Welcome Home: Local Veteran Receives New Tiny Home

Last Updated 7/16/2026 • Posted in In The News, Choose A Veteran

Article by Alyssa Schnugg, originally published in The Oxford Eagle on August 29, 2024. 
For veteran Frankie Dunn, home had become a storage shed after the loss of his wife, a house fire, and a stroke that left him unable to complete renovations on his own. When Purple Heart Homes learned of his situation, the organization partnered with 7 Days for the Troops to provide a new accessible tiny home designed to meet his physical needs. Surrounded by family, fellow veterans, volunteers, and supporters, Frankie was welcomed home to a safe place where he could begin a new chapter with comfort, dignity, and independence.

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Welcome Home: Local Veteran Receives New, "Tiny" House

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