Last Updated on October 22, 2021 by Maggie Sutton
In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month and Veterans Day, on November 11th, the Homes for Heroes Foundation presented a $3,750 grant to the Grand Strand MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) in South Carolina to support Grand Strand veterans, courtesy of a nomination submitted by Homes for Heroes real estate specialist, Joanne Paskewich out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
MOAA Grand Strand Chapter Helps Grand Strand Veterans
The Grand Stand Chapter of the MOAA is a welcoming and active organization with 145 members, according to Chapter President, Dave Townsend. They are one of twelve chapters in South Carolina who support veteran issues both locally and nationally through the MOAA. Their primary initiatives consist of assisting Grand Strand veterans, their families and survivors with financial assistance toward job training and/or emergency housing situations, including but not limited to property tax, heat and electric utilities, rent, and a post office box key to provide a mailing address to assist in HUD/VASH situations.
$3,750 Foundation Grant Check Presentation
The Homes for Heroes Foundation, and our Homes for Heroes real estate specialist, Joanne Paskewich, had the pleasure of coordinating the grant presentation with the Grand Strand Chapter Chaplain, Greg Hill, member of the Military Officers Association of America, Disabled American Veterans of America, American Legion, and the Military Chaplains Association of America.
The check presentation photo includes:
- Randy Diamond (Left), U.S. Army LTC Retired, Red Cross and MOAA
- Michael Freeman (Right)
- Joanne Paskewich, Homes for Heroes Real Estate Specialist, Shoreline Realty
The $3,750 grant will be used by the Grand Strand MOAA to assist Grand Strand veterans with property taxes, utilities and job training. Chaplain Hill will be on the decision-making committee along with the Veterans Outreach Chairman, to determine which veterans, family members or survivors will receive the funds.
The Homes for Heroes Foundation and Joanne Paskewich are grateful to have worked with Chaplain Hill and the Grand Strand Chapter of the MOAA to further support Grand Strand veterans.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
The MOAA was founded in 1929. It’s headquartered in Alexandria, VA and is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization with over 350,000 members from every branch of service. The primary purpose of the MOAA is to lobby regarding military personnel matters and especially in proposed legislation affecting the career force, the retired community and veterans of the uniformed services.
The association is governed by a board of directors made up of 36 officers. Membership is open to active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, and former commissioned officers and warrant officers of the following uniformed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Auxiliary memberships also are available for surviving spouses of deceased officers.
Back in September 2017, the Homes for Heroes Foundation supported the MOAA’s Military Family Initiative.
Homes for Heroes and the Homes for Heroes Foundation
Homes for Heroes, Inc., donates a portion of its earnings to the Homes for Heroes Foundation. Every time a hero buys or sells a home using the Homes for Heroes program, they are helping heroes in need as it pertains to housing or emergency financial assistance. Homes for Heroes, Inc., has also committed to covering all Foundation expenses. That means that 100% of your donation will be used to help heroes.
DONATE to the Homes for Heroes Foundation to help heroes in need of housing or emergency financial assistance.
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I served in the ARMY as an enlisted Soldier. I read in the description above how Homes for Heroes provides services to officers and warrant officers. I did not read anything about enlisted Soldiers. Do enlisted Soldiers qualify for the same services offered from Homes for Heroes?
Hi Chris, absolutely! You, as an enlisted soldier definitely qualify. This article simply covers only one donation made by our Homes for Heroes Foundation to a specific military organization who’s members are officers. Our Foundation provides grants like these to hero organizations to further assist heroes. However, Homes for Heroes provides personal savings to heroes like you when you buy/sell/refinance a home or mortgage with our local real estate and mortgage specialists. If you’re interested in learning more from our local specialists, please register online and we will inform our specialist(s) in your area to contact you. We would be honored to serve you. Thank YOU for your service, Chris!
I already have been approved for a mortgage through American Pacific mortgage. I was just trying to see what this homes for heros was and what they do thank you
Hi Tara, Homes for Heroes is the largest nationwide network of real estate agents and lenders who provide their services to firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, military, healthcare professionals and teacher heroes and save them money. The average hero saves $2,400 by working with our agent, lender, title and home inspection specialists. The only way to receive the home buying or selling savings we offer is to work with our affiliate agent and lender in your area. It sounds like you’re already working with a lender, therefore, if you want to ask that lender to look into our program, simply ask them to sign up at HomesForHeroes.com and our account team will speak with them. Regardless, we wish you the best with your home purchase! – Homes for Heroes