ANNUAL REPORT 2024

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN A DAY

Our Year in 2024

As House of Heroes reached its 254th home repair in 2024, we are so thankful for the support of our donors, fundraisers, volunteers and skilled contractors who gave up their time to help those that have served stay safely in their own homes. We have repaired decks, built ramps, repurposed ramps, installed windows, saved veterans from blight fees, installed doors, grab-bars and railings and have helped veterans with heating issues, and so much more. HOHCT has now worked in 71 cities and towns across the State of Connecticut.

We have acquired new companies and groups that have donated their time and given monetary donations to help increase the number of projects possible in one year. The number of sponsored projects has increased this year to support more Veterans than ever, with 33 Veterans

served. Not only do we touch Veterans but the out reach to volunteers, companies, and families is

in the thousands.

At House of Heroes we are so proud of our accomplishments, but most importantly we are proud to honor service with service for our Veterans. These are men and women who may have never been thanked and just need that extra support to stay in their homes. The best part of the day comes when you can say thank you for your service at our ceremonies at each project.

2024 990 Form

33

Veterans Served

5

New Sponsors

300+

New Volunteers

75

Student Volunteers

267

Veterans Served since 2012

What our Veterans have to say about HOHCT

HOHCT surveys their Veterans after each job. Below are the results of the 2024 Veteran surveys.

(Please note that surveys are returned at an 83% rate)

Overall Experience of the day: 100% satisfaction

Recommendations to others: 100% satisfaction

Additional Comments:

Ken and Terri: Again we can't thank everyone enough. If there is anything we can every do we are there! I love angels

and that's what everyone is to us!

Mark T.: My mother and I are forever grateful to House of Heroes and the Mason's of West Haven

Michael: Thank you! My home is more safe and looks great!

Roger: HOH went above and beyond my highest expectations. Wonderful warm volunteers. Beautiful ceremony! Me

and my family are finally able to enjoy our deck!

Shalanda: I'm glad to experience the work and dedication of HOH! Thank you all and thank you to our sponsor,

Liberty Bank

Conrad: Very pleased with the results

Luther: I am very grateful to HOH for the no-cost home improvements. I wish all Veterans could have the experience

I had with HOH.

Jessica: 110% best thing to happen to me in a long time. Thank you!

Deb: You really made Francis’s day. At supper he asked me to bring him his flag and medal. He is so proud of them.

Daniel: Best experience I ever had. Thank you so much!

Veteran Story

US Marine Veteran
Kenneth Strickland

Get to Know Kenneth

Born in Middletown in 1946, Kenneth grew up in East Hampton. in 1969 at age 21 he joined the Marines. Why the Marines? “Because I’m tough” says Kenneth. As a combat engineer, Kenneth served overseas in Okinawa, Japan, and says of his military assignments “you name it, I did it.” But now Ken needed help of his own. His decks were in dire need of repair and his crumbling 52ft staircase to the road had deteriorated so badly you could not walk down it. With the support of Munger Construction and the sponsorship of The Inspired kitchen in Glastonbury, HOH made his home safe again and gave him access to get out of his home.

Veteran Story

US Army Veteran
Shalanda Wright

Get to Know Shalanda

Shalanda has had a challenging but rewarding life, beginning with growing up fast in a single-parent household in New Haven, sometimes witnessing abuse within the home where she cared for both herself and her brother. Shalanda persevered, kept her eyes on the prize and entered the Army in 2001 after graduating from Eli Whitney Technical High School. Shalanda had big dreams and viewed the military as her opportunity to ultimately further her education.
Shalanda served three years on active duty, and another five years in the Reserve, including 11 months in Kuwait during the Iraq Campaign, where she was a Logistics Specialist. Her work supported troops heading into the war zone in Iraq. Now it was our turn to support this deserving veteran. Shalanda needed new glass in her windows and her deck repaired. With the sponsorship of Liberty Bank and their team of hardworking volunteers we got the job completed. She is forever grateful for the support that HOH was able to give!