The company also said it will work on hundreds of service projects nationwide to make sure these veterans have homes that are both safe and accessible.
ATLANTA — Atlanta-based The Home Depot is investing millions of dollars to help veterans avoid homelessness by addressing the need for accessible and stable housing.
The company said, according to projections from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), “the number of veterans over the age of 85 who require care will increase by a staggering 535% over the next 20 years.”
“As veterans age, small accessibility modifications can mean the difference between remaining in their own homes versus being displaced,” said Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “With this new $10 million investment, The Home Depot Foundation is proud to further our support of our nonprofit partners improving veteran housing across the country, helping veterans safely maintain their independence for years to come.”
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