WHIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban
Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of
propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and
services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and
investor in low-carbon fuel alternatives, today collaborated with
Operation Tiny Home and
Cornerstone Design Build to provide a combat-wounded veteran
with the opportunity to purchase his very own custom-built tiny
home. This small footprint home will be purchased by, Frederic Rosario, the recipient of the grant and
consist of up to two bedrooms, be storm resistant and include all
the amenities of a full-size house, while also thoughtfully
designed to provide stability, peace of mind, and comfort.
A Welcome Home Grant Awards Ceremony was held in observance of
Veteran's Day in Longwood, Florida. Reality TV Co-Host,
Zack Giffin of Tiny House Nation, served as Master of
Ceremonies. Lyman High School JROTC and Longwood Commissioner Toni Boni were also in attendance, as well as
State Representative, David
Smith.
"Suburban Propane is incredibly proud to partner with Operation
Tiny Home in their mission to provide housing for veterans in need.
As a supporter of military and veteran initiatives and a veteran
employer, we are humbled to play a part in such a wonderful cause
and look forward to making a difference in a veteran's life," said
Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson
Suburban Propane.
"I am proud to join Operation Tiny Home as they honor American
heroes for their commitment and sacrifice to our great nation. The
work that Operation Tiny Home and Suburban Propane do makes our
community and state stronger by combating housing insecurity and
empowering veterans through workforce training programs. I
encourage my Seminole County
neighbors to lend a helping hand to a veteran in need. On this
Veteran's Day, take time to
celebrate the brave men and women who have tirelessly sought to
defend our freedoms and liberty," said Florida District 28 State Representative
David Smith.
"When we provide a veteran with transitional housing, we don't
just walk away; our goal is to create pathways to self-reliance
that lead to homeownership and the opportunity to experience
themselves as part of the solution," said Gabrielle Rapport,
Founder and Executive Director, Operation Tiny Home. "It is only
through the generous support of like-minded organizations like
Suburban Propane and Cornerstone Build Design, Inc. that we can
break down barriers to permanent housing and support our veterans
with lasting impact."
This collaboration with Operation Tiny Home and its celebrated
partners is part of Suburban Propane's SuburbanCares corporate
initiative, which is dedicated to supporting community efforts
across the company's footprint in the
United States. This year, SuburbanCares is undertaking
charitable endeavors to help children in numerous underserved
communities, including Albany, NY;
Dayton, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Santa Fe, NM; Santa
Rosa, CA; Columbia and
Charleston, SC; and New Brunswick, NJ. SuburbanCares has also
provided meals to healthcare professionals in some of the most
COVID-19-affected regions in the nation, including Florida, California, Texas, Maryland, New
Jersey, New York and
Washington, D.C.
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master
limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker symbol SPH. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban has been in the
customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide
distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related
products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and
electricity and an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives.
The Partnership serves the energy needs of approximately 1 million
residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural
customers through approximately 700 locations across 41
states. The Partnership is supported by three core pillars:
(1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing the Partnership's 90+ year
legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for
dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores the
Partnership's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2)
SuburbanCares – highlighting the Partnership's continued dedication
to giving back to local communities across the Partnership's
national footprint and (3) Go Green
with Suburban Propane - promoting the clean burning and versatile
nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green
energy future and developing the next generation of renewable
energy.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit
www.suburbanpropane.com.
About Operation Tiny Home:
Operation Tiny Home is a
501(c)(3) national non-profit that assists American Heroes, Native
Americans, and people struggling with hardship to maintain a life
of dignity through high-quality tiny housing solutions and
empowerment training programs. Our Building a Better Future
for Veterans Program provides down payment assistance
grants and hands-on training workshops for veterans where
participants can learn carpentry and construction skills while
building a home that is donated to support a fellow veteran
struggling with housing instability in their community. To donate
or for more information, visit: operationtinyhome.org
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