ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase
solutions, and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing,
filled two new homes with furniture, electronics and appliances as
a surprise for two single-parent homeowners this month in
celebration of the holiday season. The presentations were a result
of the company's partnership with the Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC)
Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program sponsored by former NFL star
Warrick Dunn.
The Nashville home was
presented to single mother Carrie and her family. The WDC HFTH
program assists single parents in becoming first-time homeowners.
The presentation in Nashville was
also in partnership with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota's Motiv8 Foundation and Habitat
for Humanity of Greater
Nashville.
In Atlanta, Ronyelle and her
5-year-old son were surprised with furnishings and gifts for their
home just in time to celebrate Christmas, thanks to the combined
efforts of Aaron's, WDC and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. In
partnership with Aaron's and Habitat for Humanity affiliates, WDC
provides the materials necessary for long-term stability and the
provisions required to make a meaningful impact on the parents and
their families.
"Aaron's is thrilled to be working alongside Warrick Dunn, Marcus
Mariota and Habitat for Humanity to provide these families
with this surprise during one of the most joyous times of the
year," said John Robinson, CEO of
Aaron's, Inc. "Carrie and Ronyelle work hard to provide the best
for their children and it's humbling and momentous to be a part of
providing them with modern, safe and inviting homes they can truly
call their own."
Carrie is a hardworking mother of five sons. She works the third
shift as a forklift operator for a logistics company in the
Nashville area. Her longtime dream
is to give her children a safe home with enough room for her boys
to grow and aspire to promising futures. In Atlanta, Ronyelle worked throughout her
pregnancy while pursuing a medical assistant's degree. Her dream is
to offer her son a safe and aspirational environment.
"Carrie's and Ronyelle's commitments as single parents to
provide their children with the life they deserve make them
admirable recipients for our Homes for the Holidays program," said
Warrick Dunn. "I'm so thankful to
have the opportunity to work alongside Aaron's to bring holiday
magic to these commendable and hardworking families."
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
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.
Progressive Leasing, a virtual lease-to-own company, provides
lease-purchase solutions through more than 20,000 retail locations
in 46 states. In addition, the Aaron's Business engages in the
sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of furniture,
consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories through its
approximately 1,700 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47
states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, as well as its e-commerce
platform, Aarons.com. 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 investor.aarons.com, 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. Since 1997, the
Homes for the Holidays program has rewarded 167 single parents and
420 children and dependents that have achieved first-time
homeownership in Atlanta, GA,
Baltimore, MD, Baton Rouge, LA, Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Tallahassee and Tampa, FL Serving single-parent families
nationwide, WDC and its partners have combatted poverty, hunger and
ensure families have basic necessities and comfortable surroundings
to improve their quality of life. Betty's Hope, a mobile children's
bereavement program provides students aged 5-18 with a safe and
responsive environment for them to heal and enhance their quality
of life after experiencing a loss. For more information, visit
www.wdc.org.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Nashville
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville (Habitat) is a local
affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the renowned
humanitarian organization based in Atlanta. Each affiliate operates as a separate
501c3 nonprofit, and is responsible for leading its own fundraising
and operations management, while adhering to the Habitat for
Humanity mission of serving communities within its area. Habitat
also promotes volunteer programs with corporations, groups,
churches and individuals. Their services include new home
construction, re-constructions, renovations, repairs (even
emergency repairs) and most recently, entire neighborhood
revitalization projects. Ranked ninth out of the among the 1,272
affiliates nationally, Habitat has built more than 1,150 homes in
the metro Nashville area and has
served more than 2,950 family members. To learn more, please visit
www.habitatnashville.org/.
About Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Atlanta Habitat
for Humanity transforms communities through neighborhood
revitalization, education, innovative development and partnerships.
As one of the largest affiliates of Habitat for Humanity
International, Atlanta Habitat impacts the lives of more than 6,000
family members in 100 neighborhoods. In addition to constructing
affordable, green, quality homes, the nonprofit homebuilder also
rehabs existing structures and performs minor repairs for
qualifying homeowners. Houses are sold to first-time homebuyers
through zero-interest mortgages in Atlanta and South
Fulton. Visit www.atlantahabitat.org.
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