It's time for Thanksgiving, and one company shows gratitude every year by giving back. On Wednesday, The Carpet Guys delivered a truck full of care packages to the Salvation Army in Mount Clemens.
They brought hygiene products, socks, clothes, gloves, and coats for those in need. It is something many companies do, but for The Carpet Guys it is personal.
"My name is Joe Zago. I am the owner of the company The Carpet Guys,” said the donor as he introduced himself to a cafeteria full of people who came to The Salvation Army for a meal. "It was only 6 years ago that was in a tough spot. I went to the salvation army. The people at the Salvation Army got me in the right direction."
He told them how he lost his job, his house, got in trouble for drunk driving, and went bankrupt. He found himself homeless. The Salvation Army gave him help.
“The best thing about being in a low spot is, the only place you can go is up,” said Zago.
Zago stopped drinking. He wrote down a list of goals. He then went to work to accomplish those goals. He started the company with almost nothing other than hope and determination.
“We started it at that house we were squatting in. And this is 6 years later. Now we are doing over $10 million in sales,” said Zago.
Zago gave those in need the care packages, but says they aren’t what this annual Thanksgiving tradition is about. His goal is to give hope. It is something he is thankful someone else gave him, allowing his dreams to come true.
“Don’t give up. Put everything aside that is distracting you. Completely separate yourself from it and give it your all. Don’t stop,” said Zago.
