Raymour & Flanigan Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Make-A-Wish Partnership
Furniture World News Desk on
11/15/2022
Raymour & Flanigan, the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and seventh largest nationwide, is proud to announce its partnership with Make-A-Wish, the nonprofit organization that helps fulfill wishes for children with critical illness. The two organizations will grant life-changing wishes across the region in celebration of Raymour & Flanigan’s 75th Anniversary.
Raymour & Flanigan kicked off the initiative with Make-A-Wish Connecticut to provide a basement makeover for Antonio Nero, a 17-year-old from Northford, CT, who battled cancer last year before going into remission. This event is the first of many wishes that Raymour & Flanigan plans to fulfill in celebration of its 75th anniversary and beyond.
“Our wish on our own 75th birthday is to make wishes come true for community members in need. As the third generation of my family to serve the communities that Raymour & Flanigan touches, it’s incredibly exciting to celebrate this milestone by giving back in a big way beyond our usual programs,” said Seth Goldberg, President of Raymour & Flanigan. “We are so inspired by the impactful work Make-A-Wish does. Our associates are very excited to continue the partnership with them to help make wishes come true.”
“Our project wishes have increased over the past few years and the timing of this partnership could not be more fitting,” said Diane Kuppermann, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Central New York. “Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, we’ve long seen the impact of Raymour & Flanigan’s support and are so grateful for this partnership to centralize and streamline the process of ensuring that each of the nine Northeast chapters and each wish granted benefits from this treasured relationship. Together, we are bringing endless joy to wish kids when they need it most.”
Raymour & Flanigan’s commitment to the community was a founding principle, and while the brand has evolved, the support remains steadfast. As a family-owned business, Raymour & Flanigan empowers its work family to make a difference in the communities it serves. Raymour & Flanigan will partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to act as a resource to the local Make-A-Wish chapters to help grant wishes in various capacities.
About Raymour & Flanigan
Raymour & Flanigan is the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and seventh largest nationwide. The organization is committed to creating exceptional guest shopping experiences by leveraging their talented team of associates, helpful technology solutions, and quality products. Established in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1947, the retailer has 106 showrooms across the Northeast, 36 outlet stores, 5 clearance centers and a rapidly growing e-commerce business. Raymour & Flanigan is known for its modern, quality home furnishings and quick delivery offering. The company believes in taking care of the communities they serve, live, and work by hosting hundreds of local events each year to raise funds and awareness for organizations. They are also committed to observing sustainable practices, which include recycling over 99% of packaging materials, amounting to 20 million pounds of materials per year that avoids landfills. For more information, visit www.raymourflanigan.com.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. With 58 chapters nationwide, Make-A-Wish is the most trusted nonprofit operating locally across 50 states. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit www.wish.org.