Custom Helmet Honors the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and America’s Veterans

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home
A one-of-a-kind piece of INDYCAR memorabilia is being auctioned to benefit Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)—a custom race-worn helmet created by INDYCAR driver Santino Ferrucci to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and America’s severely injured Veterans. Ferrucci, driver for AJ Foyt Racing, designed the patriotic helmet in collaboration with renowned helmet designer …

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Q&A: Dick Power, HFOT’s pro-bono financial planner

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Helping in the Community, Home, Veteran topic
To set our Veterans up for long-term success as homeowners, Homes For Our Troops provides each Veteran a pro-bono financial planner for three years to assist with household budgeting and financial planning. For 16 years, Financial Planner Dick Power has led the initiative and connected HFOT Veterans with certified financial planners nationwide. “Homes For Our …

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National Purple Heart Day

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Home
National Purple Heart Day is celebrated annually on August 7 to honor U.S. service members who were injured or killed due to enemy action while serving in the military. It is a day of remembrance and recognition for those who have bravely sacrificed for our nation. The Purple Heart is the oldest active military medal …

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GYSGT Glen Silva: A Second Chance

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Rebuilding Strong
Glen Silva was just 17 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. Enlisting early with his father’s approval, he embraced the brotherhood and leadership the Marines offered, mentoring younger Marines and holding all to high standards. “My father was a Korean War Marine. Growing up, I admired his strength, discipline, and the pride he …

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Army PFC Heather Trujillo: A Bridge To The Future

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Rebuilding Strong
Heather with her newborn daughter, Ava. Army Private First Class Heather Trujillo was only twenty-three when she suffered a spinal cord injury while serving as a surgical technician in Afghanistan, leaving her partially paralyzed from the waist down. A recipient of an HFOT home in 2018, Heather is now in the final stages of completing …

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