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Homes for Heroes Foundation Grants $10,000 to FOP Foundation’s DART

October 11, 2021October 13, 2021 / in Hero Stories / by Maggie Sutton

Disasters occur across the country, typically with little to no warning. Between fires, floods, hurricanes, or a host of other catastrophes, communities year after year are devistated. For the police and first responders in those communities, a glimmer of hope has started to arrive sooner thanks to the National Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Foundation’s Disaster Area Relief Team (DART) national response team.

The FOP is the number one voice of law enforcement officers in the country. They are the oldest and largest union with 364,000+ members. Their Foundation is the charitable arm that lets them provide for officers and their families in their biggest time of need. As of August 2021, when the most recent donation of $10,000 occurred, Homes for Heroes Foundation has granted a total of $32,500 to the FOP Foundation. Read More “Homes for Heroes Foundation Grants $10,000 to FOP Foundation’s DART”

Homes for Heroes Celebrates 20 Years of Service With Purpose

September 12, 2021September 10, 2021 / in Holiday / Hero Observance / by Maggie Sutton

Homes for Heroes mission has always been to Thank Every Hero in the Nation. After the tragedy of 9/11, Founder and CEO Ruth Johnson wanted a way to give back to our nation’s heroes for all they do for our community and country. So, Ruth sold her brokerage and started Homes for Heroes. Read More “Homes for Heroes Celebrates 20 Years of Service With Purpose”

Homes for Heroes Foundation Partners with Tunnel to Towers to Honor Fallen Firefighter

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 / in Hero Stories / by Maggie Sutton

Firefighter and paramedic Jason Cortez passed away on October 7, 2020 while conducting a training exercise with the San Francisco Fire Department. Jason had spent the last 13 years serving his community. The Homes for Heroes Foundation and Tunnel to Towers wanted to honor his service through his family. Read More “Homes for Heroes Foundation Partners with Tunnel to Towers to Honor Fallen Firefighter”

Homes for Heroes Foundation Donation to Operation Homefront Totals $10,000

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 / in Hero Stories / by Maggie Sutton

The Homes for Heroes Foundation has continued their Circle of Giving for the month of May with a $10,000 donation to the non-profit Operation Homefront. Operation Home Front’s mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive in their communities. Read More “Homes for Heroes Foundation Donation to Operation Homefront Totals $10,000”

Homes for Heroes Foundation Supports Firefighters and First Responders Healing Center

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 / in Firefighters / by Maggie Sutton

Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to a Level 1 trauma burn center at Hennepin Healthcare. Soon, it will be the home to the nation’s first dedicated first responder and pediatric burn healing center as well. Read More “Homes for Heroes Foundation Supports Firefighters and First Responders Healing Center”

2020 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Awards

March 16, 2021March 24, 2021 / in Loan Officers and Lenders / by Maggie Sutton

In 2020, our heroes were faced with relentless challenges and uncertainties. But, our nationwide network of real estate and mortgage specialists were there for their community’s heroes. Thanks to these efforts, Homes for Heroes and our network of affiliates were able to help 9,070 heroes buy or sell their homes in 2020 and give back $17,948,937 in Hero Rewards savings. Some of our specialists really moved the needle in helping us achieve our shared mission to Thank Every Hero, and we’re proud to be able to honor them with our 2020 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Awards. These awards are presented in recognition of their commitment to the Homes for Heroes mission, core values, and never ending dedication to the heroes in their communities.

NVFC and Homes for Heroes Have Partnered to Help Firefighters and EMS Providers Save

February 9, 2021October 22, 2021 / in News & Media / by Maggie Sutton

Homes for Heroes is pleased to announce their partnership with The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). This partnership will help more firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers take advantage of savings with their real estate transactions. Read More “NVFC and Homes for Heroes Have Partnered to Help Firefighters and EMS Providers Save”

Helpful Coronavirus Resources for Healthcare, First Responders and Teachers

March 17, 2020June 10, 2021 / in Firefighters / by Luke Feldbrugge

As the country attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus by cancelling large events, closing public facilities and local businesses; we know you, our local healthcare providers, first responders and teachers are on the frontline serving the rest of us. While you may require face masks and testing kits, you probably also require some extra resources so that you actually know what’s happening concerning the pandemic going on around you. With all of the information circulating, we wanted to create a shortlist of helpful coronavirus resources from trusted sources specifically for you. If you are someone who requires frequent medication, you are able to order it using an online pharmacy so you do not have to leave your home during this time. You can check it out over at websites like blinkhealth.com, so you are not without your much-needed medications.

2019 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Awards

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 / in News & Media / by Luke Feldbrugge

In 2019, our caring community of real estate and mortgage specialists excelled toward our mission of thanking every hero in the nation! The commitment to their community heroes and the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving was unparalleled. Collectively in 2019, Homes for Heroes and our affiliate specialists served nearly 7,700 heroes nationwide and gave back over $14.1 million to community heroes in Hero Rewards® savings. A select group went above and beyond for the heroes in their community.

8 Heroes Served Club Inductees Help 1,309 Heroes Save Nearly $1.3 Million

November 13, 2018November 29, 2018 / in Affiliate Stories / by Luke Feldbrugge

We are proud of our Heroes Served Club inductees. Not only do the accomplishments of these Homes for Heroes affiliate real estate and mortgage specialists show the hard work and dedication they have for the real estate profession, but also their commitment to serve their community heroes and provide them with significant savings.

These eight club members have helped over 1,300 heroes buy, sell or refinance a home, and in the process, provided a total of nearly $1.3 million in Hero Rewards® savings!