North American Van Lines Named Official Moving Partner Of Gary Sinise Foundation

CHICAGO, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Van Lines and the Gary Sinise Foundation are proud to announce that northAmerican has been named the Official Moving Partner for the Foundation. As Official Mover, northAmerican will transport specifically designed furniture for wounded combat veterans that are recipients of the Foundation's specially adapted custom "Smart Homes," which are built under its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) initiative. Since fall 2014, northAmerican agents have transported "smart" furniture to seven Smart Home recipients, with up to nine more deliveries planned through the end of 2015.

"We are very grateful for the amazing support of northAmerican Van Lines," says Gary Sinise of the Gary Sinise Foundation. "The construction of the Smart Homes has a lot of moving parts, all of which are important. With transporting furniture and appliances, northAmerican Van Lines is that final piece that ultimately helps turn a 'house' into a 'home.'"

"North American Van Lines has always supported our servicemen and women that give so much in defense of our freedom," says Andy Kroll, Vice President and General Manager of northAmerican Van Lines. "We are honored to contribute to the outstanding work done by the Gary Sinise Foundation and the RISE program in their support of our most severely wounded patriots and their families."

The Gary Sinise Foundation supports severely wounded U.S. veterans with a number of beneficial programs, including its R.I.S.E. initiative, which constructs specially adapted custom "Smart Homes" for veterans that have been severely injured in combat serving our country. Having lost multiple limbs, suffering from burns, or traumatic brain injury, the Sinise Foundation provides special "smart technology" homes, complete with "smart" furniture designed for the unique needs of these wounded veterans, at no cost to the service member or their family.

About North American Van Lines, Inc.

North American Van Lines, Inc., established in 1933, is a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRVA, Inc., a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The moving company, with headquarters in Fort Wayne, Ind., and more than 500 agents worldwide, handles corporate, government, military and private relocations and operates in the U.S., Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide. Information on the company can be found on the Internet at www.northamerican.com.

About the Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise Foundation honors defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. These include its R.I.S.E. Program (Restoring Independence and Supporting Empowerment), whose flagship initiative is a Specially Adapted Custom Smart Home building project for severely wounded veterans. Each home is customized to ease daily challenges and help restore independence. The Gary Sinise Foundation is constructing these one-of-a-kind homes all across the country, each for a wounded hero, their caregivers and family. Other programs include Relief & Resiliency Outreach, Invincible Spirit Festivals, Serving Heroes and Arts & Entertainment Outreach. For more information, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org.

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