Pergo and The Home Depot Thank Military Widows, Give Flooring Makeovers for Holidays

ATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In the season of giving, Pergo, one of the world's most recognized flooring brands, has teamed up with The Home Depot and American Widow Project, a national nonprofit supporting military widows, to thank two Atlanta women with flooring makeovers.

Erikka Mitchell, widow of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Omoro Mitchell, used the gift to repay her sister for supporting the family since 2013. She chose Pergo Outlast+ Antique Cherry to replace their worn-out carpet.

"When Omoro passed, my sister graciously took us in and used her savings to pay for the services," said Mitchell. "Home repairs took a backseat while she supported us, so these beautiful floors are an incredible way for my son and me to say 'thanks for everything.'"

Mitchell then paid-it-forward to Kara Gardner, 10 years after U.S. Army Sgt. Freeman Gardner died in Iraq. Since 2007, Gardner has fronted costly home repairs while pursuing her Doctorate.

"Like most military widows, I've struggled to make decisions without my husband by my side or his full income," said Gardner. "I've needed new floors for a while, but other things took priority. This is a dream come true – I'm excited to invite guests into my home again."

Mary Boland, senior manager of brand marketing said Pergo is honored to help these widows rebuild their lives. "When thanking our military, it's important to recognize the service and sacrifice of their families, too," she noted. "We hope new floors add joy to their holidays."

Pergo Outlast+ is available exclusively at The Home Depot. For locations and flooring inspiration, visit homedepot.com/pergo.

About American Widow Project
American Widow Project recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of fallen soldiers and believes no military widow should feel alone in her grief. The nonprofit provides vital peer-to-peer, emotional and educational support to maximize success, healing and hope for a brighter future. americanwidowproject.org

About Pergo
PERGO invented laminate flooring over 35 years ago and continues to innovate beautiful, easy-to-install floors with superior surface wear and scratch protection. Today, Pergo is the largest U.S. laminate flooring manufacturer, a producer of premium hardwood floors and one of the world's most trusted flooring brands. Find Pergo products at leading home improvement stores and select retailers throughout North America. Pergo is part of Mohawk Industries Inc. pergo.com

SOURCE Pergo