News Release

May 2006

For Information, Contact: Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator at 215-262-4230.

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The JAHMA Foundation, in partnership with Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey, is proud to announce the launching of its newest resident benefit program, the IN TIME OF NEED furniture distribution program.   Wednesday, May 10th, 2006, marked the kickoff of the program with the donated installation of an entire four-bedroom apartment of furniture at Eggerts Crossing Village in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.  Eggerts Crossing Village is owned by Lawrence Non-Profit under the management of Fred Vereen.  The resident recipient of the furniture was Ms Cherie Brown and her six children.  Ms Brown and her family are victims of Hurricane Katrina.  At the time of the storm, Ms Brown was living in New Orleans and the family lost their house and all of their belongings.  Through local assistance of relatives and other agencies in the Lawrenceville area, Ms Brown moved in to her apartment in January of 2006.  Since that time the family has been making due with odds and ends of donated pieces of furniture.  Now they have a fully finished apartment including; an entire dining room set, upholstered furniture, coffee and end tables, an entertainment center, rugs, lamps, wall hangings, four complete bedroom sets and much more.  "I never thought this could happen.  This is a dream come true.  Thank you very much."  Ms. Brown was heard telling J. Kenneth Pagano, President of the JAHMA Foundation. 

Over the course of the next twelve months the JAHMA IN TIME OF NEED program and Thomasville are committed to making additional furniture placements with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey.  The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply.  The JAHMA Foundation is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a quality company like Thomasville.  Established as part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey opened the first New Jersey store in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on August 31, 2001.  Since that time, an additional four stores have been opened in Paramus, Princeton, Eatontown, and East Hanover, New Jersey.  The Thomasville store network is owned and operated by a management group with Michael Massood as President and Chief Operating Officer. 

 This joint venture between the JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey signals the continuing commitment on the part of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties.  Without question the most compelling aspect of Wednesday's installation was the emotionally moving reaction of Ms Brown and her family.  "When you see people who have been victims of a situation like Hurricane Katrina, and you see the little bit the JAHMA Foundation or the agency can do to assist somebody, it just makes you feel good," said Anthony Cupano, Director of Property Management for New Jersey Housing Finance and Mortgage Agency.  "We hope to be able to be a part of some more of these down the road."   Walter Kreher, Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Newark Multi-Family Program Center, put it most succinctly when he said, "Today's action by the IN TIME OF NEED program and Thomasville on behalf of the Brown family was very impressive.  The program has the potential to be extremely beneficial to needy residents of affordable housing across the state of New Jersey."  Personnel at JAHMA affiliated management companies and housing sites wishing to learn more about the IN TIME OF NEED program can go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org) and click on the IN TIME OF NEED icon or they can contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator at 215-262-4230.

October 2006

The JAHMA Foundation, in partnership with Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey, is proud to announce the latest installation of furniture made in conjunction with the IN TIME OF NEED furniture distribution program. On Tuesday, October 24th, Thomasville installed new furniture in two different single bedroom apartments at Jones Hall (591 Montgomery Street) in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Montgomery Management Company manages Jones Hall. The recipients of the furniture were Ms. Fannie Brown and Mr. John Williams, both elderly longtime residents of Jones Hall. Both residents received new bedroom and living room furniture. The furniture that these two residents had been utilizing was very old and in some cases in disrepair. The JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville would like to thank Dorothy Harrington, Jones Hall Property Manager, and Mattie James, Senior Vice President of Essex Plaza Management Company, for recommending these worthy tenants and facilitating the installation.

Over the course of the next several months the JAHMA IN TIME OF NEED program and Thomasville are committed to making additional furniture placements with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey. In fact, two additional residents in different locations have been approved to receive furniture with the installation dates to be announced in the near future. The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply. The JAHMA Foundation is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a quality company like Thomasville. Established as part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey (www.thomasvillestores.com) opened its first store in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on August 31, 2001. Since that time, an additional four stores have been opened in Paramus, Princeton, Eatontown, and East Hanover, New Jersey. This Thomasville store network is owned and operated by a management group with Michael Massood as President and Chief Operating Officer.

This joint venture between the JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey exemplifies the continuing commitment of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties. Without question one of the more compelling aspects of Tuesday's installation was the emotionally moving reaction of both Ms Brown and Mr. Williams. Among the many dignitaries in attendance at the installation were Jersey City Mayor Jeramiah Healy, JAHMA President and President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex Plaza Management Company and Montgomery Management Company, J. Kenneth Pagano, Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Philadelphia Multi-Family Hub, Connie Loukatos, Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Newark Multi-Family Program Center, Walter Kreher, and Director of Property Management for New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency, Anthony Cupano. Anyone wishing to learn more about the IN TIME OF NEED program can go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org) and click on THE IN TIME OF NEED icon or they can contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator, at 215-262-4230.

