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Chesmar To Build Habitat Home!
This is Preston, and he has a passion to help provide for a family in need. Preston, on his own, has raised considerable funds through the Habitat for Humanity donation site in that effort. “Preston’s Project” will soon come to reality as Chesmar Homes joins with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in the
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Austin’s Best Places to Work…Chesmar Ranks Number 1
It’s been less than a year since Chesmar Homes Austin opened, yet the flexibility, freedom and work environment has helped it land the No. 1 spot in its size category on the Austin Business Journal’s 2014 list of Best Places to Work. 13 people work in the Austin branch of this Houston-based company. Boasting an
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What To Do If Your House Floods
The Houston area is expecting a lot of rain this weekend, and after what happened in Houston over Memorial Day weekend, flooding is on a lot of people’s minds. Dealing with a flooded home is a daunting, time-consuming and frustrating task that can take anywhere from six weeks to six months (or more) to resolve,
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The Chesmar Foundation
Formed in 2014, the Chesmar Foundation’s objective includes awarding scholarships to children of Chesmar Homes’ employees as well as the children of contractors who spend at least 50% of their time working in the building of Chesmar homes. Don Klein, Chesmar Homes CEO and Chesmar Foundation Chair states, “We are excited to be able to
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Realtor Benefit Events
Chesmar’s partnership with the Realtor community is a vital asset. The company is proud to join with our Realtor Family and aid in causes they champion. Helping to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness to cover expenses for a local San Antonio Realtor with breast cancer, purchasing shirts multiple times for a Houston area Realtor
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Bike 150
Chesmar Teams have participated in Texas MS Bike rides each year since 2006. The rides bring awareness to the struggle those with multiple sclerosis (MS) face every day, and raises funds to aid in the research for a cure. Chesmar’s avid riders, with the support of family, friends and business partners continue to bike to
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Light the Night)
Chesmarians became involved in the Light the Night campaign when one of the San Antonio Chesmar Family members began her battle with blood cancer. Each year since, the company has ramped up its participation in the yearly walk in San Antonio, raising thousands of dollars to help fund research to find cures and ensure access
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Helping Women and Families
Women and children are the heart of the home. And when there is a need, Chesmar does its best to step to the plate to help. In San Antonio, Chesmarian’s donate clothes, food, and money to the San Antonio Women’s Shelter on a regular basis. In Houston, Chesmar Homes has been honored as a 2015
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Helping a Hero
Chesmar Homes is the proud recipient of the Helping a Hero organization’s 2015 Pioneer Award, which was given for the company’s staunch dedication to provide homes for returning wounded war veterans. First partnering with Helping a Hero, a non-profit organization, in 2012, the company has constructed at least nine homes in the San Antonio and
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Caring for Children
Toy and gift donations to the Ronald McDonald Foundation have become an annual event for Chesmar San Antonio. Austin Chesmarians have adopted the Toys for Tots Campaign, delighting in bringing in toys and games for the annual distribution to needy children who would not normally have a Christmas gift. In 2007 the Houston Chesmar Team