HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its
mission of positively impacting local non-profit organizations in
the communities it serves, Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) has
partnered with the Houston Rockets to support Casa Phoenix –
a residential treatment center for teenage boys, located on
the main campus for the Association for the Advancement of Mexican
Americans (AAMA). Together, Conn's HomePlus and the Rockets made a
donation of more than $16,500 in new
furniture and appliances to enhance the home's common areas.
"Conn's HomePlus believes in helping those in the community that
need it most, and the Conn's Cares program provides a platform to
make a difference in local communities by working with deserving
organizations like Casa Phoenix," said Norm
Miller, CEO of Conn's HomePlus. "We wanted to show our
support for these young men, and hope this donation inspires them
to believe in possibilities in their own lives and in the community
as they work toward recovery."
With a mission to change the lives of young men, Casa Phoenix
provides intensive and supportive counseling, including screening
and assessment, individual and group therapy, family counseling,
life skills training and education about alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs. The Conn's HomePlus and Houston Rockets contribution will
ensure the boys at the facility continue thriving in a more cozy
and enjoyable space.
"Casa Phoenix exists so that young men get a second chance at
living an educated productive life, a chance to participate in the
community as productive citizens. AAMA's Casa Phoenix is their
home, and they are our family, they are our boys," said
Joe Jimenez, President and CEO of
AAMA. "Like family, it's hard work making sure that they have
what they need to survive. Partners like the Houston Rockets
and Conn's HomePlus makes this dream possible through their
generosity."
"AAMA's partnership with the Houston Rockets and Conn's HomePlus
has a tremendous positive impact on the lives of the young men at
the Casa Phoenix facility. Our partnership says to the clients that
we genuinely care for them, that there are truly good people in the
world who want to help them succeed in life and that together we
can make a difference," said Patrick
Rocha, Director of Prevention and Counseling of AAMA.
"Without words, this act of generosity and kindness speaks volumes
to our clients, it gives them hope, teaches the importance of
giving back to their community, encourages them to desire a better
life, and most of all, it inspires them to change. To empower and
inspire individuals has been AAMA's mission for fifty years now,
however, this would not be possible without great community
partners like the Houston Rockets and Conn's HomePlus. Proof that
together we can make a difference in the lives of young people and
in our community."
Through initiatives facilitated via Conn's Cares, the Conn's
HomePlus philanthropic arm, nearly $865,000 in funds and products have been extended
to local, community-based third-party charitable organizations
since 2017.
To learn more about Conn's Cares please visit
https://www.conns.com/conns-cares.
About Conn's, Inc.
Conn's HomePlus is a specialty
retailer currently operating 135+ 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 traditional and specialty mattresses;
- Home appliance, including refrigerators, freezers, washers,
dryers, dishwashers and ranges;
- Consumer electronics, including LED, OLED, QLED, Ultra HD, and
internet-ready televisions, gaming consoles, home theater and
portable audio equipment; and
- Home office, including computers, printers and
accessories.
Additionally, Conn's HomePlus offers a variety of products on a
seasonal basis. Unlike many of its competitors, 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.
Taylor Schillace, The Zimmerman
Agency
conns@zimmerman.com, 850-668-2222
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