As celebrations for the holidays begin and the cold sweeps over the country, many U.S. veterans and their families are struggling to keep their homes maintained with costly repairs that are difficult to budget. To help those who have served our country, The Home Depot Foundation has donated over $3 million to Habitat for Humanity International’s Repair Corps to build, repair or rehabilitate homes in partnership with U.S. veterans and their families.  

“The Home Depot Foundation is committed to serving those who have served us all, and the holiday season is a great time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy thanks to the incredible sacrifices of our nation’s heroes,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “We are extremely proud to have granted more than $22 million to Habitat’s Repair Corps since 2011 and to have impacted more than 1,300 veteran homes and families through our partnership.”

Habitat’s Repair Corps also helps homeowners like U.S. Navy veteran Lisa through new construction. Lisa has partnered with Habitat of Brevard County to be a part of the area’s first all-women veteran village. Six homes are expected to be built, creating a unique space of comradery among the women veterans.

“Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has generously funded critical repairs on the homes of veterans through Habitat for Humanity’s Repair Corps program.” said Julie Laird Davis, vice president of corporate and cause marketing partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International. “We are grateful for our partnership with The Home Depot Foundation. Veterans are always in our hearts and we honor their service to our country.”

In addition to Repair Corps, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, known as Team Depot, partners with their local Habitat organizations to build alongside veteran homeowners.