ARLINGTON, Va., April 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meals on Wheels America
announces that The Home Depot Foundation has committed $2.53 million to support expansion of Helping
Homebound Heroes, a program that provides home repairs and
modifications for aging veterans. This increase in funding will
enable Helping Homebound Heroes to double its geographic reach,
from eight to 16 markets across the country.
This increase in funding will enable
Helping Homebound Heroes to double its geographic reach.
"With more than nine million veteran homeowners over the age of
55, there is a growing need for critical home repairs and
modifications, which have proven positive effects on health and
quality of life," said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on
Wheels America. "Thanks to The Home Depot Foundation's increased
support, more Meals on Wheels programs are able to help military
veterans live more safely and independently in the comfort of their
homes. We are so grateful for the Foundation's long-standing
commitment."
Since the partnership began in 2015, The Home Depot Foundation
has contributed more than $16 million and countless
volunteer hours from Team Depot – The Home Depot's associate
volunteer force – to work alongside community-based Meals on Wheels
programs on a wide range of home repair projects, from converting
showers and adding grab bars for bathroom accessibility, to
repairing railings and constructing wheelchair ramps.
"We're honored to work alongside Meals on Wheels America in
service to U.S. military veterans," said Shannon Gerber, executive
director, The Home Depot Foundation. "Restoring independence for
our nation's heroes is at the center of The Home Depot Foundation's
mission, and we're proud to help ensure our senior veterans can
successfully and comfortably live at home through home
modifications."
Meals on Wheels America is now entering its ninth year of the
Helping Homebound Heroes program and has served more than 2,000
veterans, with a continued goal to serve even more aging veterans
nationwide. The Helping Homebound Heroes program is funded by The
Home Depot Foundation as part of its mission to improve the homes
and lives of our nation's veterans.
ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization
supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the
country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and
hunger. Powered by a dedicated volunteer workforce, this network
delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks
that enable America's seniors to live nourished lives with
independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership,
education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America
empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities,
one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on
Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
The Home Depot Foundation, the nonprofit arm of The Home
Depot (NYSE: HD), works to improve the homes and lives of U.S.
veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and
train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the
Foundation has invested more than $400
million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000
veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest
half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025 and
$50 million in training the next
generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro
program. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation
visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us
on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and
on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.
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