Residents of Niceville’s Twin Cities Pavilion are enjoying the benefits of a world-class walk-in-tub and walk-in shower, both generously donated this month to the non-profit assisted living facility by Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company. Twin Cities Pavilion is home to 40 residents, many of whom are veterans or widows of veterans.
The donation by Safe Step comes on the heels of a 2013 contribution of two state-of-the-art hydrotherapeutic tubs to Crestview Manor, a sister facility to Twin Cities Pavilion. In August of 2013, Safe Step surprised the 60 residents of Crestview Manor with the hydrotherapeutic tubs after receiving a letter which stated the residents of the low-income assisted living facility were bathing in inacceptable conditions.
When the company learned toilet paper was always in short supply, it donated toilet paper for the life of the facility.
The recent contribution came following a request by Twin Cities Pavilion Director Melissa Mealer.
“I’m in shock,” said Mealer. “They were so generous to Crestview, so I decided to take a chance. They didn’t blink. We didn’t ask for toilet paper but we did ask for one tub and Safe Step decided that one wasn’t enough so they decided to throw in a walk-in shower as well.”
Why the generous donations?
Mike Duffer, president and owner of Safe Step, said he made a promise to his dying mother years ago that if his company had success, he would give back. He created a national program of giving called Safe Step Cares, which provides those less fortunate with his company’s premium products.
“We’re a very blessed company and it’s a pleasure and a privilege to be able to make these life-changing donations,” said Duffer. “Our products change lives every day and we are thrilled to bring comfort, independence, safety and convenience to the residents of Twin Cities.”
Safe Step Walk-In Tub is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
