Projects
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Iraq Veteran, Struck By AT-Mine, Suffering from TBI, Needs Accessible Bathroom
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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 hit an anti-tank mine (AT-Mine) that blew-up underneath my seat. It flung the door open and ejected me 30 feet in the air. I landed on [my] head-back. Not having a seatbelt on saved my life." -
Home for Christmas! Update on the King Family
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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 their heat and lights are turned back on. We also raised an additional $1,740, thanks to our amazing community of supportive and concerned donors!
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FREEDOM FOR CHRISTMAS! Accessible Bathroom for Vietnam War Veteran and Amputee
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“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 so being able to have a bathroom [and] privacy instead of using a commode next to my hospital bed would be such a blessing. I could still be independent and would not need help to do everyday activities such as using the bathroom, showering and brushing my teeth. Having a barrier-free and wheelchair accessible home is all I can ask for” -
HOME DESTROYED: $60k to Navy Corpsman and Frontline Worker to Rebuild Home
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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 $60,000 to get the project started and foundation rebuilt so their would be no further damage to the rest of their home. The goal is to get them at least back in their own home before the holidays.
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Elderly Veteran Trapped Inside Home, Gifted New Ramp!
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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 it is extremely difficult for elderly veterans like Ed to find financial help from veteran aid programs. -
Partnering with Houses for Warriors to Give Tyler and His Family a Safe Home
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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 flown in on a rescue mission. During the Battle of Bulac Kulay, Tyler’s squad was assigned to support by fire. When the Taliban realized his team was preventing their escape from the valley, they began firing on his position and he was shot four times. The first bullet instantly paralyzed him, -
Removed Rugs for Purple Heart Vet With Lung Cancer Due to Burn Pits
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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 summer - Matthew knew he desperately needed the rugs in his home removed from his house. His asthma could not handle having so much carpet in the house, but they had so many other medical expenses and two children, they could not afford this project. -
$6,000 Raised for Army Veteran Left With Hot Water After Hurricane Ida
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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 Nathaniel was only about 15 years old, he moved across the country to New Jersey with his sister, to stay with his Aunt. Again, Nathaniel persevered, graduating High School. -
New Chair Lift For Vietnam Vet With Heart Condition
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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 Lodi, NJ and Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Joseph received honorable discharge in 1971.
