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Women’s Crisis Services of LeFlore County celebrated the opening of their new Hope Restored Building Thursday, October 10, 2024. On hand were representatives from Cornerstone Building Brands and Mueller,Inc Helping Hands as well as the Mueller volunteers that actually constructed the building in less than three days. Also in attendance were State Representative Rick West, (R-Heavener), Choctaw Nation Councilman Jess Henry, Poteau City Councilwoman Connie Shockley, the Child Advocacy Network (CAN) and Women’s Crisis Services of LeFlore County (WCS) Board Members, and various community members.

Bethany Black, WCS Executive Director, applied for the grant for the building and said she, “might have screamed really loud” when she received the news of the award. The grant covered the metal building materials and the labor of installing the building. Everything else from the dirt work to concrete to plumbing and electrical has to be in place before the builders begin their work. Black contacted Jeremy Voss at New Oak Construction and he made things happen. “They were moving dirt, they were bringing in shale, they were pouring concrete,” Black said. “Jeremy has been my right hand, he’s been everything that I’ve needed, so I would like to say, ‘Jeremy at New Oak Construction, thank you so much because we couldn’t be where we are, to be prepared for them without you.” Black also thanked the Choctaw Nation, The Community State Bank, Ron’s Lumber, and “everyone else who has had a part of this”.

Other sponsors for the project include Arvest Foundation, Taliano’s Italian Restaurant, 6:33 Recovery, ReMax Executives Real Estate–David Turner, Realtor, Philip David Rawlings Memorial Fund, Rough Day Brew Co, Mitchell Rentals, Kiamichi Tech, Tony’s Plumbing, La Huerta Mexican Restaurant, Twin Cities Ready Mix, Inc, Enviro Termite & Pest Control, Central National Bank, Top to Bottom Tree Service, Fesperman Family Foundation, Little Acres, PJ Brown, Robinson Construction, LLC, Grace Harmon Trucking, and Coffee Cup.

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Pictured below are the Mueller crew who built the building in only 2 1/2 days.

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Pictured below are the Board Members of WCS and CAN as well as other members of the community.

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This is the fifteenth building funded by Cornerstone Building Brands Helping Hand Project and the first one outside of Texas. WCS of LeFlore County was selected from among nearly 250 applicants to receive this year’s building.

See the official press release HERE.

About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a charitable initiative aimed at supporting nonprofits in their missions to serve their communities. Established 2009 by Mueller, Inc., prior to its acquisition by Cornerstone Building Brands in July 2024, Helping Hand seeks to empower nonprofits by constructing and donating a Mueller building that provides them with the space they need to expand their operations and better serve those in need. Whether it is a food bank, a shelter, a community center, fire station or a headquarters for the nonprofit, Helping Hand aims to make a tangible difference in the abilities of those who are making a difference in their communities.
About Cornerstone Building Brands
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of exterior building products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes approximately 18,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
About the Mueller Brand
Acquired by Cornerstone Building Brands in July 2024, Mueller is a leading brand of residential metal roofing and steel buildings in Texas and the Southwest. With more than 90 years of experience, the Mueller brand has earned a reputation for providing high-quality, durable structures for residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial applications.

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