BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES, INC.
ISLAND PARK, NY

Building Homes for Heroes, Inc., a national non-profit organization (501(c)(3)), is dedicated to providing mortgage-free homes tailored for veterans and their families who were injured while serving the country during the Iraq or Afghanistan wars. Since its founding in 2006, Building Homes for Heroes has established itself at the forefront of uplifting wounded service members by not only alleviating financial burdens but also facilitating a transition towards independent civilian lives. The organization prides itself on operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility; neither its CEO nor board members receive compensation, which ensures that a substantial percentage of funds are directed towards program services. For example, audited financial statements from December 31, 2014, indicate that 94.2% of their resources were allocated to program service expenditures. Since launching in 2006, Building Homes for Heroes has consistently increased the number of homes gifted each year, aiming high with plans to gift as many as 35 homes annually by 2016. Alongside home donations, the organization offers auxiliary support programs such as financial planning services, family funding assistance, and emergency aid, ensuring comprehensive care for veterans. The organization is committed to discrimination-free application processing regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other potentially discriminating factors. Building Homes for Heroes places high importance on privacy, assuring that donor information remains confidential and not shared externally unless expressly permitted by donors themselves. Notably, Building Homes for Heroes also fosters community among recipients, encouraging them to engage with the wider network of wounded veterans through organizational events which promote camaraderie and focus on personal achievements over their injuries or disabilities. The organization's status is recorded with Florida registration as a non-profit entity. Its operations are based in Island Park, NY, with a mailing address at 4584 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY, 11558. For further communication, the public can reach them via various phone lines and access their activities through their website at buildinghomesforheroes.com.