Paving The Way For Troops Who Are Coming Home (NAPSA)—A new program is expressing a message of gratitude to servicemen and -women across the country by helping them tran- sition out of the military and adjust to life at home. Belgard Hardscapes, a leading provider of interlocking pavers, paving stone and wall products, has launched the Welcome Home initiative to benefit the USO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting and comforting American troops and their families throughout every step of their military journey. From now until Veterans Day, Belgard will donate $100 to the USO for every paver project installed, ultimately aiming to provide up to $150,000 in both financial donations and in-kind services to the USO. The funds raised by Belgard will support USO transition programs that provide services ranging from rsum writing and job networking to creating a more functional A new program is designed to help returning troops transition out of the military and adjust to life at home. with Belgard gives everyday Americans a way to support troops and their families transi- tioning backto civilian life.” Belgard is proud to have many veterans in owner, managerial and other roles in its company. Jason Testa, for example, is a Belgard Authorized Contractor and owner of J&C Landscaping Design and home environment. Construction in Hamilton, New Jersey. As an Army veteran who different roles within the company every $100 donation Belgard who have served and give back to military, it means a lot to me that Belgard is choosing to honor our troops this way.” The company encourages new and current contractors to join the company and the USOin their initiative to wel- Said Jackie Paulsen of Belgard Hardscapes, “Our Belgard family is comprised of many veterans in and our external partners. This initiative allows us to honor those those who havesacrificed so much for our nation.” “Transitioning out of the mili- tary can be difficult,” said Christy Hartsell, USO vice president of corporate alliances. “That’s why the USO is focused on providing programs and services that give troops the tools and resources they need to tran- sition with confidence. We are so grateful that our partnership served two tours in Iraq, he feels personally connected to the initia- tive and has pledged to match makes to the USO for his projects. Says Jason, “Having served in the come troops home. Donation opportunities for these trade partners range from $100—$500 from now until Veterans Day. For more information about the program, visit www.belgard.com/ home.
