Three Building Product Manufacturers Contribute to Homes for Disabled Troops

Three building product manufacturers, Simonton Windows, Style Solutions and Hy-Lite Products, have joined forces to support the efforts of Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organization that builds specially adapted homes for disabled veterans. The organization was founded by John Gonsalves, a Massachusetts contractor, after he learned that Sgt. Peter Damon had returned from Iraq with an injury that resulted in him losing both arms.

Led completely by a volunteer staff, Homes for Our Troops hopes to raise funds for and build several homes for soldiers. As the homes are constructed, the three companies will be on hand with donations. Simonton will donate ENERGY STAR compliant window packages with low-maintenance vinyl frames. Style Solutions will contribute a package of interior and exterior millwork products, while Hy-Lite will supply privacy-assuring acrylic block products.

"These returning soldiers will need easy-care, quality products in their homes," said Chris Monroe, Simonton's vice president of marketing. "We-and our sister companies-are pleased to be able to donate the products and support that will make the lives of returning service people better in some small way. We want to show the veterans how much we appreciate everything they've given for our country."