Home Ceremony
The spirit of Christmas was in full force Northlake, Texas on Dec. 20th, as Building Homes for Heroes joined with Hillwood Communities, led by Ross Perot Jr., and D.R. Horton to celebrate a moment that felt straight out of a holiday movie. With flags waving and neighbors lining the streets, U.S. Army Sergeant…
Under clear skies in North Port on December 18th, Building Homes for Heroes, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, proudly presented the keys to a new mortgage-free home to U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Kevin Wallace and his wife, Lauren. The patriotic ceremony brought together neighbors, supporters, and local leaders, all united…
As 2026 draws to close, Building Homes for Heroes continued to embody the spirit of the season, gifting the second of five homes in the month of December. This time, the life changing moment belonged to Army Private Christopher Justiniano and his fiancé, Jacklyn, who were welcomed into a brand new, mortgage-…
It was a crisp, sunny morning in Jeffersonton, Virginia, and one that USMC Staff Sergeant Karen Helms will remember for the rest of her life. Just in time for Christmas, Karen and her two sons became the proud owners of a mortgage-free home. The gift, presented by Building Homes for Heroes in…
It was a local homecoming on Nov. 19 for a local hero, thanks to Building Homes for Heroes and Chase. US Navy Gunner’s Mate First Class Hillary Ruff dedicated over 12 years of her life to serving her country with courage, discipline, and an unwavering sense of purpose. Growing up in…
On a beautiful November afternoon in Manchester Township, New Jersey, the community gathered to honor an American hero with a life-changing gift: a place to call home. Army Sergeant First Class Bertalan Gonci devoted more than two decades to our country, following the proud legacy of his father, an Army Ranger who…
On Oct. 14, Building Homes for Heroes proudly welcomed U.S. Army veteran Private Michael Bryant and his family into their new, mortgage-free home in Owatonna, Minnesota, thanks to the generosity of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and our incredible supporters. The beautiful home was donated to Building Homes for Heroes by JP Morgan…
October 1st marked a life-changing moment for Army Staff Sergeant Tomee Phetsisouk and his family. Hundreds gathered in Naperville to honor his years of service with the ultimate gift – a brand-new, mortgage-free home. Tomee, an Iraq War veteran who served nearly a decade, sustained severe injuries when his unit’s…
Air Force Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting, his wife Alicia, and their three children know the true meaning of resilience. After serving ten years during the fiercest fighting of the Iraq War and returning home with severe combat wounds, Daniel faced another devastating blow when Hurricane Ian destroyed the family’s Florida…
Building Homes for Heroes, together with its valued partners Hillwood Communities and Highland Homes, proudly presented a mortgage-free home to Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans and her husband, Captain Bob D. Evans, Chaplain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) in Argyle, Texas, just outside of Dallas. With the support of…