U.S. Army Sergeant Aisha Hardemon to become the 100^th recipient of a new mortgage-free home

ATLANTA, April 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether recovering from injury, living with chronic pain, or navigating the long-term effects of PTSD, the reentry for our nation’s military veterans to civilian life can be a difficult road.

On April 10, that road took a life-changing turn for U.S. Army Sergeant Aisha Hardemon and her family. Through thunderous cheers and heartfelt tears, Sergeant Hardemon learned she will soon be the distinguished recipient of a brand-new, mortgage-free home built through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program – the 100^th home in the program’s history.

Every key to a Built to Honor home unlocks more than a door. For each veteran, it unlocks a fresh start on a new future. For their families, it unlocks the opportunity to establish new roots and shed a major source of stress. And for the employees of PulteGroup, it unlocks deep pride in knowing they helped make a difference for 100 families (and counting) who gave our country so much.

"When we started Built to Honor, I’m not sure we fully grasped how much this program would mean to all involved," said Ryan Marshall, PulteGroup President and CEO. "But once you witness the impact a new, mortgage-free home has on these deserving veterans and their families, it changes you. While the smell of new paint and the growing grass are nice, for these families it means the security of knowing there will be no more moving trucks, no new towns, and no more wondering when and where they’ll have to move to next. Our gratitude runs deep for the men and women who serve our country, and I am so proud of our employees and our trade partners for the care and expertise they bring to every build. We are thrilled to begin building the 100th Built to Honor home for Sergeant Hardemon and look forward to awarding more to come!"

Since its launch in 2013, PulteGroup's Built to Honor program has reached 100 veteran families across 17 states, representing more than $35 million in donated homes and materials. That's 36,000 monthly mortgage payments that will never come due, 100 families who can focus on healing rather than housing costs, and 100 secure homes for veterans and their families who know that their fellow Americans appreciate everything they have given. Every Built to Honor home serves as a reminder of those who stood boldly to protect our freedom. If anyone has earned a right to the American dream of home ownership, it is these 100 recipients – and those who will come next.

After joining the Army in 2007, Sergeant Hardemon served with distinction for more than five years, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan before her retirement in 2013. She has earned numerous commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars. Today, she continues her legacy of service by conducting chair fitness classes for seniors at nursing homes and involving her children in sharing the benefits of physical fitness. Once complete, Sergeant Hardemon and her family will move into their new home in Pulte Homes’ Hawthorne Ridge community in McDonough, Georgia.

"We're honored to welcome Sergeant Hardemon and her beautiful family to Hawthorne Ridge, in the landmark 100th Built to Honor home," said Chad Plunkett, President of PulteGroup's Georgia Division. "This home represents a meaningful opportunity for a deserving veteran and a special moment for our Georgia team. We cannot wait to break ground, pour love into the walls of this home, and hand over the keys so that Sergeant Hardemon and her family can start their new beginning."

Sergeant Hardemon’s home was awarded in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes®, a national non-profit organization devoted to bringing support to injured veterans. This Built to Honor home will be the first in the McDonough area.

"This 100th Built to Honor home represents a remarkable milestone for PulteGroup, and Building Homes for Heroes is proud to have partnered with them on many of these life-changing projects," said Kim Vesey, President of Building Homes for Heroes. "Working alongside PulteGroup, we've witnessed firsthand the attention to detail and care they put into personalizing each home for our heroes and their families. As we celebrate this achievement with Sergeant Hardemon and her family, we are reminded that each home represents our nation’s enduring commitment to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country."

About Built to Honor®

For over the last decade, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has recognized and thanked returning military personnel who have been injured during their service by providing mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families. Launched in 2013, the program has built and donated over 95 homes, gifting more than $35 million in value, across the country. Built to Honor works in partnership with nonprofit organizations to identify veteran candidates. For more information about Built to Honor, go to builttohonor.org. Follow Built to Honor on X @BuiltToHonor and Facebook.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 45 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup’s purpose is building incredible places where people can live their dreams.

For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; pulte.com; centex.com; delwebb.com; divosta.com; jwhomes.com; and americanwesthomes.com. Follow PulteGroup, Inc. on X: @PulteGroupNews.

About Building Homes for Heroes

Building Homes for Heroes builds and gifts mortgage-free homes, and completes home modifications, for veterans, emergency first responders and their families, and provides further services along their road to recovery to help them live a promising and fulfilling life ahead. The organization reached a 96% program rating in 2023, the 12th straight year earning a program rating of at least 93%. It also received a perfect 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for seven straight years, including a 100% in transparency and accountability. Since inception, Building Homes for Heroes has constructed, modified, and gifted more than 400 homes for injured veterans and their families. Learn more at buildinghomesforheroes.org.

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