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4|July 2019
Braxton-Bragg Supports
Community with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Build and Donation
Employees of Braxton-Bragg partic- ipated in a Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Team Adopt-a-Build Day on May 11, as a part of its 25 Good Deeds to celebrate 25 years in business.
a reality. God bless all the people that are willing to help and work with us.”
Volunteers from Braxton-Bragg
at the Habitat for Humanity jobsite, from left: Matt Maples, Rick Stimac, Jeff Dykstra, Derek Brodka.
This Knoxville Habitat house is built with the very deserving Bussell family. Ruth Bussell is a single mom of three teen- agers – Nicholas (14), Diamond (16) and Boston (18), who is also coping with vari- ous medical challenges including diabetes and a blood clot that can lead to seizures. Despite her health issues, Ruth still works hard and loves her longtime job as a cer- tified nursing assistant at a local nursing home.
After experiencing numerous issues over the years as renters–from a ceiling collapse to a fire and then mold–Ruth and her fam- ily are so thankful for the opportunity to own their own home.
“Owningahomehasalwaysbeenadream to me,” said Bussell. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to partner with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity to make my dream
“Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is so grateful for Braxton-Bragg’s generous support, not only financially, but through their time and volunteering,” said Kristen Kaldenberg, Habitat for Humanity Donor Relations Manager. “As a team, they de- cided to dedicate their Saturday to help Ruth and her family in the construction of their home. It’s through these tangible experiences that we are able to share our mission and engage organizations like Braxton-Bragg in a meaningful way.”
“It was an honor and a privilege to help this deserving family achieve their dream of owning a house, in conjunction with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity and other communitymembers,”saidRickStimac, Braxton-Bragg CEO.
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Stimac installs siding on the home.
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Training, Health and Education Sponsored by Braxton-Bragg
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Braxton-Bragg Supports Community with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Build
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Natural Stone Institute Completes 22nd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation .......................... 5 Installer of the Year Competition at TISE 2020 – Call for Entries................................................... 7 InnoChem LLC Announces Expansion to New Headquarters ...................................................... 12 Natural Stone Institute Receives Pillar Award .................................................................................... 15 Braxton-Bragg’s Interactive Booth a Hit at Industry Showcase in Austin, Texas .................. 20 USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Ceramic Tile from China .................... 24 LPI Adds New Software Feature to Ensure Greater Accuracy ..................................................... 29
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