NWFA completes 57th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

Author:
Woodshop News Editors
Publish date:
Jun 30, 2021

The National Wood Flooring Association has provided flooring for its 57^th home in support of the Gary Sines Foundation RISE program, which builds specially adapted homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

The home dedication for U.S. Army Captain (Ret.) J.J. Guerrero took place on June 17 in Boerne, Texas. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member American OEM.

Captain Guerrero spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and 19 years in the U.S. Army. He was injured in 2007 by an explosively formed penetrator in Iraq, resulting in the loss of both legs.

Currently, 142 MWFA member companies have donated product, logistics, and installation services. For more, visit www.nwfa.org.

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