The Hidden Crisis: Veterans in Homes They Can’t Use
While mortgage-free homes remain central to the mission, the needs of America’s veterans are evolving. “So many of the homes they live in weren’t built for wheelchairs or limited mobility,” Dan explains. “There are veterans who can’t even get into their front door. Some have to crawl into their own bathrooms. It shouldn’t be that way.” One project manager told him about a Vietnam veteran whose grandson cut the front off the bathtub with a Sawzall so he could step into it. “It sounds unbelievable,” Dan says, “but they had no other choice.” That’s why Operation Finally Home has set a goal to complete 100 projects in 2026 through new builds, home modifications, and transitional tiny homes. “This is something our builder community can really step up and help with,” Dan says. “Building a ramp, widening a door, this is what we do. And it makes a world of difference.”
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