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Johnson Controls donates heating and cooling systems to
12 military families.
York® distributors and contractors support Building
Homes for Heroes.
Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, and
its York brand of heating and cooling contractors and
distributors, are launching sponsorship of the Building
Homes for Heroes program, a national organization that
recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of
the United States Armed Forces by supporting the needs
of severely wounded or disabled soldiers and their
families. The Building Homes for Heroes initiative
strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the
homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage
free.
Through this sponsorship, Johnson Controls, along with
its distributors and contractors nationwide, will be
donating quality heating and cooling systems, including
installation and labor costs, to 12 military families.
These donations will assist in the completion of homes
being renovated and built from the ground up.
The first veteran to benefit from the York brand of
Johnson Controls sponsorship is Army Specialist Eduardo
Fuentes-Bueno, who, with his family at his side, will
receive the keys to his new home in a "Welcome Home"
ceremony in Peoria, Arizona, on July 3. The veteran of
the war in Afghanistan suffered a traumatic brain injury
as well as serious injuries to both legs in a grenade
attack in February 2012.
"The support of companies like Johnson Controls and its
high quality York heating and cooling distributors and
contractors nationwide enables our organization to reach
more veterans in need and help them begin to rebuild
their lives," said Chad Gottlieb, director of
construction development, Building Homes for Heroes. "We
work very hard to keep overhead costs down while
continuing to install quality materials in the homes we
construct, so these donations are especially valued."
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Johnson Controls regularly aligns itself with
organizations that significantly impact the lives of
people and communities. "Community involvement is at the
core of our business," said Rod Rushing, vice president
and general manager, Unitary Products Group at Johnson
Controls. "We are dedicated to serving the communities
where we live and work and are especially proud to offer
a small token of our appreciation for the tremendous
sacrifices made by veterans and their families on our
behalf."
The York brand of Johnson Controls donated a 4-ton York
Affinity heat pump, and York contractor George Brazil
Home Services, Phoenix, Arizona, installed the heating
and cooling services for the Fuentes-Bueno family's new
home. The participating distributor is US Air
Conditioning Distributors.
"The decision to participate in the Building Homes for
Heroes program was an easy one to make," said Jim Probst,
President/Owner of George Brazil Services. "It's
gratifying to think that we can honor the service of
veterans like Eduardo and support their families by
providing them with comfortable, air conditioned homes."
Over the next several months, York heating and
air-conditioning contractors across the country will
donate heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)
products, as well as their time and talents, to support
military families in their communities and move them
into new or renovated homes in time for the holidays.
Upcoming "Welcome Home" ceremonies are scheduled as
follows:
Saturday, September 06, 2014, in San Marcos, California
Saturday, September 13, 2014, in Riverview, Florida
Saturday, September 27, 2014, in Riverview, Florida
Tuesday, September 30, 2014, in Bradenton, Florida
Saturday, October 18, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas
Saturday, December 13, 2014, in El Paso, Texas
Building Homes for Heroes encourages attendance at these
events. In addition, the organization invites anyone
wishing to volunteer or make a donation to contact
Building Homes for Heroes at
info@buildinghomesforheroes.org.
York products from Johnson Controls include
energy-efficient, residential central air conditioners,
heat pumps, furnaces and accessories and innovative
light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems
marketed through a national distribution network and
delivered to home- and building-owners through qualified
York heating and cooling contractors. For more
information about York, visit:
www.york.com.
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and
industrial leader serving customers in more than 150
countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality
products, services and solutions to optimize energy and
operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid
automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid
and electric vehicles; and interior systems for
automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back
to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first
electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies
and disciplined focus on operational execution, we are
committed to delivering value to shareholders and making
our customers successful. In 2014, Corporate
Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as
the #12 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate
Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
Building Homes for Heroes®
Building Homes for Heroes®, Inc. recognizes the
tremendous sacrifices of the men and women of the United
States Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely
combat wounded or disabled soldiers and their families.
It is a national organization committed to supporting
these brave men and women, with a goal to build homes
for families in dire need. For more information on these
projects, please call 516-684-9220 or visit the
organization's website at
www.buildinghomesforheroes.org.
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