TAMPA, Fla., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The dream of
homeownership is about to become reality for a 40th veteran and his
family through PulteGroup's Built to Honor program. This
newest award marks a significant milestone in PulteGroup's efforts
to support our nation's servicemen and women. On Friday, July 8 at 9
a.m., Retired U.S. Army Sgt. John
Jaramillo and his family will receive a new mortgage-free
Centex home in the Greater Tampa
Bay area – Built to Honor's 40th home
dedication.
Watch a video here to celebrate the 40 Built to Honor
heroes.
PulteGroup's Built to Honor program was launched in 2013 to
recognize and thank returning military personnel injured during
their term of service by providing mortgage-free homes to selected
veterans and their families. In just three years, a total of
40 veterans, along with their 70 children across 15 states are
creating life-long memories in their new homes. Additionally, more
than 13,000 employee hours have been volunteered and 15,000
Notes of Love blanket the wall studs of these
homes.
"Upon returning home, many veterans, particularly those wounded
during their service, face a variety of challenges including
dealing with their injuries, transitioning back to civilian
life and finding suitable housing," said Ryan Marshall, president of PulteGroup. "As a
homebuilder, providing a home is the best way for PulteGroup to
help ease their struggles and give their families security, peace
of mind, and a place to call home.
It was always envisioned that a Built to Honor home was meant to
be a foundation on which the veteran and their family could build
the next stage of their lives, and many of them have done just
that, says Marshall. Several heroes are enrolled in college; some
have started their own businesses; some are giving back to their
communities by helping other veterans; while one hero has started a
community band for children and another hero recently taking silver
in the Invictus Games.
"Now, 40 homes later, we are humbled by the lives this program
has touched and amazed by how our Built to Honor heroes have
flourished as they rebuild their lives here at home," said
Marshall. "It must be highlighted that the Built to Honor
program is possible only because of the generous donations of time,
materials and financial support from our national and local
suppliers and trade partners who have enthusiastically supported
every build we have undertaken."
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. John
Jaramillo and Family to Receive the Keys
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. John
Jaramillo and his family will see their new
2,830-square-foot, fully-furnished and designer-decorated home for
the first time, which was built in collaboration with dozens of
national and local trade partners and Military Warriors Support
Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports our nation's
wounded heroes as they transition out of the military and into
civilian life.
In front of thousands of fans at last December's St. Petersburg
Bowl Game, Sgt. Jaramillo, his wife Dania, and two young children
Jazmin and John, Jr., were surprised to learn that they would be
the recipients of the new mortgage-free home. Sgt. Jaramillo served
two enlistments in the Army and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where he was injured by an
IED. He retired in 2013 and received numerous commendations,
including a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and two Army
Commendation Medals
"This very deserving veteran and his family got a fresh start
today and we hope their new Centex home will help provide them with
many future happy memories," said Sean
Strickler, president of the Company's West Florida
Division.
Located in the Bayridge Centex community in Ruskin, Florida, the two-story home was
customized for the family and includes five bedrooms, a game room,
covered lanai, and two-car garage. The family-friendly community
features a walking trail, private swimming pool, soccer field and
children's playground.
On Friday, July 8 at 9 a.m., join us at the dedication event, which
will be streamed live on Facebook at facebook.com/BuiltToHonor.
For more information about the 40th home, visit
http://bit.ly/BuiltToHonor40.
About Built to Honor™
PulteGroup's Built to Honor™ program was launched in 2013 to
recognize and thank returning military personnel who have been
injured during their term of service by providing mortgage-free
homes to veterans and their families. Built to Honor works in
partnership with nonprofit organizations to identify veteran
candidates. Follow Built to Honor @BuiltToHonor or
Facebook.com/BuiltToHonor.
About PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America's largest
homebuilding companies with operations in approximately 50
markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio
that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del
Webb, DiVosta Homes and John Wieland
Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the
industry's most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of
multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer
demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide
homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer inspired homes
and communities to make lives better.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup
brands, go to pultegroupinc.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com;
www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com and www.jwhomes.com. Follow
PulteGroup, Inc. on Twitter: @PulteGroupNews.
About Military Warriors Support Foundation
Military Warriors Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
charity, founded by Lt. General, Leroy Sisco, USA (Ret), in 2007.
Our Mission is to provide support for our nation's wounded heroes
and Gold Star Families as they transition out of the military and
into their new civilian life. This is a very fragile time for these
heroes, and their families, and it is our goal to provide programs
that facilitate a smooth and successful transition. Our programs
focus on housing and homeownership, employment, as well as
recreational activities and travel assistance. For more information
on MWSF please visit www.MilitaryWarriors.org.
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