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”
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Million Dollar Teacher Project is Latest Recipient of Foundation Grant
As part of their Circle of Giving, the Homes for Heroes Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Million Dollar Teacher Project operating in Arizona.
The Million Dollar Teacher Project was founded five years ago by Executive Director Lloyd Hopkins. Hopkins has spent 18 years in education, from working with youth offenders, after school recreation programs, and drop out prevention. Read More “Million Dollar Teacher Project is Latest Recipient of Foundation Grant”
Homes for Heroes Foundation Donation to Operation Homefront Totals $10,000
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”
Firefighters for Healing Receives $100,000 from the Homes for Heroes Foundation for Transitional Healing Center
The new Firefighters for Healing Transitional Healing Center was a recent addition to the Level 1 trauma burn center at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The new Transitional Healing Center assists the families of burn patients, but has specifically extended their care to the families of first responders burned in the line of duty, making it the first dedicated burn transitional healing center for first responders in the United States. By working with the nonprofit Firefighters for Healing, led by Executive Director and Founder, Jake LaFerriere, the Homes for Heroes Foundation contributed $100,000 to support the development and assembly of the new Firefighters for Healing Transitional Healing Center.
Chicago Association of Realtors® Raises $7,222 for Foundation
On July 11th, 2019, the Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR) held their annual Golf Classic to raise money for the Homes for Heroes Foundation. 2019 marked the 112th year of the annual CAR Golf Classic. The event brought in over 144 members. The members helped raise $7,222 for the Homes for Heroes Foundation. Read More “Chicago Association of Realtors® Raises $7,222 for Foundation”
$25,000 Grant Awarded to IAFF Disaster Relief Fund for Camp Fire Firefighters
In response to the devastating Northern California Camp Fire, the Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the International Association of Fire Fighters, or IAFF Disaster Relief Fund. All funds will be used to assist CalFire firefighters who were eligible through the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund.
Homes for Heroes affiliate real estate specialists, Kendra DiGrazia and Tiffany Isabell of Chico, California, presented the grant check to the CalFire station in Paradise, CA. Along with Janet Sauneir, Homes for Heroes affiliate real estate specialist all the way from Jacksonville, Florida, mailed hand-written thank you letters from students in her community to the CalFire firefighters.
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How to Get a Home Loan with Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes was created after the September 11th terrorist attacks to give back to our American heroes. These heroes are those who dedicate their lives to serving those in their communities. The teachers, firefighters and EMS, healthcare professionals, law enforcement and police officers, and active, reserve, and veteran military professionals. We appreciate all that you do for our families and communities. We would be honored to assist you on your journey to get a home loan and secure your dream of homeownership. Read More “How to Get a Home Loan with Homes for Heroes”
Let Homes for Heroes Help You With Home Loans for Registered Nurses
You put on your nursing scrubs and go to work helping others each day. Despite the stressful healthcare challenges thrown your way, especially recently, you keep giving your patients your very best professional care. When you take off your scrubs at the end of an exhausting shift, do you dream about retreating to a home of your own? If so, let Homes for Heroes help you on your home buying journey, with help finding homes and home loans for registered nurses like you.
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A Hero’s Story- How Homes For Heroes Served Us, While we Served Our Country
OUR STORY-
September 11th, 2001 had a profound effect on both me and my wife, not just as Americans who had just witnessed the most vicious and calculated attack against our country since Pearl Harbor, but because we were both members of the Minnesota Army National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division, 34th Military Police Unit.
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