MIAMI – In honor of Veterans Day, the Miami HEAT, including HEAT legends Alonzo
Mourning and Glen Rice, worked alongside members of the U.S. Armed Forces,
Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade, Inc. and Ultimate Software staffers to help
renovate the homes of two local veterans in Miami-Dade County whose homes
suffered damage from Hurricane Irma. Today, November 10th, the HEAT aided former
Marine rifleman Robert Jenkins and Reserves Medical Technician Archie Coats in
funding the renovations for both homes including the installation of a new roof,
flooring, toilets, light fixtures, interior/exterior painting, landscaping and
new appliance installations. Lumber Liquidators donated laminate hardwood
flooring and BrandsMart USA donated a new stove as well as a new washer and
dryer.
As part of their ongoing commitment to support U.S. servicemen and servicewomen
at home and abroad through the Home Strong Initiative, Pat and Chris Riley have
committed to donating $25,000 apiece to both veterans.
“Hurricane Irma devastated our region and forever changed the lives of many
residents,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “But, through our most trying times,
the true mettle of people shines through. Our South Florida community has
rallied together to lift each other up in ways that speak to the compassion,
love and resolve of our citizens. Chris and I want to do our part in extending a
helping hand to our neighbors, particularly to Robert and Archie. These two men
sacrificed for our country and we are forever grateful for their service.”
The event included the following representatives:
Rebuilding Together Miami Dade Inc. is the nation’s leading nonprofit
organization working to preserve affordable housing through home renovations for
low-income homeowners.
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