THE WOODLANDS, Texas,
Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A year
after the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey, some
Houston families are still working
towards recovery. Houston-based
specialty retailer Conn Appliances, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN) empathizes
with the ongoing needs of affected families. In an effort to
continue to show support, the company donated, delivered and
installed nearly $18,000 in home
furnishings and appliances, including more than $5,000 of product provided by Samsung. The
donation to assist three Independence Heights families was
facilitated through Conn's Cares, the retailer's charitable arm,
which has given $500,000 over the
last year to those affected by Harvey, after matching collected
public funds.*
Conn's HomePlus, a specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses,
home appliances and consumer electronics, is committed to
philanthropic initiatives in Houston, as more than 660 employees call the
city home. "Conn's HomePlus believes in giving back, and the Conn's
Cares program provides us with the opportunity to further connect
with the communities we serve," said Norm
Miller, CEO of Conn's HomePlus. "Houston has shown great strength and
resilience following Harvey and we are proud to work alongside
dedicated partners like Rebuilding Together Houston."
Rebuilding Together Houston, and broadcast entity, Entercom,
connected Conn's HomePlus with the deserving recipients. Working
directly with each family to determine specific needs, Conn's
HomePlus created a custom package to help the families put the
finishing touches on their refurbished homes. Members of the Conn's
HomePlus executive, corporate and local store teams, as well as
Rebuilding Together Houston and Entercom were present for the
deliveries.
"Community revitalization isn't just repairing homes. It's about
making sure that families have the resources they need to begin to
rebuild their lives," said Christine
Holland, CEO of Rebuilding Together Houston. "We are so
thankful for partners like Conn's HomePlus and Entercom and for
stepping up and helping Independence Heights families put their
homes back together after Harvey."
To learn more about Conn's HomePlus' philanthropic initiatives
through Conn's Cares, please visit
https://www.conns.com/conns-cares.
*The Conn's HomePlus Independence Heights contributions are a
continuation of the 2017 Conn's Cares initiative launched to raise
money for third-party charitable organizations. Matching public
donations, more than $500,000 in
funds and products were extended to local, community-based efforts
to help residents in the immediate wake of Hurricane Harvey.
About Conn's, Inc.
Conn's HomePlus is a specialty retailer currently operating more
than 120 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
The Company's primary product categories include:
- Furniture and mattress, including furniture and related
accessories for the living room, dining room and bedroom, as well
as both traditional and specialty mattresses;
- Home appliance, including refrigerators, freezers, washers,
dryers, dishwashers and ranges;
- Consumer electronics, including LED, QLED, OLED, Ultra HD, and
internet-ready televisions, gaming consoles, home theater and
portable audio equipment; and
- Home office, including computers, printers and
accessories.
Conn's HomePlus provides flexible in-house credit options for
its customers, in addition to third-party financing programs and
third-party lease-to-own payment plans.
About Rebuilding Together Houston
Rebuilding Together Houston is a recognized leader in
single-family, affordable housing repair and a key partner in
community revitalization, impacting the lives of thousands of local
families each year. In over 36 years of service, the organization
has reinvested more than $120 million
of value in affordable housing throughout Harris County, Texas. Together, with our
volunteers, licensed contractors, corporate supporters, and
community partners, we repair homes, revitalize communities, and
rebuild lives. We strive toward the goal of safe homes and
communities for everyone. For more information about
Rebuilding Together Houston visit rebuildinghouston.org or
@RebuildingTogetherHouston on Facebook and Instagram;
@RebuildingHou on Twitter.
Press Contact:
The Zimmerman Agency
850-668-2222
conns@zimmerman.com
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