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The Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million To Help Veterans Age in Place, Avoid Homelessness

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The Home Depot Foundation has announced a $10 million investment to help veterans age in place and prevent homelessness. This funding comes as the VA projects a 535% increase in veterans over 85 needing care in the next 20 years. The investment will support: 230 new or refurbished rental units, over 125 urgent home repairs, rental/mortgage assistance for 270 veterans, and 400 home adaptations plus seven custom smart homes for disabled veterans. This initiative is part of the Foundation's updated commitment of $750 million to veteran causes by 2030, following their achievement of surpassing $500 million invested since 2011.

La Home Depot Foundation ha annunciato un investimento di 10 milioni di dollari per aiutare i veterani a invecchiare a casa e prevenire l'assenza di fissa dimora. Questo finanziamento arriva mentre il VA prevede un aumento del 535% dei veterani oltre gli 85 anni che necessiteranno assistenza nei prossimi 20 anni. L'investimento supporterà: 230 nuove unità in affitto o ristrutturate, oltre a 125 riparazioni urgenti per la casa, assistenza per affitto/mutuo per 270 veterani, e 400 adattamenti per la casa, oltre a sette case intelligenti personalizzate per veterani con disabilità. Questa iniziativa fa parte dell'impegno aggiornato della Fondazione di 750 milioni di dollari per cause veterane entro il 2030, dopo il superamento degli 500 milioni di dollari investiti dal 2011.

La Home Depot Foundation ha anunciado una inversión de 10 millones de dólares para ayudar a los veteranos a envejecer en su hogar y prevenir la falta de vivienda. Este financiamiento llega mientras el VA proyecta un aumento del 535% en los veteranos mayores de 85 años que necesitarán atención en los próximos 20 años. La inversión apoyará: 230 nuevas unidades de alquiler o remodeladas, más de 125 reparaciones urgentes en el hogar, asistencia para alquiler/hipoteca para 270 veteranos, y 400 adaptaciones para el hogar además de siete casas inteligentes personalizadas para veteranos con discapacidades. Esta iniciativa es parte del compromiso actualizado de la Fundación de 750 millones de dólares para causas de veteranos para 2030, tras haber superado los 500 millones de dólares invertidos desde 2011.

홈 디포 재단이 퇴역 군인이 자택에서 노후할 수 있도록 지원하고 노숙을 예방하기 위해 1천만 달러의 투자를 발표했습니다. 이 자금은 VA가 향후 20년 동안 85세 이상의 퇴역 군인이 필요로 하는 돌봄이 535% 증가할 것이라고 예측하면서 제공됩니다. 이 투자에는 230개의 새 또는 보수된 임대 유닛, 125건의 긴급 주택 수리, 270명의 퇴역 군인에 대한 임대/주택 담보 대출 지원, 400건의 주택 적응 및 장애인 퇴역 군인을 위한 맞춤형 스마트 홈 7채가 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2030년까지 퇴역 군인을 위한 7억 5천만 달러에 대한 재단의 업데이트된 공약의 일환으로, 2011년 이후 5억 달러 이상을 초과하는 투자를 달성한 이후의 일입니다.

La Home Depot Foundation a annoncé un investissement de 10 millions de dollars pour aider les vétérans à vieillir chez eux et à prévenir l'itinérance. Ce financement intervient alors que le VA prévoit une augmentation de 535 % du nombre de vétérans de plus de 85 ans ayant besoin de soins au cours des 20 prochaines années. Cet investissement soutiendra : 230 nouveaux logements locatifs ou rénovés, plus de 125 réparations urgentes à domicile, une aide au loyer/à l'hypothèque pour 270 vétérans, et 400 adaptations de logements ainsi que sept maisons intelligentes personnalisées pour les vétérans handicapés. Cette initiative fait partie de l'engagement mis à jour de la Fondation de 750 millions de dollars pour des causes liées aux vétérans d'ici 2030, après avoir réussi à dépasser les 500 millions de dollars investis depuis 2011.

Die Home Depot Foundation hat eine Investition von 10 Millionen Dollar angekündigt, um Veteranen zu helfen, zu Hause älter zu werden und Obdachlosigkeit zu verhindern. Diese Finanzierung erfolgt, da die VA einen Anstieg von 535 % bei Veteranen über 85 Jahren prognostiziert, die in den nächsten 20 Jahren Pflege benötigen. Die Investition wird unterstützen: 230 neue oder renovierte Mietwohnungen, über 125 dringende Reparaturen im Haus, Miet-/Hypothekenhilfe für 270 Veteranen und 400 Wohnungsanpassungen sowie sieben maßgeschneiderte Smart Homes für behinderte Veteranen. Diese Initiative ist Teil des aktualisierten Engagements der Stiftung von 750 Millionen Dollar für Veteranenanliegen bis 2030, nachdem sie seit 2011 über 500 Millionen Dollar investiert haben.

