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Being Part of the Family to the Rescue

1 min read
Published on February 02, 2022

When Claire Helfenbein was in need, the nonprofit Rescuing Families was ready to help. The organization, which renovates the homes of families with disabled family members, stepped in to fix up Claire’s home and make it more accessible for her wheelchair.

Claire approaches her renovated home.
Claire approaches her renovated home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big focus of the home improvement project was Claire’s flooring, which was in desperate need of an update to ensure Claire could safely move in her home. To support Claire, LL Flooring donated CoreLuxe Old Port Pine and Copper Barrell Oak (which is similar to the updated River's Edge Oak) to put a smile on Claire’s face and spruce up her Long Island, New York, home.

Each of these floors is a waterproof rigid vinyl plank, giving the authentic wood looks Claire wanted, with the durability she needs her floors to have.

The dining and living room with rustic chic decor and waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring
The rustic-chic decor of Claire's renovated dining room with waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“For us to come in here and do these renovations is what it’s all about!”

said Vinny Centauro, co-founder of Rescuing Families.

Making the home updates more special, Rescuing Families invited extended family members, friends, and volunteers from the project to the home for the emotional reveal for Claire.

'Welcome Home' sign, camera operators, friends, and family wait on the front lawn of Claire's home on reveal day.
Claire arrives home on reveal day.

 

 

 

 

“When I came in and saw how many people there are here to support me and my kids, there were no words,” said Claire.

"I feel truly honored and bless to be a part of a community that were willing, for no reason other than out of love, to volunteer and do what they have done.”

The renovated living room shows off the rustic-chic fashion, with turquoise accents, sheer drapes, and aged-look waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring.
The renovated living room shows off the rustic-chic fashion, with turquoise accents, sheer drapes, and aged-look waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The renovated bedroom with weathered wood accent wall, turquoise color combinations.
 A renovated bedroom with weathered wood accent wall, turquoise color combinations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bedroom shows the turquoise wall, cream color combinations, wicker textures, and Old Port Pine waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring.
 This bedroom shows the turquoise wall, cream color combinations, wicker textures, and Old Port Pine waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The renovated bathroom shows off stone tile, shiplap accents, brushed bronze fixtures, and wood-look waterproof rigid vinyl plank flooring.
The renovated bathroom shows off stone tile, shiplap accents, brushed bronze fixtures, and wood-look waterproof rigid vinyl plank from LL Flooring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claire smiles as she makes her way to the front door past the welcome home sign and balloons in her lawn.
The community shows its support on an exciting reveal day of Claire's renovated home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Give Today to help improve the home lives of families with disabilities through Rescuing Families, Inc.