Since 2015, The Home Depot Foundation has helped repair thousands of senior veterans’ homes in partnership with Meals on Wheels America. These home modifications are critical to keeping our aging neighbors safe and independent in their own homes.
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving life for U.S. military veterans and their families, The Home Depot Foundation is the signature funder of our Helping Homebound Heroes program, which provides critical home modification and repairs for senior veterans. The Foundation has committed funds and countless volunteer hours to help these older Americans with critical home repairs and modifications so they can age more safely and comfortably in their own homes.
Korean War Veteran Bernardo Romero settled into his Texas home more than twenty years ago. Like many aging Americans, his home wasn’t ready to accommodate the challenges of growing older. That all changed when Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation partnered to restore his independence.
With more than 9.4 million senior veterans today, organizations like Meals on Wheels are stepping in to support their independence through meals, shelter, education and community. Home Depot CEO Craig Menear stepped in to deliver meals and surprise 68-year-old veteran and Atlanta native John Wright with home renovations.
