The Brick Announces Sponsorship of Homes For Heroes Foundation to Support Homeless Veterans in Edmonton
14 Junio 2021 - 8:00AM
The Brick, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leon’s Furniture Limited
(“LFL” or “Leon’s”) (TSX:LNF), is proud to announce the company’s
sponsorship of the Edmonton ATCO Veterans Village (the Village), a
housing initiative from Homes For Heroes Foundation, designed to
support Canadian Armed Forces Veterans who are experiencing
homelessness.
The Village, located in the community of Evansdale in Edmonton,
will consist of 20 tiny modular homes, a resource centre,
counselors office, recreation space and gardens. Through its
sponsorship as a Community Partner, The Brick is donating
furniture, appliances and other necessary items to furnish the
homes – each less than 300 square feet in size but fully equipped
with the features of a larger home.
“As a proudly Canadian company – one with deep Edmonton roots –
The Brick stands behind Canadian Armed Forces Veterans,” said Dave
Freeman, President, The Brick. “These men and women have risked
everything for Canadians, and we are grateful for their service.
The Brick is honoured to support Homes For Heroes Foundation by
providing furnishings and appliances to make these tiny houses
homes, ultimately creating safe, comfortable spaces for our
country’s heroes at a time when they need it most.”
More than 5,000 Veterans are homeless in Canada. Homes For
Heroes Foundation’s mission is to end this issue by providing
unique, affordable housing and critical support services for
Veterans. The organization endorses the concepts of “Housing First”
and “Harm Reduction,” providing wrap-around service delivery
through a team-based and collaborative case management
approach.
“Homes For Heroes Foundation feels very fortunate to have such a
great community minded partner in The Brick,” said Dave Howard,
President & CEO, Homes For Heroes Foundation. “They have shown
great compassion and respect for those that have served and I
believe this donation is an extension of that support. Homes For
Heroes is proud to bring together all levels of government, the
corporate community, and individuals in a common goal to give back
to the men and women that served this great country. Edmonton is an
amazing city and we are thrilled to have our second village being
built here.”
The Village and each tiny home have been thoughtfully designed
to make a positive contribution to the surrounding Edmonton
community, creating connection and a sense of pride and ownership
among the residents. The Brick has donated items that will lend to
this overall design, with functionality that will meet residents’
needs. The homes are currently under construction, with the Village
scheduled to open on October 1st, 2021.
Over its 50 years of operations, The Brick has been committed to
making an impact on the lives on Canadians. The company looks
forward to supporting Homes For Heroes Foundation and future
residents of Edmonton ATCO Veterans Village as they embark on the
path to sustainability and self-sufficiency.
For more information about Homes For Heroes Foundation and how
you can help, please visit: www.homesforheroesfoundation.ca.
For more information about The Brick’s community relations work,
please visit: csr.thebrick.com.
About The Brick
Focused on Saving You More, as part of the LFL
Group (Leon’s Furniture Limited - TSX: LNF), The Brick is Canada’s
largest retailer of furniture, appliances, mattresses and
electronics. Serving Canadians since 1971, with 209 locations and
more than 5,000 employees across Canada, The Brick is proud to be
part of your community. The Brick is online at TheBrick.com. Keep
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About Leon's Furniture Limited
Leon's Furniture Limited is the largest retailer of furniture,
appliances and electronics in Canada. Our retail banners include:
Leon's; The Brick; Brick Outlet; and The Brick Mattress Store.
Finally, with The Brick's Midnorthern Appliance banner alongside
with Leon's Appliance Canada banner, this makes the Company the
country's largest commercial retailer of appliances to builders,
developers, hotels and property management companies. The Company
has 303 retail stores from coast to coast in Canada under various
banners. The Company operates three websites:
leons.ca, thebrick.com and furniture.ca.
About Homes For Heroes Foundation
The Homes For Heroes Foundation was developed in response to the
growing number of Canadian Veterans who are facing a crisis as they
return to civilian live and find themselves on a path to
homelessness. More than 5,000 Veterans are homeless and living on
the streets in Canada. Homes For Heroes Foundation is building tiny
home villages, with wrap around support services across Canada with
the goal to end the issue of Veteran homelessness.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Shauna MacDonaldBrookline Public
Relations403-585-4570smacdonald@brooklinepr.com
SOURCE: Leon's Furniture Limited
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