Stepdaughter of injured Veteran pursuing career in ADA compliant construction management

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
On a cold weekend in 2010, then eleven-year-old Alex Kielty watched in wonder as the community and HFOT staff came together to build an adapted home for her stepfather, Army Staff Sergeant Michael Downing. Michael lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan in 2008. After watching her and her family’s forever home be built before …

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How to take part in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Helping in the Community, Home, Veteran topic
In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Americans held candlelight vigils, charity events, and donated blood to support victims and their families. To keep this unity and Patriotism going strong, 9/11 family members and support groups established September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in 2002. On this day, Americans volunteer …

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Recovery turns to Romance for Future HFOT home recipient Marine LCpl John Curtin

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
The spring of 2011 marked an important milestone for Marine Lance Corporal John Curtin. After losing both legs in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast and months of undergoing surgeries, he was finally on the road to recovery and starting physical therapy as an outpatient. The path would bring more than healing – it also …

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Before the Build video debut: Army SPC Michael Monthervil’s story

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
Army Specialist Michael Monthervil is dreaming of the day when he will have enough space to start rebuilding his life and the special adaptations to make his daily routine easier. Because his current home is not wheelchair accessible, Michael has limited room to exercise and work on art projects. It is especially frustrating for Michael that …

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Honoring All who Served on Veterans Day

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
Veterans Day is a time to reflect and show gratitude to the men and women who have given themselves to defend our nation’s independence and protect our freedom as Americans. These incredible individuals have put themselves in harm’s way for each of us and our families. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Lage is one of the …

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