Homes For Our Troops
Posted on February 27, 2017
CertaPro Painters® continues to paint houses and raise funds for HFOT!
Homes For Our Troops Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed defending ours, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 percent of donations to Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. Visit hfotusa.org
HELP US SUPPORT HFOT! CertaPro is hosting community fundraising events and working with general contractors to paint the interiors of the new homes built through the program. CertaPro Painters® has donated over $400,000 in painting services and donations and continues to give back to disabled war veterans. Join us at one of our many fundraisers across the nation, or join the CertaPro mission by making a donation today directly to Homes for Our Troops by clicking here and choose the “Donation” tab.
A SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOME? Homes for Our Troops specially adapted homes go beyond ADA compliance. They feature single-level, open floor plans, roll-in showers, roll-under cooktops and sinks, and other standard accessibility items. Depending on the severity of the injury suffered by the veteran, the homes may also include specialized items including lift systems, keyless door entry, and voice activation controls. Key fact: an eligible veteran or service member may receive a Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing Grant up to a maximum amount of $63,780. Homes for Our Troops assistance covers all costs over and above this grant and they work closely with the VA to ensure that when their resources are combined, the home is provided at no cost to the Veteran.
HOW CAN I FIND A LOCAL BUILD IN MY AREA? HFOT has completed over 200 homes with 52 new projects underway in 2016. To view the exact locations of these homes, please click here.
