The Home Depot premieres “Hope Buildings” a documentary film that takes a behind-the-scenes look at natural disasters and what it takes to rebuild.

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Today, The Home Depot premiered “Hope Builds” in partnership with Imagine Entertainment. This documentary focuses on the devastating effects of natural catastrophes on communities across the country and the spirit that drives people to rebuild.

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“Hope Builds” offers a behind-the-scenes look at three major natural disasters and features first-hand accounts from associates and survivors on the ground: Hurricane Andrew, the catastrophic Category 5 hurricane which impacted South Florida 1992: A devastating tornado destroyed much of Joplin, Mo. In 2011, California’s Camp Fire, the devastating wildfires that erupted in Paradise, Calif. In 2018. The film offers a unique view into the role corporations play in rebuilding communities in the wake of natural disasters and how it has influenced The Home Depot’s business, culture, volunteerism, and philanthropy efforts.

“Thirty year ago, Hurricane Andrew changed the course of our business. It brought out the strength and spirit of our associates, and the possibilities for what we can accomplish when we work together to help the communities in which we live,” he said. Pete CapelSince 1992, he has been an associate of The Home Depot as vice president of field marketing. “This documentary captures our early disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts, as well as the formation of Team Depot’s volunteer force. It also highlights the extraordinary associates, customers, partners, and communities that we have had the privilege to serve every day.

The Home Depot has been assisting communities with long-term recovery and disaster preparedness for more than 30+ years. With the help of partners such as the American Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, The Home Depot Foundation has provided immediate support and relief supplies to communities in need – when they need it most.

“Hope Builds” was produced by Imagine Entertainment in partnership and directed by an award-winning director. Jessica Dimmock. You can watch the entire documentary or find more information about The Home Depot’s disaster response efforts at www.thehomedepot.com. www.homedepot.com/hopebuilds.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the biggest home improvement specialty retailer worldwide. The company owned 2,319 retail shops in all 50 States at the close of the third quarter 2022 fiscal year. District of Columbia, Puerto RicoThe U.S. Virgin Islands, GuamThere are 10 Canadian provinces. Mexico. About 500,000 employees work for the company. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index. The Home Depot ranks #17 in the 2022 Fortune 500.

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