Greensboro Military Family Receives Invaluable Gift

Last Updated 7/18/2025 • Posted in In The News

Article by Meghann Mollerus and WFMY Staff, originally published on WFMY, on September 8, 2014

The Bendel family of Greensboro recently received a beautifully renovated backyard thanks to the generosity of Purple Heart Homes partners, including Crescent Rotary Club, Home Depot, and TIMCO. Grady Bendel, a U.S. Army veteran who was injured by an IED during his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan, has endured multiple surgeries and continues to manage PTSD. After moving to Greensboro in 2013 with his wife, Pepper, and their two daughters, the family was approved for a home through Purple Heart Homes. The addition of a privacy fence now provides a safe and secure space for their children and service dogs, offering peace of mind and comfort.


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Greensboro Military Family Receives Invaluable Gift

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