Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Philanthropy, Public Foundations, Veterans
Mission: Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) non profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 2006, that provides support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members through partnerships made with the builders, developers, communities, and the veteran. Helping a Hero strives to engage the community in providing services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families. Additionally, Helping a Hero provides support programs such as marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, emotional support, and financial support.
Results: Helping a Hero has awarded over 100 homes in 24 states. 10 homes are in varying stages of the planning process and veterans will be moving into homes throughout the year. We have also served hundreds of veterans through our Operation Merry Christmas program and the Community Shower Gift Card program.
Target demographics: The 100 Homes Challenge was launched by Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops. Please go to https://checkout. square. site/merchant/7AY0BRXXG546Z/checkout/AQCLHGJVGZG6GXYL7SYWALE3 to make a donation today!
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 300 wounded warriors
Geographic areas served: States where severely injured heroes selected for our Wounded Hero Home Program need to have a handicap accessible home built for them. We also conduct other programs and host events throughout the country.
Programs: Helping a Hero's Wounded Hero Home Program is the signature homebuilding program for severely wounded warriors injured post 9-11-2001 in support of the global war on terror. Traditionally, homes are built in master-planned communities with the developer and builder making in kind donations towards the construction of the house. Helping a hero. org donates cash funds to cover the cost of the home and oversees the project. The veteran participates by being responsible for a $50,000 mortgage on the home plus any VA grants they are eligible to receive. Each home is built to address the special adaptation standards for the veteran who will live in the home and is designed to ensure maximum independence for the wounded hero, within budget constraints. The home is recorded at cost plus any in kind donations from the builder or other sources. During 2021, Helping a Hero has awarded homes to 6 wounded warriors and their families. To date, the organization has awarded over 100 homes in 24 states. The organization conducts a groundbreaking ceremony before the construction of a new home for the wounded warrior. The ceremony allows the organization to introduce the wounded warrior and his, or her, family to the community, educate the community about the needs of the wounded warrior, educate other businesses about the opportunity for giving back to wounded warriors, and honor the wounded warrior for his or her service. The organization has a welcome home ceremony when the home is completed and the wounded hero is ready to move in. The ceremony allows the organization to thank all the vendors who have donated time or products to the home as well as to educate the community about the adaptation needs that this wounded hero has as a result of his or her permanent injuries. The ceremony allows the organization to introduce the wounded warrior and his, or her, family to the community, educate the community about the needs of the wounded warrior, educate other businesses about the opportunity for giving back to wounded warriors, and honor the wounded warrior for his or her service. The organization has a welcome home ceremony when the home is completed and the wounded hero is ready to move in. The ceremony allows the organization to thank all the vendors who have donated time or products to the home as well as to educate the community about the adaptation needs that this wounded hero has as a result of his or her permanent injuries. In addition, Helping a Hero holdsmarriage retreats, caregiver programs, financial education. Emergency needs and recreation support - the organization provides ongoing support for wounded warriors and their families, with priority given to home recipients. This support includes financial support, sports events, fishing and hunting outings, rodeos, and Operation Merry Christmas.
Mission: Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) non profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 2006, that provides support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members through partnerships made with the builders, developers, communities, and the veteran. Helping a Hero strives to engage the community in providing services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families. Additionally, Helping a Hero provides support programs such as marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, emotional support, and financial support.
Results: Helping a Hero has awarded over 100 homes in 24 states. 10 homes are in varying stages of the planning process and veterans will be moving into homes throughout the year. We have also served hundreds of veterans through our Operation Merry Christmas program and the Community Shower Gift Card program.
Target demographics: The 100 Homes Challenge was launched by Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops. Please go to https://checkout. square. site/merchant/7AY0BRXXG546Z/checkout/AQCLHGJVGZG6GXYL7SYWALE3 to make a donation today!
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 300 wounded warriors
Geographic areas served: States where severely injured heroes selected for our Wounded Hero Home Program need to have a handicap accessible home built for them. We also conduct other programs and host events throughout the country.
Programs: Helping a Hero's Wounded Hero Home Program is the signature homebuilding program for severely wounded warriors injured post 9-11-2001 in support of the global war on terror. Traditionally, homes are built in master-planned communities with the developer and builder making in kind donations towards the construction of the house. Helping a hero. org donates cash funds to cover the cost of the home and oversees the project. The veteran participates by being responsible for a $50,000 mortgage on the home plus any VA grants they are eligible to receive. Each home is built to address the special adaptation standards for the veteran who will live in the home and is designed to ensure maximum independence for the wounded hero, within budget constraints. The home is recorded at cost plus any in kind donations from the builder or other sources. During 2021, Helping a Hero has awarded homes to 6 wounded warriors and their families. To date, the organization has awarded over 100 homes in 24 states. The organization conducts a groundbreaking ceremony before the construction of a new home for the wounded warrior. The ceremony allows the organization to introduce the wounded warrior and his, or her, family to the community, educate the community about the needs of the wounded warrior, educate other businesses about the opportunity for giving back to wounded warriors, and honor the wounded warrior for his or her service. The organization has a welcome home ceremony when the home is completed and the wounded hero is ready to move in. The ceremony allows the organization to thank all the vendors who have donated time or products to the home as well as to educate the community about the adaptation needs that this wounded hero has as a result of his or her permanent injuries. The ceremony allows the organization to introduce the wounded warrior and his, or her, family to the community, educate the community about the needs of the wounded warrior, educate other businesses about the opportunity for giving back to wounded warriors, and honor the wounded warrior for his or her service. The organization has a welcome home ceremony when the home is completed and the wounded hero is ready to move in. The ceremony allows the organization to thank all the vendors who have donated time or products to the home as well as to educate the community about the adaptation needs that this wounded hero has as a result of his or her permanent injuries. In addition, Helping a Hero holdsmarriage retreats, caregiver programs, financial education. Emergency needs and recreation support - the organization provides ongoing support for wounded warriors and their families, with priority given to home recipients. This support includes financial support, sports events, fishing and hunting outings, rodeos, and Operation Merry Christmas.
PO Box 19310, Houston, TX 77224
888-786-9531
Homeless & Housing
Houston
