Jerome Bolick, President of Southern Furniture Company of Conover was elected president of the American Furniture Hall of Fame for the 1998/99 fiscal year.

The Bolick Foundation invested in over 200 partners in 2023 with total investments over $11,000,000.  To enhance the application experience, The Bolick Foundation implemented grantmaking software.  Temelio was chosen as the provider.  The grant process was moved fully online for the December 2023 funding cycle.

Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod joined the Board of Directors of The Bolick Foundation. The Bolick Foundation Board initiated two funding cycles per fiscal year. Partners and potential partners may apply once during the Foundation’s fiscal year (July 1-June 30) by submitting an application by October 31 for December funding disbursements or by April 30..Read More

The Bolick Foundation established new application processes and procedures that were highlighted on the new Foundation website (www.bolickfoundation.org).  In addition, funding opportunities grew from 74 programs in 2019 to 130 funding opportunities in 2021.   March 4, 2021:  Jerome and Linda Bolick were awarded the Eisleben Circle Gold Membership in recognition and grateful appreciation for their generous support of Concordia Seminary, St…Read More

The family legacy continues. The Bolick Foundation’s financial base grew and so did the need for an executive director. Jerome W. Bolick remained President of The Bolick Foundation and Joy Cline was selected as the first executive director. June, 2020: The first e-newsletter was released.

Growth brings about change. From relationships to sustainability practices to our commitment to superior craftsmanship, Southern Furniture Company does everything with great care, a little inventiveness and a lot of integrity… and has from the start. After 96 years in the making, Samson Holding acquired Southern Furniture Company to support its Universal Furniture brand. Two new Board members were added to The Bolick..Read More

We have a genuine respect for our community and environment. For five decades, Southern Furniture’s growth remained steady with over 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 300 employees holding true to its mission to create a great product that not only served purpose but enriched lives. Under the leadership and ownership of Jerome W. Bolick, the company was driven by a..Read More

We renewed our commitment to the community. Soon after Southern Furniture opened new offices and an impressive 15,000 square foot showroom in Conover, NC, Jerome W. Bolick became the President of Southern Furniture.