December 2006

Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey in partnership with the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) Foundation is proud to announce the most recent installation of furniture as part of its IN TIME OF NEED furniture distribution program. On Thursday, December 7th, Thomasville installed furniture in the three-bedroom apartment of Ms Paulette Junius living at the Princeton Community Village in Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton Community Village is managed by Princeton Community Housing. Ms Junius, who came to The Princeton Community Village within the last year with two of her grandchildren, is a victim of the Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. As a result, the family had very little furniture in their apartment. They received new furniture for the dining room and the living room. The JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville would like to thank Susan O'Malley, Princeton Community Village Property Manager, and Mary Maybury, assistant manager at Princeton Community Village, for recommending this worthy family and facilitating the installation.
Over the course of the next several months Thomasville and the JAHMA Foundation are committed to making additional furniture placements through the IN TIME OF NEED program with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey. In fact, another resident at a different South Jersey property has been approved to receive furniture with the installation to take place within the next month. The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply. The JAHMA Foundation is sincerely and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a high quality company like Thomasville. Established as part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey (www.thomasvillestores.com) opened its first store in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on August 31, 2002. Since that time, an additional four stores have been opened in Paramus, Princeton, Eatontown, and East Hanover, New Jersey. This Thomasville store network is owned and operated by a management group with Michael Massood as President and Chief Operating Officer.
This joint venture between Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey and the JAHMA Foundation exemplifies the continuing commitment of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties. Without a doubt one of the more compelling aspects of Thursday's installation was the emotionally moving reaction of Ms Junius and her family. Among the many dignitaries in attendance at the installation were: JAHMA President, J. Kenneth Pagano; President of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey, Michael Massood; and the Director of Property Management for New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency, Anthony Cupano. Anyone wishing to learn more about the IN TIME OF NEED program can go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org) and click on the IN TIME OF NEED icon or they can contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator, at 215-262-4230.

January 2007

Encore Enterprises in partnership with the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) Foundation is proud to announce the most recent installation of furniture as part of its IN TIME OF NEED furniture distribution program. On Thursday, January 11, 2007, Thomasville Furniture Galleries (Encore Enterprises is the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey owner and operator of six Thomasville Furniture Galleries) installed furniture in the one bedroom apartment of Ms Rose Marie Horsley living at the MSAA Manor Apartments in Glassboro, New Jersey. MSAA Manor is managed by PRD Management Company of Merchantville, New Jersey. Ms Horsley received new furniture for the bedroom, dining room, and the living room. The JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville would like to thank Mary Anne Wolf, MSAA Manor Property Manager, and Linda Wilson, Social Services Coordinator at MSAA Manor, for recommending this worthy resident and facilitating the installation.

Over the course of the next several months Thomasville and the JAHMA Foundation are committed to making additional furniture placements through the IN TIME OF NEED program with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey. The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply. The JAHMA Foundation is sincerely and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a high quality company like Thomasville. Established as part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Furniture Galleries operated under the Encore Enterprises umbrella (encore@thomasville.com) opened its first store in Wilmington, Delaware, in December, 2001. Since that time, an additional five stores have been opened in Moorestown, New Jersey; Oxford Valley, King of Prussia, Allentown, and Montgomeryville all in Pennsylvania. This Thomasville store network is owned and operated by Clair Sauder and Brian Good.

This joint venture between Encore Enterprises and the JAHMA Foundation exemplifies the continuing commitment of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties. Without a doubt one of the more compelling aspects of the furniture installation was the emotionally moving reaction of Ms Horsley. Among the many dignitaries in attendance at the installation were: JAHMA President, J. Kenneth Pagano; Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Philadelphia Multi-Family Program Center, Connie Loukatos; Representing the Moorestown Thomasville Furniture Gallery, Michelle Schuck.

Any one wishing to learn more about the IN TIME OF NEED program can go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org) and click on the IN TIME OF NEED icon or they can contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator, at 215-262-4230.

May 2007

Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey in partnership with the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) Foundation is proud to announce the installation of furniture as part of its IN TIME OF NEED (ITON) furniture distribution program. On Tuesday, May 15th, Thomasville installed furniture in the three bedroom apartment of Ms. Roslin Nardiello at the Winteringham Village in Toms River, New Jersey. Winteringham Village is managed by the Interstate Realty Management Company headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey. Ms Nardiello and her daughter and son have lived at Winteringham Village for several years and have been unable to completely furnish their home. They received living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture. The JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville would like to thank Nancy Siebert, social service coordinator, and Terry D'Amato, property manager of Winteringham Village, for recommending this worthy family and facilitating the installation.

Over the course of the next several months Thomasville and the JAHMA Foundation are committed to making additional furniture placements through the IN TIME OF NEED program with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey. In fact, the Foundation is processing other applications to the program and anticipates additional installations within the next few months. The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply. The JAHMA Foundation is sincerely and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a high quality company like Thomasville. Established as a part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey (www.thomasvillestores.com) opened its first store in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on August 31, 2002. Since that time, an additional four stores have been opened in Paramus, Princeton, Eatontown, and East Hanover, New Jersey. This Thomasville store network is owned and operated by a management group with Michael Massood as President and Chief Operating Officer.

