BUILT FOR FAMILY: ALICIA REAGAN’S STORY
Alicia Reagan’s story is one of determination and new beginnings. After a sudden illness in 2009 left
her paralyzed, she continued building a career in marketing and design while supporting her family
and working alongside her brother in the HVAC industry.
Alicia first learned about The Joseph Groh Foundation through the grant page of the United Spinal
Association website in 2021. Joe, the Foundation’s namesake, is a blog writer and newsletter
contributor for the North Texas chapter of the United Spinal Association. When she initially reached
out, she was seeking a concrete pad at her apartment, a safer way to access her vehicle when
transferring to and from her powerchair. The Foundation made this possible through the generosity of
its donors.
With her connections in the construction industry, Alicia was able to build a home for herself and
asked The Joseph Groh Foundation to work with her brother’s firm, Neal’s Heating and Air
Conditioning in Lafayette, Georgia, to help pay for the HVAC system and installation costs required for
her new home. Joe worked with the Trane Company, which donated an HVAC system, and her brother,
who donated his labor at cost. Through their ongoing support, the Foundation’s generous donors
ultimately funded the materials and labor needed to turn Alicia’s dream home into a reality.
BECOME A LUMINARY
Throughout the year, The Joseph Groh Foundation provides life-changing grants that help individuals
connected to the contracting industry with life-altering disabilities access essential resources—such
as accessible vehicles, bathroom modifications, and rehabilitation technology—empowering them to
reclaim independence. By becoming a monthly Luminary, you help propel this mission forward.