On January 3rd, our radio show guests were Patrick Clark and Barry Barton. Patrick and his partner Brian Daly own and operate a private real estate investment firm with a heart, REIG. This summer their charity, Operation Renovation solicited applications from military families whose homes were in need of remodeling. After reviewing the applications the Barton family was selected to receive the renovation of their spring valley home. Barry Barton, a career Navy man, and his wife, Cheryl have 3 lovely children ages 9, 5 and 3. There middle child has congenital CMV so Cheryl does not work to stay at home and care from him. Operation Renovation selected the Barton’s to have their home remodeled to accommodated their child’s special needs.

The big reveal was done on Monday, January 26th, three weeks after our show. This heartwarming story was recently features by U-T San Diego, New charity aids military families’ homes.

But this is just a start. Not satisfied with help one family, the goal of Operation Renovation is to help 4 families a year next year. And from there, as many as they can.

Listen to a commercial-free podcast of our interview with Patrick Clark from January 3rd.

*Photo from U-T San Diego Patrick Clark, CEO of REIG, left, with homeowner Barry Barton in the newly renovated kitchen of the Barton family’s Spring Valley home on Monday afternoon. — Danny Chan