The Home Depot Premieres Documentary Film "Hope Builds," Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Natural Disasters and What it Takes to Rebuild
The Home Depot premiered a documentary titled "Hope Builds," showcasing the impacts of natural disasters on communities and the collective effort to rebuild. The film highlights three significant disasters: Hurricane Andrew (1992), Joplin tornado (2011), and California's Camp Fire (2018), featuring insights from associates and survivors. The Home Depot has been active in disaster preparedness and recovery for over 30 years, collaborating with organizations like the American Red Cross. The documentary, directed by Jessica Dimmock, underscores The Home Depot's commitment to volunteerism and community support.
- The documentary highlights The Home Depot's long-standing commitment to community support during natural disasters.
- Partnerships with organizations like the American Red Cross enhance the company's disaster response efforts.
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ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot, in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, today premiered "Hope Builds," a new documentary detailing the devastating effects of natural disasters on communities nationwide and the human spirit that compels people to help each other rebuild.
"Hope Builds" offers a behind-the-scenes look at three major natural disasters and features first-hand accounts from associates and survivors on the ground: Hurricane Andrew, the catastrophic Category 5 hurricane which impacted South Florida in 1992; the devastating tornado that leveled much of Joplin, Mo. in 2011; and California's Camp Fire, the deadly wildfires that took place in Paradise, Calif. in 2018. The film offers a unique view into the role corporations play in rebuilding communities in the wake of natural disasters and how it has influenced The Home Depot's business, culture, volunteerism, and philanthropy efforts.
"Thirty years ago, Hurricane Andrew changed our business forever. But most importantly, it brought to light the power and spirit of our associates and what we can achieve when we come together to serve the communities where we live," said Pete Capel, vice president of field merchandising for The Home Depot and an associate of the company since 1992. "This documentary captures the early days of our disaster preparedness and response efforts, the inception of our Team Depot volunteer force, and the amazing associates, customers, partners and communities we have the honor of serving every day."
For more than 30 years, The Home Depot has been committed to helping communities with natural disaster preparedness, short-term response and long-term recovery. With the help of partners such as the American Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, The Home Depot Foundation has provided immediate support and relief supplies to communities in need – when they need it most.
"Hope Builds" was produced in partnership with Imagine Entertainment and directed by award-winning director Jessica Dimmock. To watch the full documentary and for more information about The Home Depot's disaster response efforts, visit www.homedepot.com/hopebuilds.
About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, the company operated a total of 2,319 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index. The Home Depot is #17 on the 2022 Fortune 500.
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