Veterans United branch opens, donates $25,000
Mark Slaughter, PVA Development Officer (back row, left to right); David Zurfluh, PVA National VP; Brooke Villano and Tammy Hemmie, Veterans United Home Loans Lakewood Branch; Robert Brush, Lakewood (front row, left to right); Ernie Butler, Burien; and Gary Pearson, PVA National Director from North Seattle.
Lakewood — Veterans United Home Loans presented the Paralyzed Veterans of America with a $25,000 donation at Veterans United’s Grand Opening on Thursday, November 1. The donation comes from the Veterans United Foundation, a not-for-profit organization funded 100% by Veterans United Home Loans Employees and the company.
Ice Sculpture at the Grand Opening of the Lakewood Branch of Veterans United Home Loans.
The Veterans United Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of veterans and military families nationwide. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen local communities and honor the sacrifices of those who served our country. It also provides individual donations to current and former military members in need. In 2011, the employee-driven Veterans United Foundation was started, and 80% of employees donated 1% of their salary to support its mission to enhance the lives of veterans and military families nationwide.
Paralyzed Veterans of America fights for better health care and benefits, aids in the search for a truly satisfying career, and provides the path to adventure through adaptive sports. PVA’s National Chapter’s Development Officer, Mark Slaughter will accept the donation on behalf of the PVA. Local chapter members will also be in attendance.
Category: Announcements, Business, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lakewood
