Home is Hope for War Vet, Single Mom

Last Updated 7/13/2026 • Posted in Choose A Veteran, In The News

Article by Michael Barrett, originally published on Gaston Gazette, on December 19, 2015

For U.S. Army veteran Lauren Hogan, a house in Bessemer City represents more than shelter; it’s a turning point. Hogan, who earned a Purple Heart after surviving a deadly attack during the Iraq War, has struggled for years with PTSD, job uncertainty, and single motherhood. Now, thanks to Purple Heart Homes, her fixer-upper is being transformed into a safe and welcoming home for her and her two daughters. With renovations underway and a community of volunteers behind her, Hogan sees more than walls going up; she sees a future finally taking shape.

Read the full story in the Gaston Gazette:
Home is hope for war vet, single mom

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