PROJECTS
HOME DESTROYED: $60k to Navy Corpsman and Frontline Worker to Rebuild Home
Since 2020, both Christopher and his wife Pearl fought on the frontlines of COVID19 in Hackensack, NJ - one of the epicenters of the virus, to protect our community from the pandemic. Hurricane Ida struck their home in September and destroyed the... more »
Elderly Veteran Trapped Inside Home, Gifted New Ramp!
Ed Meller, a veteran from NJ, served our country for 5 years working with MIT to develop radar technologies. He was inspired to join the military by his older brother, and together with his twin brother joined the Navy. Ed lives with his wife Janet... more »
Partnering with Houses for Warriors to Give Tyler and His Family a Safe Home
Andrew Canales is a veteran who founded Houses for Warriors, a nonprofit organization that gives the gift of safe and independent living to veterans who are disabled, the same mission as Homes for Veterans! Houses for Warriors has many programs; They rent... more »
Removed Rugs for Purple Heart Vet With Lung Cancer Due to Burn Pits
Matthew Whetnall was born in Ohio and lost his father at only 4 years old. Due to difficult circumstances, he was placed in the Ohio foster care system. Matthew’s Aunt and Uncle tried for years to adopt him and once it was safe enough, he was able to live... more »
$6,000 Raised for Army Veteran Left With Hot Water After Hurricane Ida
Nathaniel was born in Escondido, California, and grew up in San Bernardino, California. At the age of 13 his family became homeless. Nathaniel, his mother and his sister lived in several different homeless shelters for 3 years, persevering together. When... more »
New Chair Lift For Vietnam Vet With Heart Condition
Joseph Salonia is a Vietnam Veteran who was born and raised in New Jersey. He loved this country and decided to volunteer for the military in 1965. His job was in the Motor Pool as an Ordnance Supply and Parts Specialist. He served for 6 years between... more »
Struggling Veteran Couple Chimney and Gutters Fixed before Storm!
William (Billy) Pesler was drafted and served 6 years in Germany with his wife Beatrice by his side. Billy and Beatrice returned to the USA and Billy pursued a career as a carpenter. Now, Beatrice cares for Billy who suffers from Alzheimers and... more »
Female Veterans Suffering from MST/PTSD – Gifted New Roof Before Winter Storm!
Homes for Veterans completed a new roof for disabled veterans Kristin and Sarah. Female veterans carry the wounds of their service the same way that men do, but often find fewer resources available to them. Kristin, a US Air Force Vet and Sarah... more »