First published in the Dec. 15 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
Dilbeck Real Estate partnered with For the Troops to gather donated supplies and create more than 1,500 “We Care” packages for U.S. military troops worldwide. These packages contain basic necessities such as toiletries, comfort items such as eye drops and foot powder, delicious goodies, games and, most of all, a show of support. Dilbeck’s team members have also created many thank-you notes, so each recipient has a personal note to let them know how much they are valued.
Sales partners and staff at Dilbeck’s 10 branch offices across Southern California have been gathering supplies for these packages since late September in an annual effort to provide this supplementary aid to the active military members. For weeks, donations were brought to offices or shipped directly via donations made through Amazon.com.
It all came together at Dilbeck’s La Cañada office on a Saturday in November, where about 50 volunteers assembled the packages into easy-to-ship bags. For the Troops then coordinated shipping and delivery. That organization has grown substantially in volunteers and donors since their inception in 2005 and has distributed more than 250,000 packages year-round to U.S. troops.
Dilbeck Real Estate is very proud to be part of this effort, which is led by someone who understands the program’s importance on a very personal level. Juan Carlos Argueta, one of the firm’s sales partners and manager of Dilbeck’s commercial division and a veteran himself, said in a press release: “Military service is hard and challenging, and being away from home makes it even harder. Operation Care For Our Heroes’ mission is to brighten a military service member’s day by sending a little bit of home comfort. From personal experience as a soldier … getting a care package and a letter from the people you defend and protect means a whole lot!”
This annual campaign is part of the company’s Operation Keys for Our Heroes program, an expression of ongoing service commitment to active military, veterans and first responders. Dilbeck works with affiliated partners to offer multiple discounts on the finance, title and escrow costs associated with home purchases.
As part of our Operation Keys for Our Heroes program, Dilbeck Real Estate currently offers a 20% cash rebate or credit on a home sale or purchase to U.S. military veterans, active-duty military and active-duty first responders.
For more information, to register, or to view rules regarding the program, contact us at Keys4OurHeroes@Dilbeck.com, visit keys4ourheroes.com or call (818) 276-9905.
More information about Dilbeck’s programs is available on its website, dilbeck.com.
