PulteGroup's Built to Honor® Program Welcomes Army Veteran to Mortgage-Free Home in Cleveland

A crowd gathered in Columbia Station, Ohio on August 23, 2024, to welcome a hero home. U.S. Army Sergeant Dylan Hale and his family received the keys to their new mortgage-free home in the Emerald Woodscommunity, donated and built by PulteGroup through its Built to Honor® program in partnership with Operation Homefront.

Sergeant Hale enlisted after 9/11 and served for nine years before being medically discharged and was visibly moved during the ceremony. "It's truly life-changing," Hale remarked, his voice thick with emotion. "This is still one of those 'don't pinch me moments' because I don't know if this is a dream or not."

This dedication ceremony exemplifies PulteGroup's ongoing commitment to providing homes for veterans who have served our country, creating spaces where they can thrive with their families. Paul Spenthoff, Division President at PulteGroup, explained the company's motivation: "It's PulteGroup's way of saying thank you to all the veterans and their families for the sacrifices they made serving our beloved country."

Stephanie Hale, overwhelmed by the generosity, shared, "It's exciting. I'm just in shock." Meanwhile, Sergeant Hale's son was already testing his new basketball hoop, a touching symbol of the new life ahead for the family.

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Photos by Liza Sue Productions.