WASHINGTON, July 28, 2015 – Carhartt, America’s legendary work wear brand since 1889, will present a donation of $100,000 to Helmets to Hardhats in a ceremony at the Washington Hilton on Tuesday July 28th. U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross will also take part in the presentation.

Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military service members with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. The program is designed to help military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the construction industry.

Press Conference Highlights - Download HERE

1- Introduction of Pledge of Allegiance
2- Pledge of Allegiance by US Marine
3- Darrell Roberts, Helmets to Hardhats
4- Bill Jordan, Helmets to Hardhats Apprentice
5- Donald Norcross, US Congressman (NJ)
6- Linda Hubbard , President / COO, Carhartt, Inc

Soundbites from Linda Hubbard , President / COO, Carhartt, Inc - Download HERE

1- Linda discusses Carhartt's support of Helmets to Hardhats
2 - Linda discusses Carhartt's donation of $100,000 to support Helmets to Hardhats
3 - Linda talks about the importance of supporting Helmets to Hardhats
4 - Linda talks about the importance of supporting our nation's veterans
Soundbites from Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) - Download HERE

1- Importance of saying "Thank You" to veterans
2- Best social program is a good job
3- CH protects construction workers , like veterans protect our country
4- Veterans have the same commitment as construction workers
5- Shares his son's, who also is a veteran, story

Soundbites from Darrel Roberts, Executive Director - Download HERE

1- Darrel talks about the creation of the Helmets to Hardhats program
2- Darrel discusses the importance of Carhartt's support
3- Darrel discusses the importance of helping veterans and why it feels so rewarding
4- Darrel talks about the press conference that took place at a current Helmets to Hardhats construction site

Soundbites from Bill Jordan, Helmets to Hardhats Apprentice - Download HERE

1- Discusses his military experience
2- How Helmets to Hardhats helped his transition from military life to civilian life
3- Discusses camaraderie. Of working on construction sites
4- Advice to fellow veterans who aren't sure of their future
5- Pride in his ability to support his family and satisfaction of seeing his hard work result in successful construction project

Check Presentation - Download HERE
Carhartt's Linda Hubbard presents $100,000 check to Helmets to Hardhats Executive Director Darrel Roberts

Event B-roll - Download HERE

Footage contains:
- Exteriors of current Helmets to Hardhats construction site
- Event signage
- Additional B-Roll

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