Projects
Current Project Alert – USMC Retired Sargent Diane Needs Steps and Railings
*Current Project Alert* Diane Smith served our country starting when she was a very young girl from Brooklyn. Her goal was to get into college while following in her sister’s footsteps who joined the Air Force. She was actually recruited to the Marine Corps... more »
The Gym Comes to The Rescue Again! Homes For Veterans Father and Son
Today we would like to highlight one of our recent projects: Joseph Tartas served 6 years in the army, stationed in Germany as a demolitions specialist. He patrolled the Berlin Wall. Joseph went on to have two children and unfortunately suffered from a... more »
Sgt. Clark’s Kitchen Renovation by Homes For Veterans
The renovation of Sgt. Robert Clark’s kitchen in Clifton New Jersey, to make it barrier free and wheelchair accessible by Homes For Veterans of Harrington Park New Jersey has been completed. It is now easy for Sgt. Clark to live, cook and eat as... more »
Barrier – Free Deck for Disabled Army Veteran and His Family
David Kist comes from a military family and enlisted 18 days after his 18th birthday. He served in the Army for 17 years, from 2005 to 2011. He did a few deployments and activations and certainly saw combat. He even spent a few weeks at ground zero... more »
NJ Veteran with PTSD and Leg Injury Needs Barrier-Free Bathroom
Even though COVID19 has made things extremely difficult for our organization, we continue to push through for our veterans, with the help of you, our wonderful community of supporters. Our military can act as an example for all of us during this trying... more »
Homes for Veterans Commits to Virtual Support for Isolated Heroes During Pandemic
COVID19 has ravaged our country, taken the lives of our loved ones, closed down our schools and businesses and forced us all into our homes for months. This is an extremely difficult time for all of us – but our veterans in particular – who already suffer... more »
The GYM Fundraising Money Well Spent Homes For Veterans
Miguel was not able to get in and out of his house on his own. Homes For Veterans used money from the November 2018 fundraiser at The GYM of Englewood NJ and The GYM of Montvale NJ to install a new garage door and an electric opener. The annual Homes For... more »