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  • Surpassed $500 million investment goal in veteran causes two years ahead of schedule
  • Expanded commitment to $750 million for veteran causes by 2030
  • Strategic investment addressing growing veteran housing needs
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While The Home Depot Foundation's $10 million investment in veteran housing initiatives demonstrates strong corporate social responsibility, the direct financial impact on HD's $398.7 billion market cap is minimal. The commitment extends the Foundation's previous $500 million veteran cause investment to $750 million by 2030, representing a small portion of HD's annual revenue.

The initiative may provide modest indirect benefits through brand enhancement and customer loyalty, particularly among the military community. With tens of thousands of veterans employed at Home Depot stores, this program aligns with their workforce strategy and could aid in veteran recruitment and retention. However, the financial implications for shareholders are not material enough to significantly impact stock performance.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2024 / The Home Depot:

Originally published on Built From Scratch

In honor of Veterans Day and the annual Operation Surprise initiative, The Home Depot Foundation is investing $10 million to help veterans age in their current residences and avoid homelessness. This significant funding will address the urgent need for accessible and stable housing for aging veterans, a population that is expected to surge in the coming decades.

According to recent projections from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the number of veterans over the age of 85 who require care will increase by a staggering 535% over the next 20 years. Research also indicates that homelessness among individuals aged 65 and older will reach its peak by 2030, with veterans being disproportionately affected compared to the general population. While veteran homelessness has decreased by 55% over the past decade, it began to rise again in 2023.

"As veterans age, small accessibility modifications can mean the difference between remaining in their own homes versus being displaced," said Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. "With this new $10 million investment, The Home Depot Foundation is proud to further our support of our nonprofit partners improving veteran housing across the country, helping veterans safely maintain their independence for years to come."

The funding announced today will facilitate:

  • Creation of affordable housing: Over 230 new or refurbished rental units constructed by organizations including U.S.VETS and Coalition for Responsible Community Development will be made available for veterans.

  • Critical home repairs: More than 125 urgent home repairs for low-income veteran families will be conducted by organizations such as Operation Homefront.

  • Financial relief: Rental and/or mortgage assistance provided by Housing Assistance Council and similar organizations will be provided to over 270 veterans.

  • Home adaptations and smart homes: 400 home adaptations and critical home repairs will be completed by Semper Fi & America's Fund, and seven new fully custom smart homes will be built by Gary Sinise Foundation for veterans with significant service-related disabilities.

"The generous investment from The Home Depot Foundation is an important step forward in our shared mission to support and uplift our veterans through housing," said Stephen Peck, CEO of U.S.VETS. "We are honored to be a partner in this initiative to expand affordable, accessible supportive housing that meets the needs of those who have bravely served our nation."

In celebration of its annual Operation Surprise initiative, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot, The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, will undertake hundreds of service projects nationwide to enhance the safety and accessibility of veterans' homes. Throughout the month of November, Team Depot will focus on making veteran housing safer, more accessible and livable for the long run. Beyond physical improvements, Team Depot will also deliver special moments of appreciation to honor those who have served.

On Veterans Day last year, The Home Depot Foundation announced it had surpassed $500 million invested in veteran causes since 2011, meeting its previous financial commitment two years early. The Foundation also laid out plans to grow its mission to serve those who served with an updated commitment of $750 million to veteran causes by 2030. Through this incremental $250 million commitment, the Foundation, its nonprofit partners and Team Depot will focus primarily on affordable housing issues and will impact an estimated 50,000 veterans.

The Home Depot is proud to have tens of thousands of veterans, service members and military spouses in orange aprons. To learn more about The Home Depot's commitment to the veteran and military communities, visit homedepot.com/military. Follow #OperationSurprise to see how the Foundation and Team Depot are making homes more welcoming for veterans across the country.

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FAQ

How much did The Home Depot Foundation (HD) invest in veteran housing in November 2024?

The Home Depot Foundation invested $10 million to help veterans age in place and avoid homelessness.

What is The Home Depot's (HD) total commitment to veteran causes by 2030?

The Home Depot Foundation has committed to investing $750 million in veteran causes by 2030.

How many veteran housing units will The Home Depot's (HD) 2024 investment create?

The investment will create 230 new or refurbished rental units for veterans through organizations including U.S.VETS and Coalition for Responsible Community Development.

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