ATLANTA, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company
(NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of
lease-to-own and purchase solutions, partnered with former NFL
stars Warrick Dunn and Kurt Warner this summer to fully furnish new
homes for five first-time homeowners through their "Homes for the
Holidays" programs.
The donations came in collaboration with Warrick Dunn Charities
and Warner's First Things First Foundation. "Homes for the
Holidays" celebrates single parents who are actively working to
achieve first-time homeownership by alleviating the additional
financial burdens that can come along with establishing a new home.
While the dwellings themselves are constructed and financed through
Habitat for Humanity, the surprise comes when the families discover
that Aaron's has furnished and stocked each home with approximately
$10,000 of furniture and
accessories.
"It is an honor for Aaron's to continue working with the 'Homes
for the Holidays' programs, which provide hard-working single
parents the tools they need to establish strong futures for their
families," said Douglas Lindsay,
Chief Executive Officer of The Aaron's Company. "Inspired by their
own personal journeys, Kurt and Warrick appreciate the importance
of home ownership in providing a foundation of independence and
stability for single parents."
The First Things First Foundation got the season started with a
celebration in Phoenix, AZ,
followed by a gift in St. Louis,
MO. The Phoenix event
enabled a Somalian immigrant and her two-year-old son to achieve
their own "American dream," while the St.
Louis surprise helped a medical assistant and her two
children create a home with room to spare for their 60-pound
puppy.
"While Natasha and Munira have their own unique stories, they
share the tenacity and drive it takes to achieve the dream of
homeownership and both have set their families up for bright
futures," said Kurt Warner. "Brenda
and I are honored to be a part of giving them a hand up and are
grateful for the longstanding partnership of Aaron's to bless more
and more families each year."
Warrick Dunn Charities took to the "Sunshine State" for its
summer events, delighting families in Pinellas Park and Sarasota. The first of the surprises was
delivered to a domestic violence survivor and her two kids in
Pinellas Park, while Sarasota offered the opportunity to reward two
families who became new neighbors on the same day.
"The support I received from the people of Tampa Bay during my career with the Buccaneers
had a massive impact on my life, so I jump at any chances to give
back to this community," said Warrick
Dunn. "None of this would be possible without Aaron's, and
I'm so grateful for our continued partnership that is still going
strong after 17 years."
To date, the First Things First Foundation and Warrick Dunn
Charities have shared their "Homes for the Holidays" magic with 54
and 192 families, respectively.
About The Aaron's Company
Headquartered
in Atlanta, The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a
leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own
and 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. improves lives through innovative programming inspired by our
Founder's life journey. 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 192 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.
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.
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