KISSIMMEE, FL – The REALTORS® Care Committee of the Osceola County Association of REALTORS® recently spent the day volunteering on-site at one of the Osceola Council on Aging’s residential properties building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled veteran. Members of the committee, along with other local volunteers, built a 32-foot ramp for the wheelchair-bound resident. The ramp project was funded by the Helping Homebound Heroes (HHH) grant provided by The Home Depot Foundation and Meals on Wheels America.
“We are honored to be supporting the Osceola Council on Aging. When we heard one of their disabled veterans was having a difficult time getting in and out of his home, we knew we had to help. He bravely served our country, and we are proud to show our gratitude for his service,” stated Justin Shrouder, REALTORS® Care Committee Chair.
The purpose of the REALTORS® Care Committee is to seek, develop and promote opportunities for the Osceola County Association of REALTORS® and its’ members to be engaged in the community. The committee identifies opportunities and encourages involvement from REALTORS® in order to make a strong, positive impact in the community.
“This ramp will greatly benefit this veteran and his wife, who has been serving as his caretaker. We love having our volunteers come to our aid and get involved whenever possible,” said Larry Belisle, HHH Coordinator.
The Osceola Council on Aging, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit, private charitable organization dedicated to providing services to enable independence and self-sufficiency for seniors, disabled adults, the disadvantaged, and families in poverty.
The Osceola County Association of REALTORS® is the largest professional trade association in Osceola County providing programs, services, continuing education, and advocacy for over 4,900 REALTORS® in Central Florida. For more information on the Osceola County Association of Realtors®, please visit www.osceolarealtors.com.
Pictured: Justin Shrouder, REALTORS® Care Committee Chair
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