On October 12, 2017 Vet to Vet Tennessee announced their new collaborative veterans housing program with Blount County Habitat for Humanity (BHfH) and Maryville AMVETS Post 22 (Post). “Repairs for Heroes”; repairs veterans/military mind, body, spirit and home. Vet to Vet Tennessee trains mentors to interview veterans who need support including health & medical support, VA claims, suicide prevention and spiritual help. The spiritual help is provided by VA Chaplain Services, Veteran/Military Friendly Congregations, Blount County Habitat for Humanity and Vet to Vet Tennessee.
April 21, 28, 2018. Blount County, Tennessee. The last two Saturdays were very busy for the partners of the Repairs for Heroes (RFH) program. Partners Blount County Habitat for Humanity and Maryville Amvets Post 22 completed 2 wheel chair ramps for one disabled veterans and one disabled Vietnam War Veteran widow. [read more=”Click here to Read More” less=”Read Less”]
These programs would not have been possible without the generosity and labor of the members of the Maryville Amvets Post 22. We also want to thank Joe Rainwater for his construction leader and project management.
The featured image includes (left to right) Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) President Ed Junod, veteran widow Betty Watson and Amvets Post 22 Commander Mark Frederick.
RFH team are now conducting after action reports after the completion of the project. First lessons learned: We have a GREAT team! Several improvements in the construction process were identified and will be implemented in the future project including quality control.
Special recognition to Lowe’s for providing a substantial discount for Mrs. Watson ramp.
VTVT and Amvets Post 22 will be introducing the RFH program at the upcoming Amvets Tennessee convention in June 2018. The convention will be held at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg TN from June 7th to the 10th.
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