This joint venture between Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey and the JAHMA Foundation exemplifies the continuing commitment of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties. Without a doubt one of the more compelling aspects of Tuesday's installation was the emotionally moving reaction of Ms Nardiello and her family. Among the many dignitaries in attendance at the installation were: President of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey, Michael Massood; Thomasville’s Vice President of Sales, Mike Trapasso; Director of Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Newark Multi-Family Program Center, Walter Kreher; Thomasville’s Eatontown store manager, Anthony Martelli; and Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey Director of Advertising and Marketing, Patty Forti.

September 2007

IN TIME OF NEED PROGRAM PROVIDES FURNITURE TO TWO MORE WORTHY RESIDENTS

The JAHMA Foundation in partnership with Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey recently provided new furniture to two elderly residents through the IN TIME OF NEED Furniture Distribution Program. On Tuesday, September 18th, Mr. Frank Dolan of Centerbridge I and Mr. Hollis Brown of Ehrhart Gardens Senior Housing were the recipients of the new furniture provided by and installed by Thomasville. Centerbridge I is in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and is managed by Hillcrest Management Company. Ehrhart Gardens is in Union, New Jersey, and managed by Kriegman & Smith, Inc. Since both gentlemen live in small efficiency apartments it was possible to do both installations in the same day. While the furniture was not identical both men received a sofa, an upholstered chair and ottoman, an end table, a coffee table, a two chair dinette set, a dresser, lamps, wall hangings, and a rug. Prior to the installation both men were living with substandard furniture and lacked the financial wherewithal to replace the furniture on their own.. Without question, one of the best parts of this program is the special reaction of recipients when they return to their apartment and see their new furniture after it has been installed and arranged by the Thomasville representatives. September 18th's recipients were no exception. The JAHMA Foundation would like to express its sincere thanks to Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey (store locations in Princeton, Eatontown, Paramus, East Hanover and Woodbrige) and their employees for their continuing support of this very worthwhile program. The feedback that the Foundation has received from management companies and site personnel from the sites that have been selected to receive furniture has been extremely positive. Anyone wishing to get more information and/or apply to IN TIME OF NEED should go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org)and click on the ITON icon or contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, Program Administrator, at bwjec@comcast.net or at 215-262-4230. The JAHMA Foundation continues to endeavor to improve the quality of resident life through programs like the IN TIME OF NEED Furniture Distribution Program.

 

November 2007

CAMDEN RESIDENT AT CAMDEN OAKS APARTMENTS RECEIVES NEW FURNITURE THROUGH JAHMA/THOMASVILLE IN TIME OF NEED PROGRAM

Encore Enterprises in partnership with the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) Foundation is proud to announce the most recent installation of furniture as part of its IN TIME OF NEED furniture distribution program. On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Thomasville Furniture Galleries (Encore Enterprises is the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey owner and operator of six Thomasville Furniture Galleries) installed furniture in the two bedroom apartment of Ms April Love living at the Camden Oaks Apartments in Camden, New Jersey. Camden Oaks is managed by Community Realty Management Company of Pleasantville, New Jersey. Ms Love received new furniture for both bedrooms, the dining room, and the living room. The JAHMA Foundation would like to acknowledge American Furniture Rentals and their General Manager, Frank McCall, for the gracious donation of two queen size mattresses and box springs. The JAHMA Foundation and Thomasville would like to thank Pamela Monroe, Vice President for Operations at Community Realty Management, and her fine staff for recommending this worthy resident for consideration. Further, the JAHMA Foundation would like to express its appreciation to Suzanne Sigmund, Linda Reilly and Kelly Hitchner, all of the Community Realty Management home office, and Dennis Cream, Sr., Camden Oaks Property Manager, for their assistance in facilitating the installation.

Over the course of the next several months Thomasville and the JAHMA Foundation are committed to making additional furniture placements through the IN TIME OF NEED program with residents of JAHMA affiliated properties throughout New Jersey. The furniture program is one of two major ongoing activities of the JAHMA Foundation; the other being a scholarship program to which residents of JAHMA affiliated properties are eligible to apply. The JAHMA Foundation is sincerely and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to partner with a high quality company like Thomasville. Established as part of the growing Thomasville retail store network, Thomasville Furniture Galleries operated under the Encore Enterprises umbrella (encore@thomasville.com) opened its first store in Wilmington, Delaware, in December, 2001. Since that time, an additional five stores have been opened in Moorestown, New Jersey; Oxford Valley, King of Prussia, Allentown, and Montgomeryville all in Pennsylvania. This Thomasville store network is owned and operated by Clair Sauder and Brian Good.

This joint venture between Encore Enterprises and the JAHMA Foundation exemplifies the continuing commitment of the Foundation to provide meaningful assistance to needy residents at JAHMA affiliated properties. Without a doubt one of the more compelling aspects of the furniture installation was the emotionally moving reaction of Ms Love and her family. Among the many dignitaries in attendance at the installation were: Michael Simmons, President, Community Realty Management; Geneva Dixon from the Easter Seals Society (owners of the Camden Oaks property); and Keyana Ralph representing the office of Camden Mayor Faison. Anyone wishing to learn more about the IN TIME OF NEED program can go to the JAHMA website (www.jahma.org) and click on the IN TIME OF NEED icon or they can contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, the program administrator, at 215-262-4230.