Impact of Accessible Homes for Injured Veterans
Recent survey results demonstrate what we’ve known all along: HFOT homes make a lasting impact on the lives of our nation’s most severely injured Veterans and their spouses/caregivers. Here is a look at the different ways our program sets the conditions for our Veterans’ and their families’ lifelong success.
*Results are based on a 2026 survey of Veteran home recipients and their caregivers; response rate was 60%.
Freedom & Independence
After receiving a specially adapted custom HFOT home, ninety percent of Veterans regain a substantial amount of freedom and independence. Additionally, ninety-one percent of Veterans experience a reduction in household stress.
Freedom & Independence
of Veterans have seen a
Reduction in Household Stress
of Veterans regained some/much of their
Freedom & Independence
Education
With increased freedom and independence, many home recipients, and their spouses/caregivers, have the time and energy to pursue an education. The number of Veterans who have obtained or are pursuing a degree or trade certification increased from 29 percent to 79 percent after receiving a specially adapted custom home. The number was higher for spouses/caregivers, increasing from 31 percent to 90 percent.
Education
Obtained/Pursuing a degree or trade certification
Before Receiving HFOT Home
Veterans
Spouse/Caregiver
After Receiving HFOT Home
Veterans
Spouse/Caregiver
Financial stability
Receiving a donated home allows home recipients to save for the future. After receiving a specially adapted custom HFOT home, 72 percent of our Veterans increased family income, 62 percent decreased family debt, and 82 percent increased family savings.
Financial Stability
Education, better jobs for Veterans and spouses/caregivers and no mortgages result in
Families with increased income
Families with decreased debt
Families with increased savings
HFOT provides pro-bono financial planning to all home recipients for three years to ensure they are set up for long-term success as a homeowner.
Employment Rate
With increased freedom and independence, many home recipients, and their spouses/caregivers, have the time and energy to pursue a career or trade. Many home recipients also feel empowered to return to the workforce. The number of Veterans employed grew by 71 percent after receiving an HFOT home, while the employment rate for spouses/caregivers increased by over 162 percent.
Employment Rate
After Receiving HFOT Home
Veterans
Spouse/Caregiver
Community Involvement and Volunteering
After receiving the keys to their homes, the number of Veterans able to pay it forward by volunteering in their local communities grew from 25% to 85%.
Community Involvement & Volunteering
Veterans Paying It Forward
Before Receiving HFOT Home
After Receiving HFOT Home
Family
Living in a secure and accessible home gives Veterans the ideal environment to start or expand their families. Over 288 babies have been born to HFOT families since 2010. The number of Veterans who are married increased from 56 percent to 76 percent. According to the U.S Census, the average American household size was 2.53 from 2020–2024. During that time frame, the average HFOT family grew from 2.5 to 3.6.
Family
Start/grow families, focus on role as parent and spouse
Before receiving HFOT home
Married
After receiving HFOT home
Average American household size was steady at 2.53 from 2020-2024 – U.S. Census
HFOT Families
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Over 288 Babies have been born to HFOT families since 2010!
Testimonials
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Our HFOT home also gives me the freedom to live independently. When my wife leaves, whether it’s to go out to the store, to do other errands or things that she needs to do, she knows that I can live safely and independently in the home and care for our son.
– Marine Staff Sergeant Liam Dwyer, 2020 Home Recipient -
The benefits the Veteran receives from this program will only increase as they inevitably age and become less mobile. For me, this is a hard reality, but because of HFOT, this gives me hope and confidence that many of these concerns will be reduced or removed by having an accessible home.
– Air Force Tsgt Adam Popp, 2024 Home Recipient -
Since moving into our home in 2020, not having to pay for a mortgage has given us the ability to focus more on supporting all of our kids in pursuing a higher level of education. We are thankful that no matter where our children are stationed or off to college, our home will always be home base.
– Army SFC Gabriel and Rachel Monreal, 2020 Home Recipient
More than 1,800 service members who returned from post-9/11 wars with life-altering injuries still need adapted housing.
THE HFOT Difference
Building Homes, Rebuilding Lives
Our tag line is “Building Homes, Rebuilding Lives”. Rebuilding Lives is the most important aspect of our mission, therefore, we stay with our Veterans after home delivery making sure they have access to additional supportive services.Expanding network for employment, education, health
To improve our post home delivery support, we continue to expand our network of nonprofits, corporations, and government entities to provide assistance with employment, education, training, health, and other issues.The HFOT difference / mission integrity
The HFOT difference includes a comprehensive selection process, building where the Veteran wants to live, and spending nearly 90 cents on the dollar to support the Veterans since our inception in 2004.Lifelong relationships / HFOT family
HFOT builds lifelong relationships with our Veterans. They are always part of the HFOT family, which includes a peer mentoring program comprised of Veterans and spouses in the HFOT program.Financial planning / long-term homeowner success
Homes For Our Troops provides pro bono professional financial planners to each Veteran for three years to assist in financial planning and household budgeting. HFOT also provides homeownership education and warranty coverage to ensure that the Veteran is positioned for long-term success as a homeowner.
HFOT has been evaluated as one of America’s Top Rated Veteran and Military Charities
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