Art Van Furniture and Mattress Flood Damage Relief Program for Michigan

WARREN, Mich., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Torrential rains left  Grand Rapids and surrounding communities coping with widespread flooding damaging the contents of many local homes including furniture and mattresses. Beginning today, Art Van Furniture is offering help with the Art Van Furniture and Mattress Flood Damage Relief Program for Michigan.

Art Van Furniture will extend its Employee Family Purchase program pricing to flood victims. Here's how the program works. Guests will need to bring photos of damaged furniture or an insurance check into an Art Van Furniture store.  Their purchase will need to be approved by a store manager or sales manager and is good for a one time purchase.

"These storms cause a great deal of destruction and upheaval in people's lives," said Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture. "If we can help alleviate any of the financial hardship that comes from these events, and give back to those communities who have supported us throughout the years in any way, we will be among the first in line to do so." 

While Grand Rapids was hardest hit by the storms, the program is valid state-wide offering assistance to all Michigan homeowners who were impacted by this spring's severe weather conditions.  The employee discount program expires in six months.

About Art Van Furniture 
Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 36 stores throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website, plus eight freestanding Art Van PureSleep bedding stores. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Mich. Check out artvan.com for more information.

SOURCE Art Van Furniture