On November 11, we honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a day to say thank you. It's also a reminder that support for veterans shouldn't stop when the day ends.

This year, we're marking the day by sharing one way our team helped.

The skills that make a construction project run well don't stay on the jobsite. Planning, coordination, and a willingness to pitch in matter just as much when the work is for a community.

In October, RJB team members traveled to Marco Island, Florida, to join The Home Depot Foundation. We worked alongside more than 500 Team Depot volunteers across two sites, improving spaces that serve local veterans.

It was a chance to put our hands to work for people who served our country, next to partners who share that commitment.

Two Sites, One Goal

Volunteers split between two sites in Marco Island. Teams worked with three local partners: Warrior Homes of Collier, Hearts & Homes, and the local VFW.

At the VFW, volunteers:

  • Painted
  • Completed landscaping projects
  • Built playhouses

At Warrior Homes, volunteers:

  • Painted and landscaped
  • Built a garden
  • Installed a flagpole for a veteran memorial
  • Improved outdoor spaces

Volunteers also built furniture for Hearts & Homes. Those pieces will go directly to veterans who are leaving homelessness and moving into homes of their own.

Anyone who has worked a jobsite would recognize the setup. Hundreds of people, several scopes of work, two locations, and a limited window to get it done. It works when everyone knows the plan and helps where they're needed.

Why the Work Matters

The event raised $7.7 million for The Home Depot Foundation. That money will fund veteran housing, disaster response, skilled trades training, and community partnerships nationwide.

The work on the ground matters too. A painted wall, a new garden, or a finished piece of furniture is a small project on its own. Together, they make spaces that feel more welcoming for veterans and help them settle into stable homes.

Dale Mullins, President of Warrior Homes of Collier, put it plainly:

"This will create enough capacity to end veteran homelessness in our communities. I'm a veteran, and I do not think veterans should be sleeping on the streets and cars."

The Foundation's focus on skilled trades training also stands out to us. Construction depends on people who know how to build. Investing in the next generation of tradespeople helps the whole industry.

Why We Show Up

At RJB, we talk a lot about teamwork. Our people train together, solve problems together, and support each other when a project gets hard. Days like this one put that into practice outside the office and off the jobsite.

We also believe leadership is about service. It means helping others succeed and showing up when the work needs doing. Supporting veterans who served our country is an easy place to start.

Thank You

Thank you to The Home Depot Foundation for bringing everyone together, and to Warrior Homes of Collier, Hearts & Homes, and the Marco Island VFW for letting us be part of their work. Thank you also to the RJB team members who gave their time.

Most of all, thank you to every veteran for your service. Happy Veterans Day!

We hope to be back next year.