Bringing veterans into the trades isn’t charity; it’s capacity building. They tend to stay longer, care deeply about their work, and invest locally. Every veteran hired strengthens not just a company but the community it serves.
GF joins Minnesota partners in supporting Veteran Village, a housing community dedicated to ending veteran homelessness across the state.
November 10, 2025
Working alongside the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, and Lennar, GF contributed Uponor PEX piping systems to help ensure each home delivers safe, reliable water service for those who have served.
The company has made a monetary donation to fund several veteran support initiatives.
November 3, 2025
New Jersey-based pump manufacturer donates to programs aiding wounded veterans through financial assistance, service dogs, scholarships and mental health resources.
Through the Hometown Heroes program, Harts Services will recognize a carefully selected veteran or active service member at eight 2023 Rainiers home games.
Hiring veterans can help contractors gain a competitive edge during the labor shortage.
November 11, 2021
The shortage of skilled labor in the trades and service industries was already a chronic problem when COVID-19 emerged. The disruptions and economic consequences of the pandemic have exacerbated the issue and made it a national crisis.