Philanthropic Power Couple: Jessica and Richard Haines
Meet Jessica and Richard Haines!
Jessica & Richard Haines, photo by Roberto Gonzalez
Richard and Jessica Haines
Founder, RLH Construction
Founder, KLG and Hope for More
Richard and Jessica Haines are philanthropic powerhouses in the Central Florida community, devoted to the continued support of local nonprofits. Richard is the founder of RLH Construction and RLH Residential, with over 20 years of charitable giving in the Central Florida community. Jessica has a deep passion for helping others and surrounding herself with like-minded individuals, which translated into the founding of the Hope for More Foundation. Together, they have donated over two million dollars to support local charities and are committed to using their resources and voices to raise even more funds. Their continued dedication remains focused on the growth of the Hope for More Foundation, serving the needs of our local community, and RLH as an entire company is committed to supporting its growth. “We are committed to giving back to our community and supporting local nonprofits that may not have the resources that national organizations can draw from,” says Jessica Hallgren Haines. Hope for More Foundation focuses its efforts on specific areas. These include improving the health and quality of life of sick, ailing, or disabled children; improving access to education and resources for advocates and survivors of domestic violence; and benefiting and supporting veterans and their families. The foundation works with local nonprofits serving these populations to raise funds, increase visibility, and increase the impact in the Central Florida area. Richard Haines explains, “our joint philanthropy is one of the most meaningful shared experiences in our relationship, and the best is yet to come.”
Richard Haines, as the founder of RLH construction back in 1991, believes that the continued growth and success in the construction industry is large in part and tied to giving back to our community. RLH Construction is a big believer in karma; what you GIVE is what you get. Founded in 1991, RLH construction is a high level commercial general contractor that believes in people and integrity through every project. With a specialty in the automotive, manufacturing, multifamily and hotel industries, RLH continues to defy market changes and continue to grow alongside their long-term clients. RLH is blessed with clients that trust them in every aspect of construction, thus the launch of RLH Residential and movement into the personal construction needs of all those in Central Florida and New Smyrna. Our clients are why we are successful, and our giving is what defines us.
