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Veteran Stories: Honoring Service, Celebrating Impact


Every project we complete is more than a renovation or a new build. It's a veteran or military family overcoming barriers and reclaiming the safety, independence, and peace of mind they deserve. These stories reflect the courage, resilience, and service of the veterans we are honored to serve. 

 Purple Heart Homes is privileged to stand alongside veterans from every era, age, background, and branch of service. The numbers below offer a broader look at who they are, while the stories that follow share the lasting impact made possible through the generosity of our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters. Explore the lives changed, the communities united, and the service honored, one story at a time.

Take a closer look at the lives touched, the communities united, and the service honored - one story at a time.

WHO WE SERVED

VETERAN AGE

80 years or older23.25%
60 years or older49.30%
59 years or younger27.45%
 

ERA OF SERVICE

Vietnam Veterans43.52%
Multiple Conflicts12.50%
Afghanistan6.48%
Gulf War6.95%
Korea/WWII/Other7.88%
 

DIVERSITY

Minority Veterans29.17%
Female Veterans8.33%
 

Every veteran has a story. Explore them below.

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Veteran Story: Denise ChampionAfter a winter fall left Navy veteran Denise Champion injured, Purple Heart Homes and volunteers built her a safer way home with a new p...
Veteran Story: Bradford PingPurple Heart Homes and Owens Corning's Roof Deployment Project replaced Somerset, KY Army Veteran Bradford Ping's leaking roof, protecti...
Veteran Story: Charles "Hugh" CookPurple Heart Homes transformed a Lawton, OK Vietnam Veteran's home with accessibility renovations, making it safe for daily living with ...
Veteran Story: Alvin YoungerArmy Captain Alvin B. Younger served over 11 years during the Gulf War era. Now, Purple Heart Homes' Central Virginia Chapter has repair...
Featured Veteran of the Month: SP5 (P), E-5 Vermelle Lan... Army Veteran Vermelle Langford’s home was deemed unlivable. See how Purple Heart Homes is rebuilding it and how you can help support Vet...
Veteran Story: Jacob DunfordPurple Heart Homes helped Army National Guard Veteran Jacob Dunford improve accessibility and safety in his North Carolina home through ...
Veteran Story: Stanley MeriwetherThrough the Veterans Aging in Place program, Purple Heart Homes completed a home safety project for U.S. Army Veteran Stanley Meriwether...
Veteran Story: Dustin ThompsonPurple Heart Homes supports U.S. Army Veteran Dustin Thompson through its Veterans Aging in Place program in Statesville, NC, improving ...
Veteran Story: Foy WellmanPurple Heart Homes supported U.S. Army Veteran Foy Wellman through the Veterans Aging in Place program, providing critical home repairs ...
Veteran Story: Jennifer HartPurple Heart Homes restored heat for Air Force Veteran Jennifer Hart in Lynchburg, Virginia, improving safety and comfort through a Vete...
Veteran Story: Charley Burgess Jr.U.S. Army Veteran Charley Burgess Jr. received critical accessibility repairs to his home in Belton, SC, thanks to Purple Heart Homes an...
Veteran Story: Wendel HillPurple Heart Homes completes its 1,000th project with The Home Depot Foundation, delivering accessibility renovations for U.S. Army Vete...
Veteran Story: James CrawfordPurple Heart Homes provides a new HVAC system for U.S. Army Veteran James Crawford in Liberty, SC, improving comfort and safety for his ...
Veteran Story: Brian MooreU.S. Army Veteran Brian Moore receives a new Modular Home in Virginia. See how Purple Heart Homes and partners transformed his life and ...
Veteran Story: Peter ChrystPurple Heart Homes supported U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran SFC Peter Chryst with vital home accessibility impro...
Veteran Story: Leroy HarveyMarine Veteran Leroy Harvey received a new modular home through Purple Heart Homes with support from Operation Command, Lowe’s Red Vest ...
Veteran Story: Othoniel Cruz-RondonU.S. Army Veteran Othoniel Cruz-Rondon and his family received a safer home thanks to a North Carolina state grant and support from Purp...
Veteran's Story: Alfred RuckerPurple Heart Homes, with funding and volunteer support from Lowe’s, built a new deck, ADA ramp, and carport roof repairs for U.S. Air Fo...
Veteran's Story: Joseph Brenchick Jr.Purple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation, built a new ramp for U.S. Marine Veteran Joseph Brenchick Jr. in Freder...
Veteran's Story: Dean WilliamsPurple Heart Homes, with support from Lowe’s and a NC Government Grant, provided U.S. Army Veteran Dean Williams of Nebo, NC with a walk...
Veteran's Story: Robert Reed Jr.Purple Heart Homes repaired the porch, handrails, and doors of U.S. Air Force Veteran Robert Reed Jr. in NC through our Veterans Aging i...
Veteran's Story: Natalie McDonaldPurple Heart Homes and The Home Depot Foundation partnered to build a new ramp and deck for U.S. Navy Veteran Natalie McDonald in Amhers...
Veteran's Story: Larry FoxPurple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation, installed new flooring for U.S. Army Veteran Larry Fox in Monroe City, ...
