Harden Furniture backs Living Canopy Project
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 25, 2007
McConnellsville, N.Y. — Manufacturer Harden Furniture is supporting the Living Canopy Project, an initiative that aims to create opportunities for youth education and environmental cleanup in upstate New York.
Harden commissioned artist Brian Hibbard of Greensboro, N.C., to create a symbolic sculpture for the project, a 30-pound steel tree. To raise money for Living Canopy, the company will sell raffle tickets for the sculpture in its showroom at this week's High Point Market.
The Living Canopy Project aims to create awareness about the environment and generate funds for a land and water restoration effort. Students at the Camden High School science department in Camden, N.Y., and the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, N.Y., are taking part in the effort.
"Our goal at Harden has always been to be good stewards of the environment, and an important part of that effort is giving students the opportunity for hands-on experience with environmental issues," said Greg Harden, president of the high-end manufacturer. "Likewise, we have also been on the forefront of raising awareness regarding sound environmental practices within the furniture industry."
Greg Harden has served on the New York State Environmental Board since December.
The company will kick off the fundraising effort during the High Point Market on Tuesday, March 27, at 5 p.m. with an event honoring the fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer's 163 years in business. Raffle tickets will be on sale in Harden's showroom at 200 N. Hamilton St. throughout the week.
Harden will match the amount raised and donate all proceeds to the Living Canopy Project.
The holder of the winning ticket, who will be announced at the close of the market, can choose to have the impressive 30-pound steel tree sculpture delivered to any location, courtesy of Harden, or they may donate it to Camden High School as a record of the students' work.
Hibbard's artwork may be seen on his Web site, www.hibbardfinearts.com.
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