An Army veteran, Joshua Hargis, received a mortgage-free custom home in Nashville, Tennessee, thanks to the generosity of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Hargis, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant and decorated Army Ranger, served four tours in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his final deployment, Hargis sustained severe injuries, resulting in the loss of both of his legs. The Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program, in collaboration with LP Building Solutions, donated the Hargis family’s forever home. LP Building Solutions donated trim and siding, as well as financial support through their LP Foundation. This partnership has resulted in the donation of eight homes to veterans in need, customized to meet each family’s specific needs.
LP Vice President of Specialty Sales & Marketing, Craig Sichling, shared his organization’s experience in donating a home to the Hargis family. LP has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation since 2022 and has dedicated eight homes to veterans in need. The home dedicated to the Hargis family was designed and built to meet Joshua’s special needs as a double amputee. Sichling emphasized the significance of providing a mortgage-free home to Hargis and his family, stating that it was a truly moving experience. Hargis, a graduate of the Army Ranger School and trained K9 Handler within the 75th Ranger Regiment, shared his experience of sustaining severe injuries during his final deployment in Afghanistan, which resulted in the loss of his legs.
The partnership between LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation aims to honor and support veterans who have sacrificed for their country. Sichling highlighted the importance of addressing the shortage of housing in America, particularly for wounded veterans like Hargis. Veterans make up approximately 7% of the population but constitute about 13% of the homeless population, emphasizing the need for organizations like LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation to provide support and housing solutions for those who have served their country. The partnership has allowed for a national reach, while also providing support in the communities where LP operates.
The donation of a mortgage-free custom home to the Hargis family is a testament to the commitment of both LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation to support and honor veterans who have sacrificed for their country. The home was specifically designed to meet Joshua Hargis’ special needs as a double amputee, providing him and his family with a forever home. LP Building Solutions has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation to donate eight homes to veterans in need, customized to meet each family’s unique requirements. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage in America and support veterans who have returned wounded from their service.
The story of Joshua Hargis, an Army veteran who received a mortgage-free custom home thanks to the generosity of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation, highlights the importance of supporting and honoring those who have served their country. Hargis, a decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, sustained severe injuries during his final deployment in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs. The dedicated partnership between LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation has resulted in the donation of eight homes to veterans in-need, including the custom home provided to the Hargis family. This initiative not only addresses the housing shortage in America but also provides support and assistance to veterans who have sacrificed for their country.
The collaboration between LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation exemplifies a commitment to honoring and supporting veterans like Joshua Hargis, who have put their lives on the line defending their country. LP has worked with the Gary Sinise Foundation to donate homes to veterans in need, customized to meet their specific requirements. The dedication of a mortgage-free custom home to the Hargis family in Nashville, Tennessee, is a powerful gesture of gratitude for Hargis’ service and sacrifice. This initiative aims to provide support and housing solutions for wounded veterans like Hargis, addressing the housing shortage in America and recognizing the contributions of those who have served their country.
