Home closing ceremony for Marine Leo Robinson
Cuyahoga Land Bank and Purple Heart Homes partner on second home
WHO:
Marine Veteran Leo Robinson
Robinson’s service dog Kota
Cuyahoga Land Bank
Purple Heart Homes
WHAT:
A celebration in honor of Marine Veteran Leo Robinson as he signs the final closing documents for his new home, made possible through a collaboration between the Cuyahoga Land Bank and Purple Heart Homes.
Robinson will be the second veteran to become a Purple Heart Homeowner in Cuyahoga County (and Northeast Ohio).
WHEN:
Thursday, February 18th at 1:30 pm
WHERE:
Cuyahoga Land Bank,
323 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 160
Cleveland, OH 44113
WHY:
The Cuyahoga Land Bank and Purple Heart Homes have formed a partnership to create affordable housing opportunities for disabled veterans. The renovated homes are built out to meet the specific needs of the veteran.
This December, the City of South Euclid, the Cuyahoga Land Bank and Purple Heart Homes hosted a Mission Complete Celebration where over 100 volunteers, suppliers, and donors that made the renovation of the second Purple Heart Home possible had an opportunity to thank veteran Marine Leo Robinson for his service. Earlier that morning 30 local Marine Veterans and community leaders met at the home to raise the United States and Marine Flags in a First Flag Raising Ceremony. The official closing documents signing on February 18 makes Leo the owner of record.