The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is proud to
announce the creation of the NARI Relief Effort established to donate both
monetary support and numerous man-hours toward the devastated areas along the
east coast. NARI is comprised of remodeling contractors, associated vendors
and suppliers, as well as National Members whose business is related to the
remodeling and home improvement industry.
“What has happened in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania is
certainly a tragedy none of us will ever forget,” said NARI President Tony
LaPelusa. “We all watched it unfold on our television sets and see our fellow
Americans removing rubble a bucket at a time, constantly reminding us that
there are more than 6,000 of our countrymen buried there. Most of us feel
helpless sitting in our living rooms, which is why NARI decided to take action”
NARI Chapters in the immediate vicinity of New York city are currently
organizing to provide volunteer remodeling and restoration services to
companies at “ground zero” that have been damaged as a result of the attack on
the World Trade Centers. In addition, members in more than 50 chapters
throughout the country are being encouraged to make a monetary donation through
the NARI national headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois. Associated businesses
and homeowners are also encouraged to contribute. To kick-off the effort,
NARI’s Board of Directors voted today to donate the first $1,000 on behalf of
the Association. Specifically, money collected will be earmarked for either
the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund or the New York Police & Fire
Widow’s & Children’s Benefit Fund.
“We may not be able to assist with the actual clean-up or search and rescue
efforts, but NARI members can still make a difference,” said LaPelusa. “Our
members are remodelers by trade and therefore its natural for NARI to make this
commitment to help rebuild our country in any way that we can.” LaPelusa added,
“This is a long-term effort which will require not only the immediate
assistance so desperately needed in the affected areas, but also ongoing
support so that the process of rebuilding can continue in the months to come.”
To participate in the NARI Relief Effort, make checks payable to one of the
following (donor’s choice):
- AMERICAN RED CROSS
- NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE
- DISASTER RELIEF FUND
- WIDOW’S & CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND
Please send all donations in care of the following:
NARI RELIEF EFFORT
780 LEE STREET, SUITE 200
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
For further information, contact the NARI National headquarters at
800-611-NARI (6274).
Published: September 27, 2001
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