Projects
Two Chair Lifts Needed for American Legion Post 108
I was contacted by Rudy, the veteran in charge of membership at the post. He explained their facility was founded over 50 years ago and some of the current veteran...
Vietnam Veteran with Parkinson's Disease Needs Accessible Bathroom
Many years after his service, he spent years trying to normalize his experience until he was diagnosed with PTSD. Leslie never knew what PTSD was until many years of struggling...
Veteran with Spinal Stenosis Needs Ramp
William became disabled at an early age due to Spinal Stenosis, paralysis of his right arm and chronic breathing issues. He now lives in a small home with extremely dangerous...
Project COMPLETE: Mr. Rodriguez's Accessible Bathroom
Our veteran hero is on a waitlist for a life saving liver transplant and could be called into surgery any day. In addition to the cancer, Mr. Rodriguez suffers from...
Veteran Trapped Inside and Unable to attend his Doctor Appointments
"My home needs a wheelchair ramp. I am disabled and unable to enter and exit the home independently. Having a ramp added to my home would allow me the freedom...
Contaminated Water from Camp Lejeune Caused Liver Cancer - Accessible Bathroom Needed!
The water contamination at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 is no secret. Many veterans who bathe in and ingested the contaminated water are now suffering from various cancers and...
A Chairlift Won't Work: Funding an Elevator for Purple Heart Veteran
This is where Homes for Veterans stepped in. We believe Tyler should not have to sacrifice when it comes to his children's safety and his independence in his own home. He has...
Disabled Mother and Army Veteran Needs Accessible Bathroom
While stationed in South Korea, Patrice's battalion was poisoned and many of her fellow soldiers became critically ill or died. As a result of her time in the Army, Patrice suffers...
Iraq Veteran, Struck By AT-Mine, Suffering from TBI, Needs Accessible Bathroom
Douglas writes, "I decided to take point behind our gun truck. I also had a bad vibe and chose not to load my truck with rockets. On our route, my truck...
Home for Christmas! Update on the King Family
After almost 4 months displaced from their home and now working through another COVID surge, the King family is now back home safe and sound before Christmas! Their basement is rebuilt and...
FREEDOM FOR CHRISTMAS! Accessible Bathroom for Vietnam War Veteran and Amputee
“Being able to have a wheelchair accessible bathroom in our home would help me and my family more than I can explain. I have two grandchildren that live with me...
HOME DESTROYED: $60k to Navy Corpsman and Frontline Worker to Rebuild Home
When Homes for Veterans heard about this tragic situation, we had to step in to help. We couldn't see Christopher and his children living in shelters any longer. We decided to donate...
Elderly Veteran Trapped Inside Home, Gifted New Ramp!
You see, Ed is in a wheelchair due to his age. The nerves in his legs and his joints are weak. This is not a "service related" injury and therefore...
Partnering with Houses for Warriors to Give Tyler and His Family a Safe Home
Tyler was deployed to Afghanistan in early 2005. On May 3, 2005 the battalion scouts were ambushed by a group of insurgents, which is when Tyler and his Company were...
Removed Rugs for Purple Heart Vet With Lung Cancer Due to Burn Pits
Matthew’s story is heartbreaking and significant for many reasons. This diagnosis has now hindered his ability to work, bringing him and his wife from 2 incomes down to one. This...
$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...
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...