Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have served our country while also working to improve the lives of veterans in our community. Habitat Charlotte Region believes that every veteran deserves a decent place to live, but far too many veterans and military families in our community endure inadequate housing conditions. According to the Housing Assistance Council, the state of North Carolina has just under 660,000 veterans, with 99,000 of those experiencing problems with the quality of their housing situation.

In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, Habitat for Humanity International developed the Repair Corps program to offer critical home repairs to military veterans across the country. Through this program, Habitat Charlotte Region helps veteran and military-connected homeowners stay safely in their homes without health or safety concerns. This year, in the tenth cycle of our participation in the Repair Corps program, The Home Depot Foundation will make critical repairs possible for more veteran families like Melody Gentry’s.