Welcoming 2025 with heart and purpose! 🎉 At Building Homes for Heroes, Inc., our mission is personal. Together, let’s make the dream of a home a reality for our deserving veterans. Help us reach our 500th home gift milestone – because every hero deserves a place to call home. https://lnkd.in/eNcVK8Z
Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Island Park, New York 4,051 followers
Building Better and Brighter Lives
About us
Since 2006, Building Homes for Heroes® has been at the forefront of making a significant difference in the lives of wounded American service members and their families. The organization gifts mortgage-free homes that meet the needs of the men and women who have selflessly served our country. These homes not only help to remove the family’s financial burden, they help to restore the individual’s freedom, and enable the veteran to lead a more independent and productive civilian life. Organizational efficiency and sound fiscal responsibility are of utmost importance at Building Homes for Heroes®; neither the CEO nor its board members are compensated for their duties. The organization strives to keep fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, thus only a small percentage of funds are allocated to overhead costs. Based on fiscal year audited financial statements, the organization had a program service percentage of 95.5 percent, the thirteenth straight year of at least a 93% program rating. We proudly gift and modify one home every 11 days, on average, and will reach our milestone 400th home in December of 2024. To further assist veterans, the organization has added programs, including financial planning services, family funding, and emergency support. Each home recipient is provided with a financial planning representative. This program is designed to provide the new, and sometimes first-time, homeowners with advice and guidance needed to maintain home expenses and to plan for a successful future.
- Website
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http://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org
External link for Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Island Park, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Veterans, Housing, ADA Homes, and Financial Support
Locations
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Primary
4584 Austin Blvd
Island Park, New York 11558, US
Employees at Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
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Carolyn Paszke
Director/Special Events &Corporate Relations Building Homes for Heroes
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Rusty Smallwood
Development Officer at Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. Nonprofit Site: buildinghomesforheroes.org
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BHH .
Mission Coordinator at Building Homes For Heroes
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Nancy E Mauro
Director of Finance at Building Homes for Heroes
Updates
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As we embrace the final moments of 2024, our hearts are brimming with gratitude. This year has been a journey of impact, resilience, and shared purpose, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who played a role in our organization’s mission. To our cherished sponsors, your belief in our cause has been the bedrock of our accomplishments. Your support has empowered us to make a difference in the lives of our heroes, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. To our dedicated supporters, your passion and commitment have been the driving force behind our every stride. Whether through your time, resources, or advocacy, you’ve been instrumental in turning aspirations into tangible homes and hope. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to our individual donors, whose generosity has touched the lives of those who bravely served our nation. Your contributions, big and small, have collectively started a chain of positive change. And to our followers, you’ve been the heartbeat of our community. Your engagement, encouragement, and shared enthusiasm have amplified our message and inspired others to join our cause. Together, you are the architects of hope, the reason behind the stories of resilience and transformation that define our year. As we raise a toast to the memories we’ve created and the lives we’ve touched, let’s carry this spirit of collective impact into the new year. Here’s to you, to us, and to the boundless possibilities we’ll continue to build together. 🇺🇸
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This holiday season, we want to share our deepest gratitude for each and every one of you who stands beside Building Homes for Heroes and our remarkable veterans. Because of your generosity, our heroes—brave men and women who have made unimaginable sacrifices in service to our country—now have a place they can proudly call home for the holidays. Your support reaches far beyond bricks and mortar. It brings warmth, security, and hope into the lives of our heroes and their families, reminding them that their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us build better and brighter futures for the ones who have given so much for all of us. We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with peace, love, and gratitude. Together, we’re making homes for the brave—one hero at a time. ❤️🎄🎉
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Your kindness and generosity truly change lives. This holiday season, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact your support has had on heroes like William Castillo. After a life-changing injury while serving our nation, Will defied the odds to become Captain of TEAM USA Parabobsled—and because of you, he and his family now have a forever home to cherish. Your contributions do more than build homes; they empower men and women like Will to reach new heights and realize dreams once thought impossible. Will’s journey is a testament to how your support provides comfort and opens doors to brighter futures for future generations. From all of us at Building Homes for Heroes, thank you for helping us build better and brighter lives for our nation’s bravest. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a heartfelt thank you for always standing by our heroes! 🎄🎉
