There’s still time to make your 2018 year-end contribution

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home
Army Sergeant Patrick Wickens loves being a stay-at-home dad to his sons Gavin, 9, and Carter, 1. But caring for his children on his own is often frustrating and challenging because his home is not wheelchair accessible. Every day, Patrick, who lost his right leg while serving in Iraq, hops on his left leg to …

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Here’s how you made a difference in the lives of injured Veterans in 2018

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Helping in the Community, Home, Non-Profit
Your help in giving the gift of a specially adapted custom home to the Veterans we serve means so much more than any present under the Christmas tree. The moment Army Sergeant Robert “Finn” Visbal received his keys in October, he no longer saw his home as an obstacle but as an opportunity to recover and grow. …

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Reasons to give to HFOT this holiday season

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home, Non-Profit
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The holiday giving season is in full swing and we recognize there are thousands of nonprofits competing for your year-end contribution. We understand it can be challenging to pick the charity most worthy of your support. To make it easier for you, here are a few reasons why Homes For Our Troops is an excellent …

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Donor-advised funds welcome at HFOT

| By Annemarie Amoedo
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle established at a public charity. To create one, a donor deposits cash, securities, and other assets in a fund then delegates how they are distributed. This is a great way for donors to make a charitable contribution and recommend grants from the fund to causes important to …

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Support HFOT on eBay

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Fundraising
Homes For Our Troops will be eBay’s featured charity beginning 8 a.m. PST on Monday, March 26 and ending on April 2 at 8 a.m. PST, we will receive $1 for every listing designated to HFOT. Even if the item does not sell in that time frame, Homes For Our Troops will still receive the funds. …

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