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 desire to improve the lives of its customers while upholding a genuine respect for the community and the environment. As a proud member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Southern Furniture was committed to building a sustainable planet for the future.
Jerome W.Bolick was recognized as LR Business Council’s Business Leader of the Year. He is foundation manager and trustee of Bolick Foundation, which is a charitable organization whose purpose is to support health, children and youth, arts and culture, higher education, social and human services, and Lutheran organizations.
2002 Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon: The Bolick Foundation was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as an Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation. Excerpts from the program included: The pattern of humble giving, without a thought to recognition or praise, is consistent across Catawba County as Mr. Jerome Bolick actively listens for needs and then gives generously, without fanfare.
The philanthropic philosophy of The Bolick Foundation can be reflected in a quote by John Wesley, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can.”