Directbuy of Boston South Helps Turn Dream Home Into Home Sweet Home for Iraq War Vet

Yet it’s also a date the many volunteers and businesses who contributed labor and materials to the construction effort coordinated by Homes for Our Troops— a non-profit organization that builds and remodels specially adapted homes for severely wounded veterans—will hold close in their hearts. That’s certainly true for one of the project’s key contributors, John Massaria, owner of DirectBuy of Boston South in Rockland.

“We do our fair share in the community, but helping Homes for Our Troops build Brian and Mary a house was a project where DirectBuy could really make a difference with our access to vendors and installation services, so we dove right in,” said Massaria.

For Sgt. Fountaine’s home, DirectBuy vendors and manufacturers contributed kitchen and bathroom vanities, bamboo and tile flooring (from GW Lumber) and household appliances (from Hancock TV and Appliance). DirectBuy of Boston South offers its members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by buying wholesale, directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.

In addition, DirectBuy of Boston South set up Brian and Mary with a DirectBuy membership that will be there throughout their entire life. Although they have only been members for less than six months, buying directly from the manufacturer, the couple has already saved a small fortune for their new home.

“We take pride in being pretty shrewd shoppers and have been pricing things on line for quite some time, so we know the savings we’re getting through DirectBuy are quite real. Even our family and friends who work in home improvement are stunned by what things actually cost us as members of DirectBuy,” said Fountaine.

Some of the things they’ve purchased include: an all-natural organic king-sized mattress and bedding, all of the bedroom furniture, three couches, a dining room table and chairs—even the custom wedding invitations for Brian and Mary’s nuptials.

“I was stunned when DirectBuy donated the entire kitchen and bath for the house. Having worked in construction prior to my tour in Iraq, I know how much all that stuff costs. But when Mary and I went there to choose the furniture and other items, we were floored not only by how much we can save but also by the incredible selection of just about everything,” said Fountaine. “What makes this an even more mind-blowing experience is that kind of selection and savings is going to be available to us and eventually our family for the rest of our lives. Thank you just doesn’t say enough for what DirectBuy has done for us.”

For Massaria, the gratitude extends both ways. “I truly believe we owe our returning troops, particularly wounded soldiers, more than a debt of gratitude. DirectBuy of Boston South’s participation in this project doesn’t bring back soldiers we’ve lost or minimize anybody’s injuries, but it more appropriately says ‘thank you,’ not just to Brian, but to all the Iraq War vets for their sacrifices,” said Massaria.

For more information on DirectBuy, you can visit http://www.directbuybostonsouth.com. Consumers interested in becoming DirectBuy members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846.

About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from over 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct allows members to make their hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of Boston South has been serving the South Shore since 1986 and prides itself in providing excellent member service. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Boston South is one of the largest DirectBuy showrooms in New England, and part of 150 franchise locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or directbuy@usa.com. To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuybostonsouth.com.


About Homes for Our Troops
Founded on February 4, 2004, Homes for Our Troops (www.homesforourtroops.org) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-partisan, non-profit organization building specially adapted homes for disabled veterans of war. The organization is strongly committed to assisting disabled and seriously injured veterans and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and enlisting the help of professional contractors to volunteer on the homes built for our American Heroes who have given up so much to defend America.

Since 2004, Homes for Our Troops has helped many wounded veterans by providing handicap-accessible homes at no cost to the veterans or their families. Currently, there are 35 home projects completed or underway across the country.

For more information, please visit the website at www.homesforourtroops.org or call (866) 7TROOPS (787-6677).