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CT PHCC Proactive in Landa House Project

At a special town meeting in August, Griswold CT voters unanimously agreed to waive building and demolition fees associated with rebuilding. Vendors offered materials for free or at or below cost. Contractors brought equipment to the site and volunteers spent whatever time they had - nights, weekends - on the property. Bruno Hayn, owner of Home Designs by Bruno, and several others created a foundation to help people who suddenly find themselves in need. 

Bruno, along with a group of business owners and volunteers who played a leading role in rebuilding the Girard family’s home on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” wanted to rebuild the home for the Landa family in Griswold. Landa 615 is a division of the 501(c)(3) non profit organization Extreme Home 615 Foundation. Here is an excerpt from the Landa 615 Blog: “While the Extreme build required six weeks of preparation to build a home in just 106 hours, Team Landa 615 has been able to take its time to build the Landa home. Over the past four months the team has diligently focused its time, effort, and energy on fundraising events. Each of the events was successful due to the volunteer support we received and we are so thankful for YOUR help.”

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Dino Tudisca, owner of Exterior Solutions, a home remodeling firm is a lead project manager. Dino noted that “The Connecticut PHCC has been terrific. They’ve been a big help in getting plumbing contractors, material and labor for this project.” The Granite Group also contributed plumbing material. Thames Valley Winnelson provided a Quietside tankless water heater. Plumbing contractors involved in the project are: Cawley Plumbing and Heating; Curries Plumbing Heating and Cooling; All Phase Heating and Cooling and Taylor Heating and A/C, HVAC contractors working on the project include: MEGA Mechanical Systems; and Shamrock Sheet Metal. 

Here is the Landa family story. In the early morning hours of Sunday June 28th, the Landa family, of Griswold, CT lost their home, their possessions, and 7 of their 8 family dogs to fire. Kyle, the 20 year old son of Dawne and Dave Landa, awoke his quadriplegic father and dragged him from the upper level of their raised ranch to safety outside of their home, before collapsing from smoke inhalation and burns to his neck, and hands. 

Dawne Landa, in her own act of heroism, dragged both her husband and her son away from the burning home while waiting for the emergency vehicles to arrive. The emergency crews were unable to save the home as they focused their attention on the Landa family. This was not the first tragedy the Landa family had endured. In the summer of 2008, Kyle rescued his unconscious father from the bottom of their swimming pool, after suffering an accident which left David paralyzed. “People have come together to help a family in need. But what we are learning is that while we are helping our neighbors, our friends, and strangers, we are helping ourselves. We are changing the life of the Landa family, but in the process, we are changing our own lives!” – Team Landa.

Founded in 1890, the Connecticut Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors is the not-for-profit trade association that represents union and non-union plumbing, heating and cooling contractors throughout the state. Go to www.landa615.com for all of the details.

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