A few years ago a friend needed help with a charity event. The gala was for Helping A Hero a not-for-profit organization that helps wounded veterans realize their dreams of home ownership. That night I heard three serviceman talk about their inquires and how grateful they were to be in a house that is adapted to their injuries. Ever since then I have volunteered for this great organization.
“Empowering Wounded Heroes, One Home at a Time,”
Helping a Hero is a non profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 2006, that provides support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. It provides specially adapted homes for qualifying service members through partnerships made with the builders, developers, communities, and the veteran.
Helping A Hero is the 2nd largest national organization building homes for our severely wounded heroes injured in theater during the War on Terror. The organization is dedicated to building adapted homes for our heroes who are missing limbs, are paraplegics, quadriplegics, severe burn victims, etc.
The goal is to provide homes to our wounded heroes and equip them to transition successfully into their local community and to provide the tools they need to succeed in life.
They build specially adapted homes that allow wounded warriors to be as independent as possible. The homes are often built in planned communities where they receive ongoing support from neighbors, the Home Owners Association, other military organizations and their local Rotary Club or other service organizations.They also provide additional support programs such as marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, emotional support, and financial support.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
It takes many volunteers to make this organization a success, today at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon a few were honored. The Lee Greenwood Award was given to Roger Clemens one of the most dominant pitchers in major league history pitching 24 seasons in MLB for four teams: Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros.
Roger Clemens was selected to receive The Lee Greenwood Award from Helping a Hero for his tireless support for our military throughout his career and in retirement.
For the past 6 years, Roger has been a major supporter of Helping a Hero. He has participated in multiple Groundbreaking and Welcome Home Ceremonies and has donated numerous auction items for our Gala, funding multiple homes for our wounded warriors.
He has also partnered with Helping a Hero to recognize Blue Star Moms and Gold Star families.
Roger and Debbie Clemens formed The Roger Clemens Foundation in 1992 and have donated millions of dollars to charities primarily helping at risk children.
The Rocket often supports charity by playing in celebrity golf and softball tournaments. Recently he pitched to JJ Watt at the JJ Watt Celebrity Softball Game and received a standing ovation from the packed house at Minute Maid. The Clemens put a high priority on family and prioritize spending time with their 4 sons.
Since their founding in 2006, Helping A Hero’s Wounded Warrior Home Program has awarded 100 homes in 22 states to deserving heroes, making them the second largest national organization that builds homes for wounded veterans and their families.
Helping A Hero is currently planning welcome home ceremonies for veterans in Oklahoma, Missouri and New York.
The United States of America takes pride in its freedom and democracy. We enjoy these things because of the sacrifices made by veterans. It is a pleasure and an honor to continue to volunteer at Helping A Hero organization. For more information or to donate, please visit www.helpingahero.org.
Krystal
It is very refreshing to see organizations like this in our country. Glad they receive the support they need!
Amber Nelson
This is so awesome. I love reading positive stories like this….we need more of this in the world.
Susan
These heroes sacrifice so much that they deserve to be helped in any way possible. I love the positive messages that it sends to the community.
Kiana
What an amazing organization! It’s great to see you spotlighting their work and hearing more about how you’ve been involved.
Amanda
What a wonderful organization! It makes me so happy to see people helping others especially those that have sacrificed so much to serve our country! Thanks for sharing this with us 🙂
Kristin
This is such an amazing organization. I love to hear and discover causes like this. Thank you so much for sharing. We need to take amazing care of our vets and it is people like this that make that possible.
Brittany
My family is filled with veterans and I love that there is an organization like this! Thank you so much for sharing this for all of us!
Louise Bishop
I’ve never heard of this before. I think this is absolutely amazing. Being wounded severely can be hard enough, I can only imagine the changes that come along with it.
Courtney Lynne
Omg just love this!!! Love seeing people loving and helping others that need help!!!! Such a great cause helping these vets!
Theresa
This sounds like a really great cause! What an amazing thing to be a part of. Thanks for sharing about it!
Robin Rue
I would love to help out with something like this. Wounded veterans organizations are very near and dear to my heart.
Heather
This is an amazing organization! I am always so amazed at the people that fight for my freedom and that of my family.
Kim
What a great cause! Roger sounds like a true class act and deserves the award. Love feel good stories!
Kori
This sounds like something I’d want to get involved with. I’m hoping to start volunteering with my toddler at the local VA hospital soon.
Bianca Jenson
Kori,
Volunteering at your local VA hospital is a great way to support our veterans. Helping A Hero can always use more volunteers, I included the link in the post.
Sona Sethi
Very noble! Makes me feel good about humanity and that there are organizations taking care of wounded folks.
Wendy
What a wonderful cause to help those who have given to our country. Thanks so much for helping to spread awareness.
Rose Sahetapy
The heroes deserve to be respected and support. A great post about a wonderful deed for the heroes.
Charlotte
What a fantastic organisation, it is important to keep remembering the sacrifices people made so that we can have freedom, whichever country it is in
Bianca Jenson
Charlotte
Yes veterans make great sacrifices for us all to enjoy our freedom.
Esme
It’s great to know that there are organizations like this to help others. I hope they continue to do this for many years.
Tay
Thank you so much for sharing. I love that you are encouraging others and working to make the world a better place. We all need to be a little kinder 🙂
Bianca Jenson
Tay
Thanks and yes we can all do a little something to help others in need.
Karen
Love the positive vibe and encouragement to help others in this post! What a wonderful reminder for us all to be more mindful of supporting those who could use a little extra love/support!
Rebecca Bryant
This is such a wonderful post to read and it makes my heart smile. Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspiring and wonderful.
Debra
What a great cause, its so good to see good people in this world helping others. Thanks for what you do.
Bianca Jenson
Debra,
My part is very small but thank you.
Anna
What a wonderful organization to provide homes for wounded veterans. And 10 homes a year, that’s quite a lot! I hope they continue with their successes!
Bianca Jenson
Anna,
Yes it’s a great organization that is helping as many wounded veterans as possible.
Ellie
This is such a wonderful post to read and it makes my heart smile. Thank you so much for sharing.