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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Create a Lasting Impact with Your Will

| By Suzanne Shaheen
Categories: Blog, Home
This August, during National Make a Will Month, take a moment to focus on what matters most to you—protecting your loved ones and shaping the legacy you want to leave behind through thoughtful estate planning. Here are several reasons to use this month to create a will and leave a lasting legacy. A will is …

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From the President and CEO: Honoring 250 Years of Freedom by Investing in Those Who Defended It

| By Tom Landwermeyer
Categories: Blog, Home
As we celebrate Independence Day and mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the enduring ideals of freedom and opportunity that have shaped our nation. We also pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended those ideals through their service and sacrifice. Their courage …

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