Detroit Locals Volunteer to Help Veterans Stay Warm

November 07, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST

Corvias employees work with John D. Dingell VA Medical Center to help Detroit veterans

The Corvias team based at Wayne State University had another successful year of volunteering their time on behalf of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit to help keep veterans warm this winter season.

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Corvias team members donated hundreds of needed items for veterans at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Back Row: Tatrena Adams, Phyllis Welch, Santo Gargalino, Shaundell Mack, Shelia Denson, Rokeetah Clayton, Perry Brown, Gefferson Tami, Dave Clark, Jhon Rojas Bustamante Front Row: Iphgenia Clayton, Brandi Raimi, Bethany Newman, Chantinique Garrett, Toni Boyd, Tania Jackson (Photo: Business Wire)

“When we thought about how our team could spend our time volunteering, we agreed that providing some warmth and joy to military veterans who gave so much for our country was a great opportunity. Thank you to the VA Medical Center for making it possible,” said Brandi Rami, commercial and residential property director.

Corvias team members purchased 240 coats, gloves, scarves, shoes and boots, bodywash, sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts, and pants. This honors Corvias’ core principle to “generously give back to the communities where we live and work.” Volunteering through an employer leverages workday time and increases impact by delivering a whole team of volunteers to accomplish an activity on a scale no one person could undertake on their own.

The team coordinated with John D. Dingell VA Medical Center to purchase in demand items.

“Being a great community partner is an important part of who we are as a company and is a special part of our culture,” said Corvias CEO, Chris Wilson. “Our team members like to give in different ways, and we think it’s important to meet them where they are and to support them when and where they need it.”

About Corvias

Corvias partners with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions to solve infrastructure and energy resiliency challenges and to create long-term, sustainable value through our unique Solutions Through Partnerships® approach. Corvias partnerships enhance the well-being in our communities, including at the largest renewable energy project in Kansas and at resiliency projects nationwide. Our more than 72,000 residents consistently highly rank the courtesy and professionalism of our maintenance and leasing personnel. To learn more, please visit: www.corvias.com.

About Corvias Foundation

Corvias Foundation creates educational opportunities for military families. Founded in 2006, we work to increase access to educational opportunities so that our scholars are empowered to pursue their dreams and make a greater impact in service to their communities. We have awarded more than $15 million in scholarships and grants to military-connected students and military spouses to support their education. More than 450 students and military spouses have received a Corvias Foundation scholarship, ranging from $5,000 up to $50,000.