RJ Young Dedicates Habitat for Humanity Home
Nashville, TN (April 14, 2014) – On Sunday, April 13th, RJ Young and was honored to help dedicate a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville presented Youlonda Smith and daughter Ryan Smith with the keys to their new home in the Park Preserve subdivision to their partner homeowner during a dedication ceremony in the Park Preserve subdivision, Youlonda Smith. RJ Young and Habitat for Humanity executives and employees were on hand to present Youlonda the mortgage certificate and keys to her new home.
RJ Young and Habitat for Humanity executives and employees were on hand to present Youlonda the mortgage certificate and keys to her new home.
“Part of our mission at RJ Young is to invest in our communities, and what better way to do that than to help a young family build their future in their own home,” said Chip Crunk, President and CEO of RJ Young. “I am incredibly proud of our employees for lending their time and skills to this worthy cause.”
“The future holds boundless opportunities for me and my family,” said Youlonda Smith is a Nashville native and graduated from Tennessee State University enthusiastically said during Sunday’s ceremony. Smith is a Nashville native, Tennessee State University alumnus and currently works with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and she works for the Tennessee Department of Corrections as a Probation and Parole Officer for the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Her priority now is her young daughter, Ryan. Youlonda can’t wait to have a housewarming party and decorate her daughter’s room. “The future holds boundless opportunities for me and my family,” said Smith. Her priority now is her young daughter, Ryan. Youlonda can’t wait to have a housewarming party and decorate her daughter’s room.
Over 75 RJ Young employees, along with family and friends, volunteered to build the Smith’s home. RJ Young and Habitat for Humanity executives and employees were on hand to present Youlonda the mortgage certificate and keys to her new home.
Thise Park Preserve home marks is the 7th Habitat build home that RJ Young has participated in to datesponsored to date.
Over 75 RJ Young employees, along with family and friends, volunteered to build the home for Youlonda and her daughter.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville is an ecumenical Christian ministry that provides the life-changing opportunity for people to purchase and own quality, affordable homes. Prior to becoming homeowners, Habitat partner families attend home education classes, work at the build site, and volunteer at Habitat’s retail outlet, the ReStore. Since 1985, Habitat of Greater Nashville has built or recycled more than 850 homes, over 600 locally, and served more than 2,000 family members including 1,400 children. To request an application or to receive more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, call 615-254-HOME (4663) or visit www.habitatnashville.org.