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Support our injured veterans through the Combined Federal Campaign! 🇺🇸 If you’re a federal employee, you can make a difference in the lives of veterans by contributing to Building Homes for Heroes. Our National CFC #70674 ensures your donation goes directly to providing adapted homes for deserving veterans. Join the CFC campaign by logging in at https://lnkd.in/exJSinD and entering our CFC number to make Building Homes for Heroes your charity of choice. Together, let’s create a lasting impact for military families in need. Thank you so much for your support! #CFC2024 #CFC #VeteranSupport #Veterans #FederalEmployee #FederalEmployees
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Our 401st home gifting ceremony offered a powerful reminder of our collective impact: each key we hand over isn’t just a home; it’s a new beginning for a hero and their family. Looking back, it’s astonishing to see how far we’ve come—changing thousands of lives through our programs—and looking ahead, our goals are only getting bigger. The Duffin family’s heartfelt story will always stand as one shining example of what’s possible when we work together. None of this would be achievable without the support of Lennar Indianapolis and its incredible trade partners, who donated their time, resources, and materials and poured so much love into this beautiful home! We are forever grateful. A big shoutout goes to our generous sponsors and supporters: Lowe's Companies, Inc., SAIC, Sphere 1, Inc., RealTruck, Inc., ChrisFix, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Liberty & Loyalty Foundation & Charly Crawford, The Bobby Bones Show, The Shop Forward, Buildertrend, Legrand, North America, Kwikset, GAI Consultants, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, Chase, Galleher , Monro, Inc. &Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, FDNY 343 Ride—and all of you who believe in what we do. Together, we’re laying the foundation for stronger neighborhoods, better and brighter futures, and lasting positive change. This 401st home marks the beginning of our path to 500 and beyond! Let’s keep working side by side to transform lives…one hero, one home at a time. #LennarIndianapolis #LennarHomes #Lennar #VeteranSupport #Veterans #Nonprofit #BuildingHomesforHeroes
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We are proud to highlight our first partnership with Lennar Indianapolis, providing a mortgage-free home to US Army Sergeant First Class Timothy Duffin and his family. This incredible gift offers stability and peace after more than 13 years of courageous service, including a deployment to Afghanistan. Despite the chilly morning, the warmth of the community was undeniable as we welcomed the Duffins to their new home. A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Deb Whitfield, the City of Lawrence, Indiana, and the Lawrence Fire Department for making this day so special. Congratulations to the Duffin family, and thank you to Lennar Indianapolis & Lennar for your incredible generosity. Together, we’re building better and brighter futures for our nation’s heroes. #Lennar #LennarHomes #LennarIndianapolis #BuildingHomesforHeroes #Veterans #Community #WelcomeHome
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This holiday season, we had the privilege of sharing life-changing news with US Army Veteran Patrick Santos and his family—they will soon receive a mortgage-free home! We made this exciting announcement during a special luncheon in partnership with the talented students from the Construction Management Academy at The Villages High School. Adding to the joy, the Santos family’s new home will be built right across the street from Patrick’s best friend and fellow veteran—a bond that will continue to grow in their new community. A heartfelt thank you to The Villages High School and everyone who made this unforgettable surprise possible. Together, we are helping veterans and their families achieve their American Dream. 🇺🇸 #BuildingHomesforHeroes #VeteranSupport #GratitudeInAction #HolidayMagic #GoodNews
VHS Construction Academy surprises veteran with home
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Our 400th home gifting ceremony was a remarkable moment of joy, gratitude, and hope for the future. This milestone is a testament to how far we’ve come and a reminder of the exciting journey ahead. We are deeply thankful for the incredible support of our partners: Highland Homes, Hillwood, Hillwood Communities, Harvest By Hillwood, Lowe's Companies, Inc., SAIC, Sphere 1, Inc., RealTruck, Inc., ChrisFix, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Liberty & Loyalty Foundation, Bobby Bones Show, The Shop Forward, Buildertrend, Legrand, North America, Kwikset, GAI Consultants, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, Chase, Galleher , and so many others. Your belief in our mission has made it possible to positively impact thousands of lives. The Sager family’s story is just one example of how lives are transformed through the power of community and partnership. As we look to 2025, we are inspired to continue this vital work with a goal of reaching 500 homes and beyond. Together, we are building stronger communities, brighter futures, and better lives for our nation’s heroes. From all of us at Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.: thank you for your tremendous support. Let’s continue to change lives—one hero, one home at a time. #HighlandHomes #HighlandHomesTX #HarvestbyHillwood #Hillwood #HillwoodCommunities #BuildingHomesforHeroes #SupportingVeterans
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A Milestone to Remember 🎉🇺🇸 Our 400th home gifting ceremony was an unforgettable moment of celebration and gratitude. This incredible milestone marked a significant achievement for our organization and a life-changing moment for the remarkable Sager family. We are deeply thankful for the tremendous support of our valued partners, Highland Homes, Hillwood Communities, Hillwood, and Harvest By Hillwood. Your dedication has positively impacted the lives of countless veterans and their families, and we are truly honored to have celebrated this milestone alongside you. What you have done for the Sager family is extraordinary, and we will always hold your commitment to our mission of rebuilding lives and giving back to those who have sacrificed so much in the highest regard. Together, we continue to make a meaningful difference—one hero, one home at a time. #HighlandHomes #HighlandHomesTX #Hillwood #HillwoodCommunities #BuildingHomesforHeroes #VeteranSupport #GivingBack
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