Projects
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...
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...
Read MoreFemale 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...
Read MoreCOVID19 Care Package Program for Isolated Heroes Lyons Veterans Hospital NJ
Successful drop off to the Lyons Veterans Hospital New Jersey! Things we take for granted – like a cup of coffee or a fun snack are simple ways to say thank...
Read MoreHomes For Veterans and Operation Decisive Victory Pull Together For USMC Veteran
Mr. Barnes lost his leg to cancer due to the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. However, because he had no medical conditions documented at the time, he is...
Read MoreBarrier-Free Kitchen for Quadriplegic Vietnam Vet!
Stephen Graham is a Vietnam War Veteran and quadriplegic on extended bed rest. He has lasting injuries as a result of explosions during combat and suffered a horrible car accident...
Read MoreRecent Project Update – Paramus NJ Veterans Home Gazebo – Homes For Veterans
Homes For Veterans has renovated the outdoor gazebo at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home. We were able to add a ramp and fix the roof to allow the veterans in...
Read MoreMiguel’s Story
Miguel is one of the many reasons Homes For Veterans exists and why we do what we do. A perfectly healthy and patriotic young man joins the United States Marine...
Read MoreNew Kitchen For Veteran Sean Moley
Sean Moley joined the US Coast Guard as a way to make a difference in the world. After serving for over two years, he was severely injured in a search...
Read MoreWalk-In Tub Completed for Desert Storm Veteran
Bryant Livingston of Virginia served our country in both the Army and Marines. As a young man, Officer Livingston was deployed to Iraq in Desert Storm, Germany, Somalia, and Haiti.
Read MoreCurrent Project Alert – USMC Retired Sargent Diane Needs Steps and Railings
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...
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