211 Glendale: The Home Depot Foundation Combats Veteran Homelessness in Detroit

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The Home Depot Foundation, partnered with Community Solutions and others, has converted 60 transitional units into permanent housing for veterans in Detroit, aiming to combat veteran homelessness. The renovated facility, located at 211 Glendale, features upgraded apartments and common areas, meeting veterans' needs for sustainable housing. This initiative aligns with the city's goal to achieve a state of "functional zero" homelessness, having already reduced veteran homelessness by 50% from January 2018 to September 2022. The Foundation has invested over $400 million in veteran causes since 2011, improving over 50,000 veteran homes and facilities.

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• Investment of over $400 million in veteran causes since 2011.
• Improvement of over 50,000 veteran homes and facilities.
• 50% reduction in veteran homelessness in Detroit from January 2018 to September 2022.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 26, 2023 / Originally published on Built From Scratch

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Community Solutions, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries and Rocket Community Fund, recently announced the conversion of 60 transitional units into permanent housing units for veterans exiting homelessness in Detroit, Michigan.  

The converted facility, 211 Glendale, features 60 new apartments that include kitchenettes, upgraded fixtures and renovated common areas that will meet the needs of veterans to serve as permanent, sustainable housing. Renovations were supported through equal donations from the Rocket Community Fund and The Home Depot Foundation.

These converted units support the city's ongoing efforts to reduce veteran homelessness toward "functional zero," a dynamic, measurable end state where veteran homelessness is rare and brief. Detroit is one of 105 communities in Built for Zero, a national initiative to measurably reduce homelessness to functional zero. From January 2018 to September 2022, Detroit has driven a 50 percent reduction in veteran homelessness, helping over 1,000 veterans exit homelessness.

The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $400 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities. To learn more, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the Home Depot Foundation's initiative in Detroit?

The Home Depot Foundation aims to combat veteran homelessness by converting transitional units into permanent housing.

How many transitional units were converted by the Home Depot Foundation?

The Home Depot Foundation converted 60 transitional units into permanent housing for veterans.

What is the significance of the 211 Glendale facility?

The 211 Glendale facility provides upgraded apartments for veterans, serving as permanent, sustainable housing.

How much has the Home Depot Foundation invested in veteran causes?

Since 2011, the Home Depot Foundation has invested over $400 million in veteran causes.

What achievement has Detroit made regarding veteran homelessness?

Detroit has achieved a 50% reduction in veteran homelessness from January 2018 to September 2022.