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Burke Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation (LEAF) Receives $5,000 Grant

January 23, 2024September 18, 2024 / in HFH Foundation Grants / Homes for Heroes

Burke LEAF (Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation), located in Morganton, NC is a law enforcement nonprofit collaboration of officers and community citizens who are committed to relieving financial burdens of local law enforcement officers. In December 2023, Investigator, Cody Storie and his family lost their home to a fire. Because of Burke LEAF and a grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation, some of the burden weighing heavily on Cody and his family following the fire was lifted.

Upstate Warrior Solution Receives $5,000 Grant

January 22, 2024September 18, 2024 / in First Responders / Homes for Heroes

Upstate Warrior Solution is a community-based nonprofit serving military veterans and first responders, plus their families in the upstate of South Carolina. Since 2013, they have served nearly 9,000 warriors and their families with housing, employment, healthcare, education, family support and more. The Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded a grant to Upstate Warrior Solution to assist a law enforcement member and his family after he was shot on a routine traffic stop.

Teacher Down Payment Assistance | Grants and Special Programs to Save Money

January 18, 2024 / in Mortgage and Home Loans / Luke Feldbrugge

There are options for teacher down payment assistance, and it’s good to learn the options. The down payment on a home is one of the most significant obstacles to getting a mortgage for first-time homebuyers. And, if you’re a teacher who has purchased a home before, even with equity in your current home, it’s still nice to save money when you can. A mortgage down payment requires you to have a sizable amount of cash or equity before you can begin the mortgage application process. So, let’s take a look at some options that offer teacher down payment assistance.

Downsizing for Retirement | Things to Consider and a Great Way to Save

January 11, 2024September 18, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

Downsizing for retirement is about freedom. It means freedom from your work life. Maybe it’s time to free yourself from some of the things you’ve accumulated over the years, and really prioritize what’s important to you. Maybe downsizing your home is part of the plan? You’ve probably been planning for your retirement for years. Now is the time to put those plans into action.

Blue Star Families Receives $25,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation

November 22, 2023September 18, 2024 / in HFH Foundation Grants / Homes for Heroes

Founded in 2009 by military spouses with military families in mind, Blue Star Families empower families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors; including both people and organizations, to create strong, vibrant communities of mutual support. Frequent moves and deployments make it challenging for military families to establish community roots. Blue Star Families is helping military families overcome these challenges. As of today, since 2009, the benefits distributed by Blue Star Families exceeds $158 million provided for military families, and that includes support for over 1.5 million family members served annually.

Home Loans for People Who Filed Bankruptcy | 6 Ways to Improve Finances

November 14, 2023September 18, 2024 / in Mortgage and Home Loans / Homes for Heroes

You went through bankruptcy and now are wondering, “Are there home loans for people who filed for bankruptcy?” First, we want to say nice work for taking initiative to check out this post. Second, yes, you can get a mortgage and buy a new home. However, there are certain requirements you need to meet. As you may already know, when you go through a bankruptcy it allows a fresh start, but generally speaking there are consequences you will need to overcome. In this post we look at home loans for people who filed bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, along with bankruptcy and buying a house. We also provide 6 ways you can improve your financial standing to help you to get it done.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant

November 6, 2023September 18, 2024 / in Firefighters / Homes for Heroes

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation mission is to honor America’s fallen fire heroes. The do this through many programs that provide support for the fallen’s families, colleagues, and organizations. They also work diligently to reduce the number of preventable firefighter deaths and injuries. As part of the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving, the Homes for Heroes Foundation selected the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to receive a $25,000 grant to provide support for the families of fallen firefighters through their scholarship program.

USDA Loan vs VA Loan | Pros and Cons

October 2, 2023September 18, 2024 / in Military and Veterans / Homes for Heroes

In a discussion of the USDA loan vs VA loan, the VA loan comes out on top if you are talking about money saved and flexibility. Nevertheless, it’s good to know your options, and there may be some cases where the USDA will work better for you. The two programs are from different departments of the federal government and have similar benefits, but the VA is tailored to help veterans and active duty military members in very specific ways. Both the benefits, and the requirements, can help you afford a new home.

Downsizing Your Home | Why, Where, and What to Do

September 28, 2023September 18, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

Downsizing your home can help you simplify your life, open new options and potentially change your lifestyle. It is also hard work. There’s a lot more to it than “channeling your inner minimalist”, and it’s best to approach downsizing with your eyes wide open. Since it inevitably means pairing down a lot of your belongings – stuff you’ve collected for years or decades – downsizing triggers a lot of emotions. Let’s look at all the facets of downsizing so you can get started.

Thank You Doctors | 7 Ideas to Show Your Doctor Appreciation

September 22, 2023September 18, 2024 / in Healthcare Professionals / Homes for Heroes

The opportunity to say thank you doctors comes around once a year or year round, depending on how you feel. Of course, if you feel better and that’s because of a doctor, showing your gratitude doesn’t always come naturally. So here are a few ideas to let the doctor who has used their training and expertise to assist you or someone you care about.

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