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NewsWARRICK DUNN RETURNS TO TALLAHASSEE TO ASSIST SINGLE FATHER OF FOUR TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2007) — Atlanta Falcons running back, Warrick Dunn, presented a new home to a single father and his four children Tuesday in Tallahassee, Fla. A first for Homes for the Holidays, a program of the Warrick Dunn Foundation, which historically has assisted single-mothers in Tampa, Fla., Baton Rouge, La. and Atlanta, Ga. in achieving the American dream of home ownership. Dunn greeted Osei Nyahuma, 50, on the front lawn of his new four-bedroom, two- bathroom home in Tallahassee Highlands. Nyahuma’s home, sponsored by Big Bend Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Anniversary Build, required him and his family to complete 400 sweat equity hours. “Over the years, I’ve matured and realized it is important to help out folks who are trying to help themselves,” Dunn said regarding the addition of single fathers to the “Homes for the Holidays” program. Nyahuma, anticipating a home inspection, was overwhelmed to arrive to a sea of supporters flooding his new property. Dunn escorted him through his fully furnished home, equipped with everything a first time home buyer needs. In-kind sponsor Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership provides all furniture, appliances and televisions. Through title sponsor Prudential Tropical Realty, the house is equipped with groceries, linens and lawn care products – everything down to the toothbrushes. “I was worried about furnishing our home,” Nyahuma said. “I can’t remember the last time I sat on a new couch. This is truly a blessing.” Nyahuma, his 14–year-old son, 15–year–old daughter, 16–year–old son and 20–year old daughter realize the American dream of home ownership in time for the holidays. Since its inception in 1997, Homes for the Holidays has assisted 74 single parents and 192 children in Tallahassee, Fla., Tampa, Fla., Baton Rouge, La., and Atlanta, Ga. Nyahuma is the first single father to receive assistance. Following the presentation, Dunn received the Circle of Gold award from the Florida State University Alumni Association in honor of his leadership and commitment to the University and the Tallahassee Community. Dunn joins an elite group of 160 Florida State alumni to receive the award. Family information:Osei K Nyahuma, single father of three, 50
Homes for the Holidays was established by the Warrick Dunn Foundation in 1997 as a way to honor the life of his mother, Betty Smothers, a police officer and security guard, killed during a robbery attempt while working as an off-duty police officer in Baton Rouge. Title sponsor Prudential Tropical Realty and in-kind sponsor Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership contribute to furnishing and equipping each home. For more information visit: www.warrickdunnfoundation.org. Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, currently has more than 1,525 Company–operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada for the rental and sale of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company also manufactures furniture, bedding and accessories at 13 facilities in five states. Aaron’s stores offer customers access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics and computers for sale or on a lease-ownership arrangement. Prudential Tropical Realty has 12 offices located throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties and consistently ranks among the top three real estate companies in the area. Locally owned and operated since 1959, the Prudential Tropical Realty team offers residential, commercial, property management, relocation, title, and mortgage services. Prudential Tropical Realty is a proud title sponsor of the Warrick Dunn Foundation’s Homes for the Holidays program. |
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