Furniture World News Desk on
11/4/2022
Hooker Furnishings has teamed up with Florida-based retailers Baer’s Furniture and Matter Brothers Furniture to donate over 1,200 beds to victims of Hurricane Ian, the devastating natural disaster that swept through the state in late September.
“With the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, I want to extend our heartfelt concern and sympathy for those that have been irreparably impacted,” said Jeremy Hoff, CEO of Hooker Furnishings. “Hooker Furnishings has always prided itself on being family and community focused, so we didn’t have to think twice about jumping in to help when we were approached by Baer’s and Matter Brothers. It is my hope that our donation helps to ease the burden of families and communities that are going through some unimaginably difficult times.”
The just over 1,200 beds have been transported out of the new Hooker Furnishings Warehouse in Midway, Georgia by Brooks Transportation who is providing the freight costs as a donation as well. The retail value of Hooker Furnishings’ donation comes out to approximately $650,000.
“When the storm hit, we knew we had to act,” said Jerry Baer, CEO of Baer’s Furniture. “As a family-owned business with multiple stores in the affected areas, we saw and experienced the devastation first-hand. When we reached out for help, Jeremy Hoff, valued partner and CEO of Hooker Furnishings, did not hesitate to step up. ‘What do you need?’ was his immediate response. We are working in conjunction with the Salvation Army, whose stellar reputation during disaster recovery is well-deserved and respected. We appreciate all our partners, communities, our store teams, and our customers who have reached out to help in the statewide relief effort.”
“Our family and our entire team are committed to supporting the recovery and rebuilding of our community,” said John Matter, President of Matter Brothers Furniture and Florida Leather Gallery. “We have connected with The United Way to provide necessities, mattresses, and furniture to our community. My brothers and I grew up here, raised our families here, and this is our home. All of our locations serve as drop-off points to collect donations to be distributed by The United Way, and the amount of care and support has been amazing. We have leaned into our valued vendor partnerships and asked for furniture and mattress donations. Hooker Furnishings’ kindness and generosity will dramatically impact the lives of many families and help them to rebuild their homes.”
For more information on how you can help victims of Hurricane Ian, please visit the website of the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glade counties: https://unitedwaylee.org/
Hooker Furnishings
Headquartered in Martinsville, VA, Hooker Furnishings is ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture sources and encompasses 12 operating businesses. These brands include: Hooker Furniture, Bradington-Young, Sam Moore Furniture, Shenandoah Furniture, H Contract, Accentrics Home, Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resource International, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, and Sunset West. Hooker Furnishings Corporation’s corporate offices and upholstery manufacturing facilities are located throughout Virginia and North Carolina, and the company has showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hooker Furnishings operates distribution centers in the United States, China, and Vietnam. The company’s stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol HOFT.
About Baer’s Furniture Co. Inc.
Baer’s Furniture Co. Inc. has been proudly family-owned and operated since 1945. As a Top 50 retailer, Baer’s Furniture currently has 16 locations throughout Florida showcasing the best in home furnishings and interior design. For more information about Baer’s Furniture please visit www.baers.com.
About Matter Brothers Furniture & Mattress
Matter Brothers Furniture & Mattress is family owned and operated since 1976 with five locations throughout Southwest Florida including Ft. Myers, Naples, Sarasota, Pinellas Park, and Tarpon Springs. For more information about Matter Brothers Furniture & Mattress, visit www.matterbrothers.com.
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