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The Home Depot Foundation has invested over $30 million in new grants to help thousands of veterans gain access to safe housing through critical home repairs, smart home upgrades and programs for those exiting homelessness. The company invested in 44 grants ahead of Veterans Day.
“Veterans are some of the last people to ask for help, and often the first to lend a hand to others in need. That’s why it’s so unfortunate that many continue to experience homelessness or live in homes in need of critical repairs,” says Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “Veteran housing has been a key priority for the Foundation since 2011, and this newest investment of $30 million shows our continued priority to ensure veterans can access the housing they need to thrive.”
The new grants will support the Foundation’s network of nonprofit partners in addressing both immediate and long-term veteran needs. Around 33,000 veterans do not have a safe place to sleep at night, and of those who do, over 2.75 million live in inadequate housing situations.
