ATLANTA, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase
solutions, provided furnishings for a surprise home presentation in
St. Louis as part of the company's
partnership with the Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program and
retired NFL star Kurt Warner.
This was the 50th home presentation by the retired quarterback
and his wife Brenda's First Things First Foundation (FTFF) through
the HFTH program. HFTH celebrates single parents who are actively
working to improve their lives by alleviating the additional
financial burdens that can accompany first-time home ownership. The
home and furnishings were a result of a partnership between
Aaron's, U-Haul, Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis, and the
FTFF.
"Home ownership creates generational change for both families
and the community, which Aaron's strongly believes is fundamental
to achieving the American Dream," said John
Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "Kurt
and Brenda Warner have hit a remarkable milestone – their
50th home – and we are proud to be involved with such caring
organizations improving the lives of families and the communities
in which they live."
The home was presented to a single mother, an immigrant from
Somalia, who is working two jobs
to support her family. Aaron's fully furnished the home with
furniture, a washer and dryer and technology, with a total retail
value of approximately $10,000.
"Habitat for Humanity homebuyers work incredibly hard, investing
hundreds of hours of their own labor to ensure their homes are done
right," said Kurt Warner. "I
couldn't be prouder of this single mother and our partners who made
this all possible, providing a place for this family to call home
in their time of need."
The Homes for the Holidays program was initiated in 1997 by
former NFL running back Warrick
Dunn. In St. Louis, the
First Things First Foundation teams with community organizations
dedicated to affordable homeownership such as Habitat for Humanity
Saint Louis to find eligible candidates who are working hard to
better their lives and those of their children by taking the
necessary steps to buy a new home. The First Things First
Foundation has surprised a total of 50 families in St. Louis (22), Iowa (4), New
Jersey (1) and Arizona
(23).
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 the Kurt Warner First Things First
Foundation
Established in 2001, the Kurt Warner First
Things First Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity serving as a
vehicle for Kurt and Brenda Warner to reach out to the community
and share their blessings with those in need. The First Things
First Foundation is dedicated to impacting lives by promoting
Christian values, sharing experiences and providing opportunities
to encourage everyone that all things are possible when people seek
to put "first things first." Additional information is available at
www.kurtwarner.org.
About Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
Habitat for
Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL) is a not-for-profit, ecumenical
housing ministry working in partnership with individuals and
communities of all faiths to improve housing conditions and provide
safe, decent and affordable housing in St. Louis City and County. Seeking to put
God's love into action, HFHSL brings people together to build
homes, communities and hope. With nearly 400 homes already built or
rehabbed, HFHSL is one of the leading housing developers in
St. Louis. HFHSL regularly ranks
among the top Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the country. HFHSL
donors, volunteers, and partner families work side-by-side to build
or rehab homes ensuring that every deserving family in St. Louis has a decent place to live. In
addition to a down payment and a 30-year affordable mortgage, each
HFHSL homebuyer invests 350 sweat-equity volunteer hours into
building or rehabbing a home and attending life skills classes.
Homeowners are teachers, healthcare providers and returning college
students determined to achieve homeownership and create a legacy
for their families. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis: Building
Homes, Building Hope, Building St. Louis. For more information,
visit: www.habitatstl.org.
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