Meals on Wheels America Expands Helping Homebound Heroes Program Through Additional Support from The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation has pledged $2.53 million to expand the Helping Homebound Heroes program, aiming to assist aging veterans with home repairs and modifications. This funding will allow the program to double its reach from eight to sixteen markets across the U.S. Since its inception in 2015, the Foundation has donated over $16 million to support more than 2,000 veterans, enhancing their quality of life through essential home modifications. The initiative highlights the increasing need for senior veteran support, especially given the substantial number of veteran homeowners over 55. The Home Depot Foundation continues to be a key player in restoring independence and comfort for veterans, aligning its mission with community welfare.
- The Home Depot Foundation committed $2.53 million to expand the Helping Homebound Heroes program.
- The program will double its reach from eight to sixteen markets, potentially serving more veterans.
- Since 2015, the Foundation has contributed over $16 million to the program, assisting over 2,000 veterans.
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meals on Wheels America announces that The Home Depot Foundation has committed
"With more than nine million veteran homeowners over the age of 55, there is a growing need for critical home repairs and modifications, which have proven positive effects on health and quality of life," said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America. "Thanks to The Home Depot Foundation's increased support, more Meals on Wheels programs are able to help military veterans live more safely and independently in the comfort of their homes. We are so grateful for the Foundation's long-standing commitment."
Since the partnership began in 2015, The Home Depot Foundation has contributed more than
"We're honored to work alongside Meals on Wheels America in service to U.S. military veterans," said Shannon Gerber, executive director, The Home Depot Foundation. "Restoring independence for our nation's heroes is at the center of The Home Depot Foundation's mission, and we're proud to help ensure our senior veterans can successfully and comfortably live at home through home modifications."
Meals on Wheels America is now entering its ninth year of the Helping Homebound Heroes program and has served more than 2,000 veterans, with a continued goal to serve even more aging veterans nationwide. The Helping Homebound Heroes program is funded by The Home Depot Foundation as part of its mission to improve the homes and lives of our nation's veterans.
ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. Powered by a dedicated volunteer workforce, this network delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
The Home Depot Foundation, the nonprofit arm of The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than
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