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Over the Past 10 Years, Morris Furniture Company has Invested Over $1 Million into Area Nonprofits, Especially Those in the Arts
FAIRBORN, OH / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2015 / Morris Furniture Company, an Ohio-based business that specializes in high-quality furniture and appliances as well as impeccable customer service, recently announced that it was chosen to receive the 2015 Governor's Award for the Arts. The company, which won an award for extensively supporting the arts industry, will be honored alongside five other individuals, all of whom were chosen from 68 nominations submitted by individuals and organizations across Ohio.
The award winners will be honored at a luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Hosted by the Ohio Arts Council and the Ohio Citizens for the Arts Foundation, the luncheon will be held at the Columbus Athenaeum in downtown Columbus. At the public ceremony, the award winners will be receive an original work of art by Nicole Schneider, a printmaker and mixed-media artist from Cleveland.
The owners of Morris Furniture Company, Larry and Marilyn Klaben, are well known for their community involvement and advocacy of arts education in Ohio. Since 2005, the Klabens have invested over $1 million in area nonprofits, especially in the arts. Some of the art programs that Morris Furniture Company supports include Wright State University, Dayton Art Institute, Stivers School for the Arts, and the Victoria Theatre Association.
Additionally, among other ventures, Morris Furniture Company has been one of the leading sponsors of Wright State University's annual ARTSGALA, a showcase that displays the work of WSU's talented art students. To date, ARTSGALA has raised over $1.75 million in scholarships for its students. At WSU, the Klabens created ArtsFair, a family-friendly arts program for children that offers over 200 creative learning opportunities, and brought the first TEDx events to Dayton.
The Klabens believe that supporting organizations and nonprofits, which benefit the community, helps to give back to the customers that have supported them for years.
"Everything we do is for our customers," said Mr. Klaben. "If we want to support our customers, we have to support our community."
Individuals interested in learning more about Morris Furniture Company, its work, and its nonprofit donations can visit the company's website for additional information.
About Morris Furniture Company:
Since opening its doors in 1947, Morris Furniture Co.'s goal was to offer every customer furniture and appliances at the most affordable price and to provide service. Today, Morris Furniture Co. has succeeded in doing just that—and now, it features Ohio's largest selection of home furnishings, mattresses and home theater products all under one roof. Morris Furniture Co., Inc takes pride in satisfying the needs of valued customers in the Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky shopping areas, and it continues to build its reputation on customer satisfaction as a customer-focused company. For more information, please visit http://www.morrisathome.com.
Contact:
Robert Klaben
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937-874-7092
SOURCE: Morris Furniture Company
