As part of the company’s social responsibility program, House of Raeford has given back to its community by renovating the Jimmy Jerome Memorial Park in Rose Hill, North Carolina – the location of House of Raeford’s headquarters.
“Some of the best memories I have growing up are playing baseball at Jimmy Jerome Park. Now I have children and our company has local employees who are continuing that tradition with their kids,” said Cowan Johnson, son of House of Raeford’s CEO. “I hope we can use the facility to not only teach athletic skills but also guide these young people in developing valuable life skills.”
The $200,000- renovation, named the House of Raeford Sports Complex, includes:
- A new clay blend of soil for the Buck Bradshaw baseball field and the Harold and Lois Mobley Family softball field to help with drainage;
- New grass sod and irrigation systems for both fields;
- Fencing;
- Lighting;
- Scoreboard repairs;
- Designated handicap and sports officials parking;
- And a new playground.
“I can truthfully say that I am overwhelmed at what has been done at our park,” said Lois Mobley, Rose Hill’s recreation director. “I feel like it is a dream come true. Working with these kids over the years has been so rewarding and one of the greatest experiences of my life.”
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