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The Home Depot Foundation has officially launched its annual Celebration of Service campaign, dedicating the fall season to Helping Heroes at Home.
Running from Sept. 8 through Nov. 20, 2026, the campaign spans from Patriot Day to Veterans Day. This year, the Foundation is partnering with hundreds of nonprofits to host veteran housing projects in all 50 states and three U.S. territories—Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Home Depot Foundation understands the importance of honoring and serving those who have served us all. The “Helping Heroes at Home” initiative is designed to address staggering national statistics:
- Veteran Homelessness: Nearly 33,000 veterans face homelessness on any given night.
- Inadequate Living Conditions: Over 2.75 million veterans live in inadequate housing.
- Accessibility Needs: More than one million post-9/11 veterans live with a service-connected disability.
To combat these challenges, the Foundation prioritizes physical improvements to veteran housing facilities, creating environments that foster recovery and community integration for those exiting homelessness. For veterans living with catastrophic injuries, the organization works alongside nonprofit partners to provide mortgage-free smart homes or smart home modifications. Meanwhile, senior, low-income or disabled veterans receive critical home repairs, such as ADA-compliant ramp installations or accessible bathroom upgrades, making daily life safer and more comfortable.
The 2026 campaign marks 15 years of The Home Depot Foundation formally investing in veteran causes. Currently, the Foundation is continuing its progress toward a commitment to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030, having already invested more than $650 million since 2011.
