NWFA Partners with R.I.S.E. to Help Veterans

St. Louis, MO, June 10, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has launched a partnership with actor Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) program, which builds smart homes for veterans who have sacrificed their health, many losing multiple limbs during their military service.

To launch the partnership, 600 members of the NWFA attended the St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium on April 28, where former U.S. Marine and combat veteran Nick Kimmel, a three-time amputee, delivered the ceremonial first pitch.

The following eight NWFA member manufacturers have committed to providing materials to R.I.S.E.: American OEM, Mannington Wood Floors, MAPEI, Mullican Flooring, Rust-Oleum, Sheoga Hardwood Flooring, Somerset Hardwood Flooring, and WD Flooring.

Distributors and contractors in the communities where homes are being built will have opportunities to participate, as well, creating locally based support for the home-building projects.

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