ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's
Company (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of
lease-purchase solutions, partnered with former NFL standout
Warrick Dunn in August to fully
furnish houses for two first-time homeowners in Dacula, Ga., and Roseville, Mich., as part of Warrick Dunn
Charities' (WDC) "Homes for the Holidays" program.
Aaron's collaborated with WDC on the two surprises, which marked
the 193rd and 194th home celebrations for the
organization. "Homes for the Holidays" rewards single parents who
are actively working to achieve first-time homeownership by
alleviating additional financial burdens that can come with
establishing a new home. While the houses themselves are
constructed and financed through Habitat for Humanity, the surprise
comes when the families discover they are fully furnished and
stocked by Aaron's – a $10,000
commitment for each home in the program.
"First-time homeownership can be a daunting challenge, and it is
incredibly rewarding to see our contributions ease the stress of
these important milestones for these families," said Douglas Lindsay, Chief Executive Officer of The
Aaron's Company, Inc. "Warrick's impact continues to touch all
corners of the country, and we are grateful for the opportunity to
showcase our belief in 'The Power of Give' through this 18-year
partnership."
The first of the August celebrations took place in Dacula, Ga., where Dominican Republic-native Jomayra and her two
teenage children were delighted to discover their new home was
move-in ready. Having previously stayed in a neighborhood riddled
with crime, Jomayra was thrilled to move her family to a community
where they could live without worry of violence. The second event
was in Roseville, Mich., just
outside of Detroit. A U.S. Postal
Service Worker and mother of four, Cieara had longed for a home to
call her own, where her four young children could grow together and
prosper. Upon entering their new dream home, one of Cieara's
youngest children exclaimed, "I want to stay here forever!" See a
Warrick Dunn video message here.
"I continue to be inspired by these women who have worked
relentlessly to give their children the best lives possible, all
driven by love and the hope for a better tomorrow," said
Warrick Dunn. "The recent passing of
my former coach and mentor, Bobby
Bowden, reminded me of the drive and compassion he instilled
in me as a player, which to this day serves as a key inspiration
for the work my organization does to change lives in communities
across the country."
In addition to the furnishings provided by Aaron's, Dunn's
charity also provided a $5,000
down-payment assistance check to each family and finishing touches
with the help of Ryan
Jumonville.
About The Aaron's Company
Headquartered
in Atlanta, The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a
leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions. Aaron's
engages in direct-to-consumer sales and lease ownership of
furniture, home appliances, consumer electronics and accessories
through its approximately 1,300 company-operated and franchised
stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce
platform, Aarons.com. For more information, visit Aarons.com or
investor.aarons.com.
About Warrick Dunn Charities
Warrick Dunn Charities,
Inc. is inspired by its founder's life journey and empowers
families to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve a
better quality of life for all. Homes for the Holidays partners
with local community organizations to reduce the financial burden
on single parent homeowners by fully furnishing their new house,
providing down payment assistance, and stocking the pantry with
food and other household necessities.
Since 1997, "Homes for the Holidays" has rewarded 194 single
parents nationwide who have achieved first-time homeownership.
Today, Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. has expanded their flagship
Homes for the Holidays initiative with three additional
programs: Count on Your Future, SCULPT, and Hearts
for Community Service Scholarships. Together, our four programs are
dedicated to strengthening families and transforming communities by
combating poverty, hunger, and improving their quality of life
academically, socially, and economically. For more information,
visit www.wdc.org.
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