{"id":1593,"date":"2026-01-02T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/virginia-beach\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1593"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:47:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:47:32","slug":"nominate-a-veteran-first-responder","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/virginia-beach\/community\/nominate-a-veteran-first-responder\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominate A Veteran or First Responder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"461\">At CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Virginia Beach, we\u2019re proud to give back to the heroes who serve our community and our country. Through our Nominate a Veteran or First Responder initiative, we\u2019re offering a free home painting makeover to a deserving local veteran or first responder as a heartfelt thank-you for their dedication and service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"666\">We know a fresh coat of paint can make a meaningful difference \u2014 boosting curb appeal, creating a more welcoming space, and helping these everyday heroes feel even more proud of the place they call home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"935\">If you know a veteran or first responder who could benefit from this special gift, we encourage you to nominate them today. Whether it\u2019s an interior or exterior project, our experienced team will deliver the high-quality craftsmanship CertaPro Painters\u00ae is known for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1214\"><strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"962\">Who Can Be Nominated?<\/strong><br data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\" \/>We welcome nominations for veterans and first responders living in and around the Virginia Beach community. Anyone may submit a nomination \u2014 friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, or local organizations are all encouraged to participate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1314\">Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/virginia-beach\/nominate-a-veteran-first-responder\/\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1267\">Nominate a Veteran or First Responder<\/strong><\/a> page to learn more and submit your nomination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1426\">Help us spread the word and join us in honoring those who give so much to protect and serve us all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"344\"><a style=\"letter-spacing: 0.02em; background-color: white; font-size: 0.9375rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1731\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"932\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder.png 932w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-768x157.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-720x148.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-480x98.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-360x74.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1437\/2025\/12\/Veteran-First-Responder-240x49.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Virginia Beach, we\u2019re proud to give back to the heroes who serve our community and our country. Through our Nominate a Veteran or First Responder initiative, we\u2019re offering a free home painting makeover to a deserving local veteran or first responder as a heartfelt thank-you for their dedication and service. 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