Marlo Furniture Gives Back to Non-Profit Community

Marlo Furniture Gives Back to Non-Profit Community

Forestville, Md. – (April 2006) - Marlo Furniture, the largest furniture retailer in the Washington, D.C. area, recently donated $400,000 worth of furniture to AMVETS and Mission of Love Charities, Inc.
AMVETS is a non-profit organization supporting America’s veterans and active military personnel. Mission of Love Charities, Inc. is a local charity that remedies crisis and homelessness by satisfying basic human needs and offering services that provide long-term stability.
“Marlo Furniture has been in the D.C. area for more than 50 years, and we feel that it’s important to give back to the community. We’re happy to pitch in to help those in need,” said Neal Glickfield, president, Marlo Furniture.
AMVETS, a leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America’s Armed Forces, provides not only support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, but also community services that enhance the quality of life for this nation’s citizens.
Mission of Love Charities, Inc., founded in 1992, attempts to close the gap between those with plenty and those in need. The Mission serves economically disadvantaged persons annually throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
“This past year, we’ve established a relationship with the Glickfield family and Marlo Furniture. We’re very pleased and most appreciative of their continued support,” said Douglas Edwards, president and CEO, Mission of Love Charities, Inc.
Marlo Furniture, a strong believer in the value of giving-back, donates in-kind gifts each year to many charities. Some other recipients have included: American Heart Association, Hooray for Hospice, St. Luke House, Capital Area Food Bank, Aspenic Christian Church, the Salvation Army, Behind the Blind and Hebrew Homes of Greater Washington.
Marlo Furniture has been a strong presence in the D.C. market for over fifty years. The first store opened in 1955. Now there are four: Forestville, Laurel, Rockville and Alexandria. A fifth store will open in Chantilly, Va., and a large distribution and clearance center is slated for Bowie, Md.
Marlo Furniture was founded by Lou Glickfield. He named his chain of stores by combining the first name of his wife, Marilyn, with his name Lou, hence MAR-LO. The chain has won numerous awards for its showrooms, merchandise and Glickfield’s business savvy.
For more information, check out the following websites: www.marlofurniture.com, www.amvets.org and www.molinc.org.

Contact: Tracey Spotts, 202-413-1099