HomeAid Georgia & Lennar Complete Apartment Renovation for Veterans
Atlanta – October 29, 2024 - HomeAid Georgia, Lennar, and Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) celebrated the completed renovation of nine units of affordable housing with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 17. Located on VEO’s Atlanta campus, this renovation is a significant step in helping veterans rebuild their lives. VEO has offered a range of services for over 16 years, including housing, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and workforce training, empowering veterans to achieve self-sufficiency.
The completion of Building C, which provides nine affordable apartments for veterans and their families, was made possible through the leadership and dedication of Adam Paterson and Derrick Valeriay, Area Construction Managers for Lennar Atlanta, who volunteered to lead renovations as HomeAid Builder Captains. With their guidance, the project – a year-long effort starting in September 2023 – took shape, driven by the generosity of Lennar and numerous trade partners. Collectively, approximately $300,000 in labor and materials were donated, transforming the building into a haven for veterans. Lennar also surprised VEO with an additional $50,000 donation during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, further underscoring their commitment to providing homes for veterans.
"It was an honor for Lennar to be selected to work on Building C at Veterans Empowerment Organization. Derrick and I were overjoyed to have the opportunity to serve the heroes who have served our country. Knowing that we have created a home for nine veterans and their families fills us with joy and pride,” said Adam Paterson, Lennar Builder Captain.
The success of this renovation was made possible by the contributions of the following companies, who provided their time, resources, and expertise to bring this project to life:
Mainscape Landscaping
Morelia Framing
Mozo Construction
PDI
Quick Roofing
Rusco Enterprises
SEI Group
Sherwin-Williams
Solid Rock Construction Group
Solrac Construction Group
Structured Drywall
Summit Fire & Security
Superior Indoor Comfort
Timberlake Cabinetry
Top South
Triad Building Solutions
Wanha New Construction Services
Woodman Insulation
24/7 Concrete
84 Lumber
Atlanta Glass & Mirror
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers
Atlanta Marble Manufacturing
Bison Plumbing
Builders FirstSource
Capitol Materials
Complete Permitting Services
De Jesus Painting
Electrolux Group
Ensign Building Solutions
Fairbanks Engineering Company
H2H Blinds
Hallway Plumbing
Juneau Construction Company
Keystone Builders Group
Lanehart Electrical Contractors
Magic Touch Construction Services
HomeAid Georgia – Formerly HomeAid Atlanta is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, with a mission to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education. HomeAid builds, renovates, and maintains facilities for nonprofits serving people experiencing homelessness. HomeAid has completed 200 construction projects at locations for victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more, utilizing connections with building industry professionals and community organizations. HomeAid also provides essential items like diapers, wipes, and hygiene products to those affected by homelessness. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Learn more at www.homeaidga.org.
