HistoryMaker CEO, Nelson Mitchell, is the recipient of the 2022 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award. Since its inception in 1999, the award has donated more than $7 million to numerous charities, making it the homebuilding industry\u2019s single largest charitable program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, HistoryMaker is honored to add to that grand total and match Hearthstone\u2019s $150,000 award for a combined $300,000. Two organizations, Homes for HOPE and The Miracle League, will split HistoryMaker\u2019s donation \u2013 but this isn\u2019t the first time the HistoryMaker family of companies have come together to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BUILDING LOCALLY TO END POVERTY GLOBALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Homes for HOPE brings HistoryMaker and trade partners together with the goal of building and selling a home at little to no charge to maximize profits on the sale. The proceeds are used to help those living in some of the most impoverished areas around the world become more self-sufficient by providing access to micro loans, savings services, training, mentoring, and spiritual support. Homes for HOPE and HistoryMaker worked together in 2014<\/a>, 2019, and look forward to continuing to support their mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BASEBALL IS FOR ALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Miracle League believes that every member of the community should be able to enjoy America\u2019s national pastime, regardless of differences in mental and physical ability. HistoryMaker\u2019s belief in their mission led to the sponsored construction of a handicap-accessible pavilion adjacent to Miracle League Field in Arlington as well as regular charity golf tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CULTURE OF GIVE BACK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the early days of building homes for soldiers returning from World War II, the Mitchell family has spent years weaving a servant\u2019s heart into the fabric of the company that has lasted through decades of growth and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HistoryMaker\u2019s forefathers built a tradition of charity that inspires the generations after to foster this culture of giving back. Having spent over 17 years with the company, Director of Construction Casey Jones has witnessed exactly this: \u201cTo be able to work with likeminded people who have a heart to serve and want to do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do – it’s a culture I haven’t been a part of anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n