Pella Corporation Honors Veterans Through Virtual 5K Fundraiser

As the nation prepares to recognize Veterans Day, Pella Corporation is demonstrating its commitment to those who have served through a special fundraising initiative led by its Pella Veterans Network (PVN) Business Resource Group.

The PVN's inaugural Stars & Strides Virtual 5K Walk/Run, which runs through Nov. 11, has united dozens of Pella team members in support of Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. To date, the effort has raised approximately $3,000, including matching funding from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation.

“Our veterans have given so much in service to our country, and it’s our privilege to give back,” said John Bollman, Chief Human Resources Officer, Pella Corporation, and one of the Executive Sponsors of the Pella Veterans Network. “We are incredibly proud of our PVN team and the way our company has rallied around this cause. Supporting our veterans, their families, and our communities isn’t just something we talk about at Pella — it’s who we are.”

The virtual format has allowed Pella team members to participate at their own pace and location over the past three weeks. The final fundraising total will be announced at Pella's Veterans Day recognition events on Monday, Nov. 10, during which the company will honor veteran team members at its manufacturing facilities across the United States.

The PVN Business Resource Group has nearly 400 employee members, including veterans, spouses, family members, and supporters. The group's mission is to promote inclusion, development, and connection for veterans, spouses, and allies through mentorship, engagement, and community involvement at Pella.