Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis, a decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, received a mortgage-free custom home in Nashville, Tennessee thanks to the generosity of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Hargis served four tours in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and sustained severe injuries during his final deployment. LP Building Solutions donated trim and siding, as well as financial support through their LP Foundation. The LP Foundation has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation since 2022 to donate eight homes so far to veterans in-need, each customized for the family. The home is designed to meet Hargis’ special needs as a double amputee, providing him and his family with a forever home.
The Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program works to provide custom-built homes to disabled veterans in need, while LP Building Solutions has been a proud partner in this effort. LP’s Vice President of Specialty Sales & Marketing, Craig Sichling, spoke about the partnership and the dedication of the home to the Hargis family. Hargis, a graduate of the Army Ranger School and trained K9 handler, shared the story of the night raid in 2013 that resulted in catastrophic injuries for himself and his team. He lost both legs as a result of injuries sustained from buried IEDs during the mission, with his K9 companion also being killed. The donation of the custom home to the Hargis family was a powerful and moving experience for all involved.
LP Building Solutions sees their partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation as a way to honor and support the veterans who have sacrificed so much for their country. By providing mortgage-free forever homes to veterans like Hargis, they aim to address the shortage of housing for wounded veterans and support sustainability in America. Veterans make up a small percentage of the population but a disproportionately high percentage of the homeless population, highlighting the importance of initiatives like the R.I.S.E. program. LP Building Solutions is committed to making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families by partnering with organizations like the Gary Sinise Foundation.
The partnership between LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation has resulted in the donation of eight custom homes to veterans in-need so far, with the most recent one going to retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis and his family. The dedication of the home was a touching moment for all involved, as they were able to provide a forever home designed specifically to meet Hargis’ special needs as a double amputee. Hargis’ story of sacrifice and resilience serves as a reminder of the bravery and dedication of the men and women who serve in the military. The donation of the home is a small token of gratitude for his service and a way to provide him with a place to call home free of charge.
Through their partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, LP Building Solutions has been able to support veterans like Hargis and their families by providing them with custom-built homes designed to meet their unique needs. The dedication of the homes is a powerful and moving experience for all involved, showcasing the impact that a simple gesture of generosity can have on the lives of those who have served their country. LP Building Solutions is proud to support initiatives that honor and empower veterans, and they remain committed to making a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for their country. The donation of mortgage-free homes to veterans in-need is just one way that they are working to address the shortage of housing for wounded veterans and support sustainability in America.
