In observance of Veterans Day 2024, 84 Lumber is supporting organizations dedicated to assisting military members and their families. This year’s initiatives reflect 84 Lumber’s commitment to honoring the service and sacrifices of veterans, both within the company and throughout the nation.
“As a company that believes in supporting, honoring, and hiring our military veterans, 84 Lumber is honored to give back in ways that are meaningful and supportive,” said 84 Lumber owner and CEO Maggie Hardy. “These initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to giving back to those who have or are serving to defend our freedom and our nation.”
Highlights of 84 Lumber’s contributions include:
- Donation of Operation Appreciation shirts—84 Lumber will donate 100 of its Operation Appreciation shirts to veterans receiving care at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital, where they will be distributed on Nov. 11, 2024.
- Presenting partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Military Appreciation Game—84 Lumber is the presenting partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Military Appreciation Game on Monday, November 11, 2024.
- Supporting Operation Gratitude’s care packages—The company will contribute 250 custom-branded yo-yos to Operation Gratitude’s November 2024 care packages, helping Americans express appreciation to military and first responders. Since 2003, Operation Gratitude has delivered over 4 million care packages.
- Providing 100 U.S. flags to Fisher House Foundation—Continuing its partnership with Fisher House, 84 Lumber will donate a U.S. flag to each Fisher House facility, which provides free lodging to the families of veterans receiving medical care. A personalized thank-you card will accompany each flag.
- Contribution to Operation H.O.M.E.—84 Lumber is proud to donate $10,000 to Operation H.O.M.E., an organization that reunites military members with their families during the holidays. This donation will allow five soldiers to return home and spend the holidays with loved ones.
- Honoring veteran associates—84 Lumber will recognize the service of three veteran associates:
- Craig Caldwell, an 84 Lumber associate since 2003, is currently a door shop manager in Plant City, Florida. Caldwell was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and served in the U.S. Army as a 63T Bradley mechanic from 1998 through 1999. Caldwell will be featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
- Jobe Horned, who joined 84 Lumber in 2018, is currently a store manager in Danville, Indiana. Horned, who enlisted in 2014, was stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (formerly known as Fort Bragg), and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Horned will be featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier.
- Zachary Nisson, working with 84 Lumber since 2020, is currently an operations manager at the company’s Mt. Airy, Maryland store. Nisson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2011, was stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (formerly known as Fort Bragg), and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment as an infantryman. Nisson ended active duty in September 2016 before joining the Maryland National Guard’s 175th Infantry Regiment, part of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division. In total, Nisson has been serving in the military for 13 years. Nisson will be featured in the Baltimore Business Journal.
- 84 Lumber Guests on the Builder Nuggets Podcast—84 Lumber’s Director of Multifamily Homes Jason Hinsken, a U.S. Marines veteran, and the company’s Director of Talent Acquisition Joe Jena, will guest on the Builder Nuggets Podcast, scheduled for release on Nov. 5, 2024, as they discuss hiring veterans and how veterans can make the best employees.
These initiatives reflect 84 Lumber’s appreciation for the dedication of service members and their families, honoring their contributions this Veterans Day.