Veteran's Story: Donald McQuillanPurple Heart Homes repaired the home of U.S. Marine Veteran Donald McQuillan in Maysville, NC through our Veterans Aging in Place Progra...
Veteran's Story: Joe RuffinPurple Heart Homes helped U.S. Army Veteran Joe Ruffin of Wilson, NC with a bathroom remodel and sunroom repairs through our Veterans Ag...
Veteran's Story: Othoniel Cruz-RondonPurple Heart Homes, with support from a North Carolina Government Grant, repaired the roof, siding, and solar panels for U.S. Army Veter...
Veteran's Story: Robert PitchfordPurple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation, helped U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Robert Pitchford of North Carolina wit...
Veteran's Story: Nicholas GeibenPurple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation and our Golden Corner Chapter, built a new ramp and deck for U.S. Army V...
Veteran's Story: Evelyn Diaz SuarezPurple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation and our Puerto Rico Chapter, provided a new roof for U.S. Army Veteran E...
Veteran's Story: Chuck SavagePurple Heart Homes, with support from Owens Corning’s Roof Deployment Project and Neighborhood Roofing, provided U.S. Marine Veteran Chu...
Veteran's Story: Thomas WardVietnam-era Navy Veteran Thomas Ward receives critical home repairs in Pfafftown, NC, including new flooring, an ADA bathroom, and drive...
Veteran Story: Jorge RiveraPurple Heart Homes and the Puerto Rico Chapter restored safety and comfort for Korean War Veteran Jorge Rivera, repairing his hurricane-...
Veteran’s Story: Matthew BrownPurple Heart Homes restored U.S. Marine Veteran Matthew Brown’s water supply with urgent plumbing repairs in Bladenboro, NC. Funded by a...
Veteran's Story: Willie HoganPurple Heart Homes, with support from The Home Depot Foundation, built a custom ramp for U.S. Army Veteran Willie Hogan in Okolona, MS, ...
Veteran Story: James HodgePurple Heart Homes replaced the roof of U.S. Army Veteran James Hodge in Boomer, NC, honoring his Vietnam War service with a safer, more...
Veteran's Story: Eugene BarbeePurple Heart Homes improved accessibility for Korean War Veteran Eugene Barbee in Pinehurst, NC, with a new driveway and wheelchair lift...
Veteran's Story: Jeremiah ShattuckMarine Veteran Jeremiah Shattuck receives a new roof in Oracle, AZ, through Purple Heart Homes’ VAIP Program and Owens Corning’s Roof De...
Veteran's Story: Larry YannizziVietnam Veteran Larry Yannizzi receives accessible bathroom upgrades in Seneca, SC, thanks to Purple Heart Homes’ VAIP Program, voluntee...
Veteran's Story: James HarrisArmy Veteran James Harris received a new ADA ramp and deck in Eden, NC, through Purple Heart Homes’ VAIP Program, funded by a North Caro...
Veteran's Story: Roy Elrod Jr.Army Veteran Roy Elrod Jr. received a new patio deck in Liberty, SC, thanks to Purple Heart Homes and The Home Depot Foundation, restori...
Veteran's Story: Robert SteeleArmy Veteran Robert Steele received a new roof, ADA bathroom, and home updates through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program in Cha...
Veteran's Story: Charmer Hall Jr.Purple Heart Homes built a ramp for Vietnam Veteran Charmer Hall Jr. in Lexington, VA, restoring his independence with help from The Hom...
Veteran's Story: Mike StubbsArmy Veteran Mike Stubbs received a new roof through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, funded by Lowe’s and Owens Corning, in ...
Veteran's Story: Andrea Best-ThompsonArmy Veteran Andrea Best-Thompson received new windows and a safer shower through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, funded by ...
Veteran's Story: James ChesireArmy Veteran James Chesire received HVAC and gas line repairs through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, funded by The Home Dep...
Veteran's Story: David WilcherAir Force Veteran David Wilcher received a new ramp from Purple Heart Homes in Bedford, VA, restoring access and safety after spinal sur...
Veteran’s Story: Whitt ColemanNavy Veteran Whitt Coleman received a new roof and home repairs through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, with help from Cenva...
Veteran's Story: William RevillNavy Veteran William Revill received a new ramp through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, with help from The Home Depot Founda...
Veteran's Story: Wiley McDowellArmy Veteran Wiley McDowell received an ADA bathroom through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, funded by a North Carolina grant.
Veteran's Story: Technical Sergeant Trustin BeyAir Force Veteran Technical Sergeant Trustin Bey received a home generator through Purple Heart Homes’ Aging in Place Program, funded by...

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Purple Heart Homes, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate, when making determinations of whether applicants are eligible for services, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Purple Heart Homes endeavors to provide services to and for disabled and honorably discharged Veterans, and will make applicant eligibility decisions on this basis alone.

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