Art Van Donates $1 Million in 50 Hours
August 6, 2009
The management team of Art Van Furniture, Warren, Mich., this week travelled 500 miles in 50 hours to award $1 million to 50 charities around Michigan as part of the "Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge."
The challenge is part of the year-long celebration of Art Van Furniture's 50th Anniversary. From its first store in 1959 to its 30 stores and more than 2,500 employees today, Art Van Furniture continues its long tradition of giving back to the communities of Michigan.
Art Van Furniture Chairman and Founder Art Van Elslander and President Gary Van Elslander hosted events in Warren, Flint, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Lansing from Monday morning through Wednesday morning, announcing the organizations which will receive these grants and asking others to help support these important Michigan-based non-profits that focus on children, health and human services programs. The selected charities received grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 each.
"If you're fortunate enough to be as successful as we have been, then I believe it is your responsibility to give back," said Art Van Elslander. "The Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge will benefit 50 remarkable and deserving organizations to help them continue their outstanding work and improve the lives of people across our state. We designed these grants as challenge gifts in order to encourage others to donate and maximize fundraising opportunities."
The 50th Anniversary celebrations continue for Art Van Furniture with Gala Fundraising Events scheduled for October to benefit regional medical centers. Other local events will be held for staff members and customers at all Art Van Furniture stores throughout October, and a 1959 Corvette convertible is being given away online through ArtVan.com.
The challenge is part of the year-long celebration of Art Van Furniture's 50th Anniversary. From its first store in 1959 to its 30 stores and more than 2,500 employees today, Art Van Furniture continues its long tradition of giving back to the communities of Michigan.
Art Van Furniture Chairman and Founder Art Van Elslander and President Gary Van Elslander hosted events in Warren, Flint, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Lansing from Monday morning through Wednesday morning, announcing the organizations which will receive these grants and asking others to help support these important Michigan-based non-profits that focus on children, health and human services programs. The selected charities received grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 each.
"If you're fortunate enough to be as successful as we have been, then I believe it is your responsibility to give back," said Art Van Elslander. "The Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge will benefit 50 remarkable and deserving organizations to help them continue their outstanding work and improve the lives of people across our state. We designed these grants as challenge gifts in order to encourage others to donate and maximize fundraising opportunities."
The 50th Anniversary celebrations continue for Art Van Furniture with Gala Fundraising Events scheduled for October to benefit regional medical centers. Other local events will be held for staff members and customers at all Art Van Furniture stores throughout October, and a 1959 Corvette convertible is being given away online through ArtVan.com.
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