Habitat for Humanity St. Loius teamed with Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) and Progressive Leasing, a division of Aaron’s, Inc., to provide homes for contributed the furnishings for two surprise home presentations on Friday to St. Louis residents and new homeowners Camille H. and Latonia H.
The surprise home presentations were a result of a partnership of Aaron’s, Progressive Leasing, retired NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, his wife Brenda, and their First Things First Foundation (FTFF), Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and U-Haul. The families were the 42nd and 43rd respectively to be surprised by FTFF’s “Homes for the Holidays” program.
The living room of St. Louis resident, first-time homeowner and single mom Camille H. was unveiled on Friday along with a fully furnished home from Aaron’s, Inc., as part of a “Homes for the Holidays” program with Kurt and Brenda Warner, founders of First Things First Foundation (FTFF) and Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. Aaron’s, Inc. and Progressive Leasing, a division of Aaron’s, Inc., contributed the furnishings on Friday during the two surprise “Homes for the Holidays” home presentations.
“We’re so pleased to partner again with the First Things First Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis to furnish two homes for single mothers and their children this holiday season,” said John Robinson, CEO of Aaron’s, Inc. “Camille and Latonia are first-time homeowners and we’re proud of their commitment to achieving financial independence and stability through home ownership.”
Prior to becoming a homeowner through this program, Camille lived in a neighborhood where her children could not play outside due to violence and crime. She works for the Housing Authority full time as a caseworker for families living below poverty. Latonia was inspired to become a nurse as a young girl after watching her grandmother pass away from heart failure. She looks forward to being able to host extended family for the holidays and Sunday dinners.
Unbeknownst to either of the families, their new homes were fully furnished, including all of the furniture, a washer and dryer, and a computer. The estimated retail value of the furnishings from Aaron’s and Progressive Leasing is approximately $10,000 per home.
“Thanks to Aaron’s and Progressive Leasing, we were able to surprise both of these families with homes full of furniture, electronics and appliances,” said Warner. “It’s vital to encourage single parents who are working hard to provide a safe environment for their children and equally rewarding to see what an enormous impact the gift of a fully furnished home has on their family for years to come.”
