This year, the Adam’s Armor Foundation, in partnership with Halco Home Solutions, proudly provided a brand-new furnace installation to Penny Haremza, the widow of longtime Halco service technician Jim Haremza. Each year, the foundation covers the cost of materials while Halco donates the installation, ensuring that a family in need receives the gift of warmth.
When Penny initially contacted Halco for a service visit, she explained that she couldn’t afford the service call upfront and asked if she could be billed over time. Understanding her situation, Halco agreed to send a technician at no cost to assess the issue. Unfortunately, upon inspection, the technician discovered that Penny’s furnace was unsafe and beyond repair with a cracked heat exchanger. With freezing winter temperatures, her situation was urgent.
“When we received Penny’s call, we knew we had to act fast,” said Hal Smith, founder and CEO of Halco. “Jim was an incredible technician, known by many as ‘The Brain Surgeon’ for his exceptional skills. It was only right that we help his family in their time of need.”
Halco’s skilled installation team promptly arrived at Penny’s home, efficiently removing the old, hazardous furnace and replacing it with a new, reliable unit. The team worked diligently to complete the installation in a single day, ensuring Penny’s home was warm and comfortable once again.
Penny was deeply moved and grateful to the Adam’s Armor Foundation and the Halco team. “Jimmy’s birthday was yesterday, so I feel like he had a hand in this,” she shared. “I know it sounds silly, but miracles happen, and this is a big one. I was freezing for a day and a half, and I am just so grateful for them.”
She extended heartfelt thanks to Adam’s family and Hal, saying, “They don’t know how much this helped. I just want them to know how truly and deeply I appreciate this. If Jimmy were alive, I just know he would be overwhelmed with gratitude.”
The connection between Jim Haremza and Adam Scott, both highly skilled and respected craftsmen, makes this year’s furnace donation even more meaningful. Their legacy lives on, not only through their work but through the people they’ve inspired. The Adam Scott Memorial Scholarship and the Adam’s Armor Foundation continue to support and uplift those in the trades, reinforcing the spirit of giving and craftsmanship that defined both men.
Irene, Adam’s mother, reflected on the moment, saying, “In my heart, I know Adam and Jim’s spirits are looking down from Heaven, and proudly shaking hands on a job well done.”
About The Adam’s Armor Foundation Inc.: The Adam’s Armor Foundation Inc. was established in honor of the late Adam Scott, a remarkable individual known for his humility, honesty, and philanthropic spirit. This foundation pays tribute to Adam’s unwavering commitment to his work, family, and his community, ensuring his legacy lives on through acts of kindness and support for families in need.
About Halco Home Solutions: Since 1984, Halco’s purpose has been to build customers for life by providing extraordinary service, value, and a comprehensive range of energy solutions. Their mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to embrace sustainable energy sources and to deliver the best products and services in the industry. They offer plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electric, insulation, renewable energy, basement waterproofing, healthy home comfort, and more!
