You Can Make An IRA Gift Today

| By Suzanne Shaheen
Categories: Blog, Home
The IRA Charitable Distribution is a great and simple way to make a gift to Homes For Our Troops and receive tax benefits in return. The donor must be age 70 ½ or older when the gift is made. The gift must come from an IRA account. (401(k), 403(b), SEP IRA accounts. (Additional retirement accounts …

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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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How our Corporate Partners help make HFOT homes energy-efficient

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home, Service to Startup
Energy efficiency is an important aspect of every HFOT home. Several of our Corporate Partners contribute products that lower energy costs for HFOT families, enabling them to use the savings toward rebuilding their lives. HFOT exceeds Energy Star standards on all homes, which saves Veterans up to 30 percent on their household energy bills according …

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How you make Father’s Day special for HFOT dads

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home
Coming home with a new child is a very special moment for every father. Your generosity enables injured Veterans to whole-heartedly enjoy this stage of their lives without limitations. As a new dad, Marine Corporal Kevin Blanchard is able to share the joy of caring for his infant son Beau with his wife Myra. His …

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SUPPORT HFOT AT EBAY CHECKOUT

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
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Homes For Our Troops will be eBay’s featured charity beginning on June 9 and ending on June 16. During the week of June 9, eBay shoppers (who have PayPal as their payment method) will see Homes For Our Troops featured at the bottom of the checkout screen. Shoppers can support our nation’s severely injured post …

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