PULTE HOMES TO BUILD NEW HOME FOR LOCAL VETERAN AND FAMILY
Homebuilder Joins Forces with Operation FINALLY HOME and Local Contractors
In an episode filled with happy tears and joyful hearts, a U.S. war veteran was surprised with the announcement that he and his family will be given a newly-built, designer-decorated home through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program.
Sgt. Perry Haley and his wife Autumn were surprised live on CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin on February 19. They were brought to the CNN studios in Atlanta thinking they were being interviewed as part of a news story about veterans returning home after serving overseas. Instead, representatives from PulteGroup and Operation FINALLY HOME told them their dream of home ownership would become a reality – they will be homeowners of a new 2,600+ sq. ft. Pulte house in the Barrington community of Sugar Hill, Georgia.
“Sgt. Haley has served our country with pride and we hope this new home will help ease his struggles and provide his family many future happy memories,” said Casey Hill, president of PulteGroup’s Georgia operations. “PulteGroup is honored to participate with Operation FINALLY HOME to help put this brave veteran and his family in a better place.”
Haley joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school in 2000 and spent 13 years of his military career stationed at several bases, included Fort Drum in New York, Fort Campbell in Kentucky and Fort Stewart in Georgia. He was injured while serving in both Iraq and Korea, and has been dealing with health issues as a result of a brain tumor. He has received several commendations, including Army Achievement Medal, Army Superior Unit Award and Good Conduct Medal.
With the surprise announcement made, Pulte Homes will work with the family to customize the home and address their special needs. Perry, 33, his wife, Autumn and their children, Georgia (12), Eva (8), Hannah (3) applied for the new home through Operation FINALLY Home, Operation FINALLY HOME is a 501(c)(3) organization that honors wounded, ill and injured veterans and widows of fallen soldiers with new custom-built, mortgage-free homes.
“Operation FINALLY HOME is truly honored to be teaming once again with PulteGroup in changing the life of Sgt. Haley and his family,” said Rusty Carroll, executive director of Operation FINALLY HOME. “We feel wounded service members like Sgt. Haley have paid for their homes in full on the battle field. It is our responsibility to ensure they get them.”
The Haleys will be moving into the popular Mercer floor plan, which features four bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, screened lanai, and includes the newest consumer inspired home features, such as the Pulte Planning Center, Owner’s Entry with drop zones, and loft space for the kids. The home also well-appointed home features, including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.
According to Stephen Haines, vice president of sales for PulteGroup, the Barrington community is a perfect setting to raise a family. “Barrington has family-friendly amenities, like community pools and tennis courts, as well as proximity to Gary Pirkle Park. The Haley family is sure to enjoy building memories in their new home.”
PulteGroup, which has 19 actively selling communities under its Pulte Homes and Del Webb brands in Georgia, is donating the lot and construction of the home and is coordinating the donation of all materials and labor.
“This effort is not be possible without PulteGroup’s local suppliers and trade partners who are generously donating their time and materials to give Sgt. Haley and his family the home they deserve,” added Haines.
Sgt. Haley’s home is one of 20 new homes for wounded veterans the Company’s Built to Honor program plans to build across the nation in 2014.
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