Dalton, GA — October 24, 2025 — When Viridiana, a dedicated flooring professional with decades of hands-on experience in heat-set and laminate installation, suffered a massive stroke in June 2024, her life and livelihood changed in an instant.
For decades, she built a career she loved—one grounded in craftsmanship, hard work, and pride. Outside of work, she tended to her garden, nurturing vegetables and flowers with the same care she gave her flooring projects. But after her stroke left her with significant memory and speech challenges, even daily routines became difficult.
Her husband, Christian, stepped away from work for two months to care for her. As medical bills piled up, so did mortgage payments, utilities, and grocery costs. The financial pressure became overwhelming—until the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) stepped in to help.
A grant from FCIF covered essential expenses, including medical costs, housing, and basic living needs, allowing the family to regain stability.
“This support was such a relief,” Christian said. “Thanks to God and FCIF, I was able to control our debt.”
Today, Viridiana continues her recovery surrounded by love, community, and the reassurance that her industry family stands with her. FCIF’s assistance—made possible by donors across the flooring community—has given her family the strength to focus on what truly matters: health, hope, and healing.
Help Flooring Families in Their Time of Need
Since 1981, FCIF has provided direct financial assistance to flooring professionals battling catastrophic injuries, severe disabilities, or life-threatening illnesses. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the foundation helps industry families overcome financial hardship so they can focus on recovery.
Make your 2025 corporate or personal gift today and help ensure flooring families have the support they need in the year ahead. Your generosity provides real relief—covering medical care, housing, and essential living expenses when families need it most. Every contribution, no matter the size, has the power to change lives. Join FCIF in bringing comfort, stability, and peace of mind to those who need it most.
Ways to Give:
- Give online by credit card or request an invoice at https://qrco.de/bfrLZv
- Mail a check with a pledge card to:
Floor Covering Industry Foundation
855 Abutment Road, Suite 1
Dalton, GA 30721
Check out FCIF’s Report to the Industry flipbook to see exactly how your contribution helps provide medical care, household stability, and peace of mind to flooring families in crisis at https://issuu.com/fcif/docs/2024_fcif_annual_report.
About the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF)
The FCIF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to assisting flooring industry professionals and their families who experience catastrophic medical conditions, severe disabilities, or other unexpected hardships. Through direct grants, the foundation provides critical relief that eases financial burdens and restores hope. Apply for assistance or donate to support flooring employees in need at fcif.org.