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Gulf Power gives back to America’s Heroes

December 18, 2014
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Gulf Power’s second annual Clay Shoot for America’s Heroes held in November at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center in Pace raised funds for two local charities that support veterans in the Pensacola area and checks will be presented to the charities tomorrow, Dec. 19 at Gulf Power headquarters. The clay shoot raised money for Building Homes for Heroes® and Gulf Coast Veterans In Need — two charities that provide assistance to wounded military members and their families in Northwest Florida. “Many disabled veterans have nothing in their life to call their own or to be proud of. This support enables veterans to begin anew and start living life the way it should be,” said Army Sgt. Joshua Hamilton, who will receive a home from Building Homes for Heroes® on Dec. 27. Building Homes for Heroes® gives mortgage-free homes to wounded American service members. Locally, five homes have been given or pledged with plans for several more in Northwest Florida. Gulf Coast Veterans In Need supports severely injured veterans in the Pensacola Bay Area. The group works with individual service members to coordinate benefits, community resources and family needs and determines the level and type of additional assistance. “The Gulf Power fundraiser and the Building Homes for Heroes® organization has meant the world to us,” said retired Army Spc. Anthony Stroup. “It has given us the opportunity to build a solid foundation for our family and make new lasting memories together. Our family has moved 14 times in eight years, so now our children will have the chance to grow up in the same house in the same school district, and will be able to make lifelong friendships. We have a chance as a married couple to secure our future and provide the lifestyle we never had growing up.” Close to 80 volunteers from Gulf Power and the community hosted the clay shoot on Nov. 6 with 35 teams of sportsmen gunning for clays. Twenty-five sponsors showed their support to make the event possible and volunteers launched clays and scored endless rounds of shots from 130 participants. “There was terrific response from the community and once again we have selected two great causes that provide much needed support to our military veterans,” said Sandy Sims, Gulf Power manager of Community Relations. “Our employees are proud to support groups that support our military friends and neighbors — and the key is that our partners in the community feel the same way.” For more information about Building Homes for Heroes®, visit buildinghomesforheroes.org.

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