Volunteer Contractors, Under the Leadership of Martin-Harris Construction, to Build New Equestrian Facility for Veterans and First Responders as Part of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Charitiesβ Operation Opening Doors Project
Construction charity organization ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Charities, Inc. announced today that it will build a new equestrian center for a local charity group that provides equestrian programs and activities for veterans, their families and local first responders. As part of its annual Operation Opening Doors effort, contractors will donate their time, expertise and money to create a new facility for .
βThis project gives us a chance to give back to those who sacrifice so much for our freedom and safety,β said Jim Clemens, chairman emeritus of Philadelphia, Pa.-based Clemens Construction Co. and the chairman of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Charities. βWe want these brave men and women to have a place to bring their families, relax and enjoy a day of riding.β
Since its establishment in 2006, Horses 4 Heroes has been operating out of the back yard of the woman who founded the group, Sydney Knott. But thanks to ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Charities, Inc. and the help of many member firms, the group has received permission from Las Vegas to build a new facility at the historic Tule Springs Ranch on the northern end of town.
Las Vegas-based has volunteered to serve as the lead contractor for the charitable effort. The has also committed to recruiting many of its members to participate in the effort. The new facility will have an area for farm animals, riding arena and Mare Motel, as well as new fencing. In addition, the team will renovate one of the Ranchβs old cottages into a residence for the horse caretaker and perform significant site-prep work. The facility is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 6.
βContractors have an obligation to give back to the communities that have helped make us so successful,β said Guy Martin, vice president at Martin-Harris Construction and president of the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ of Las Vegas. βWe wanted to give something to show our appreciation for that our military and first responder families do on our behalf.β
Clemens said the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Charities group is currently fundraising to support the soon-to-be renovated facility. He noted that the charitable group was established six years ago to channel and support the charitable efforts of the construction community. He added that the group held previous national Operation Opening Doors projects in Washington, D.C., Honolulu, Orlando and Palm Springs.
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