
and Aaron's is honored to help give these deserving families the
support they need to pursue their dreams of home
ownership."
Jessica has an undergraduate degree in Health Science and
received cum laude honors. She has worked for a local
Tallahassee physical therapy center for the past six years,
supporting her son and daughter, whom she credits for giving her
the motivation to strive for a better life.
"Jessica is the embodiment of someone who has shown the resolve
and determination to provide a better life for her children, and
we're proud to give her the support to make that dream a reality,"
said Warrick Dunn. "Thanks to our
great partners like Aaron's, Jessica will have the resources she
needs to achieve financial freedom and stability."
To date, WDC and its sponsors have rewarded 170 single parents
and over 458 children and dependents with furnishings for their
homes and mortgage down-payment assistance in 18 cities across the
nation.
Aaron's has been a longtime supporter of WDC initiatives and
began contributing home furnishings, appliances, and electronics to
the Homes for the Holidays program in 2003. Warrick Dunn Charities,
Inc. was founded in 2002 by former NFL star Warrick Dunn.
About Aaron's, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), is a
leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions. Aaron's
Business engages in the sales and lease ownership and specialty
retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and
accessories through its approximately 1,600 company-operated and
franchised stores in 47 states and Canada as well as its e-commerce platform,
Aarons.com. In addition, Progressive Leasing, a virtual
lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions through
over 20,000 retail locations in 46 states. Dent-A-Med, Inc., d/b/a
the HELPcard®, provides a variety of second-look credit products
that are originated through federally insured banks. For more
information, visit Aarons.com, ProgLeasing.com, and
HELPcard.com.
About Warrick Dunn Charities
Warrick Dunn Charities
provides hope and healing to communities through innovative
programming inspired by our Founder's life journey. Homes for the
Holidays is dedicated to providing opportunities for economically
disadvantaged single parents and children who have demonstrated a
commitment to achieve financial independence and stability.
Since 1997, Homes for the Holidays has rewarded 170 single
parents and 458 children and dependents nationwide who have
achieved first-time homeownership. Today, Warrick Dunn
Charities has expanded from their namesake Homes for the Holidays
into three additional programs: Count on Your
Future, Sculpt, and Hearts for Community Service
Scholarships. Together, our four programs are dedicated to
strengthening and transforming communities by combating poverty,
hunger, and improving the quality of lives for families
academically, socially, and economically. For more
information, visit www.wdc.org.
About Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
Big Bend Habitat
for Humanity provides affordable homeownership to low-income
persons. The Habit for Humanity model allows for groups and
individuals to sponsor homes through financial contributions and
pledges of volunteer labor. Individuals who acquire a home through
Habitat for Humanity must in turn provide 400 sweat equity hours
for other homes built by the organization and purchase their homes
with a 0% interest mortgage. For more information about Big Bend
Habitat for Humanity, visit BigBendHabitat.org.
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