Introduction

Many injured veterans own homes that are not accessible to someone with a disability. Living in such an environment can significantly restrict the veteran's mobility and quality of life. In some cases, making a house accessible may be as easy as adding a ramp to the front door or changing the knobs on the kitchen cabinets. In other cases, the obstacles can be more challenging. For a disabled veteran, the key to attaining independence may be an extensive, often expensive, home remodeling project. Unfortunately, some of our nation's veterans cannot afford to make these necessary modifications.

Project H.E.R.O. (Homes Eliminated of Restrictions and Obstacles) is an innovative program with the goal to improve the lives of disabled veterans across the United States by combining the volunteer spirit and expertise of the International Code Council (ICC) and International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) with the home rehabilitation expertise of Rebuilding Together and its dedicated Veterans Services Department. More information can be accessed through the Project H.E.R.O FAQ’s.

Program Qualifications

The program is open to disabled veterans and their immediate family that serves or served in any branch of the United States Armed Services.

How to Participate in the Program

To participate in the program contact Vanessa Georgeson via the following information:

Vanessa Georgeson
Program Manager, Veterans Housing
Rebuilding Together
1899 L Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 1.800.473.4229
Fax: 202.483.9081

Success Stories

Enjoying the privacy and comfort of a warm shower at the end of the day is something most of us take for granted. However, this simple activity was not easy for Joshua Kruger, a 12-year old boy who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a severe form of muscular dystrophy characterized by rapid muscle degeneration and eventual paralysis. His mother Heidi Kruger, a single parent and military veteran cares for Joshua.

Through Project H.E.R.O. Rebuilding Together and the International Code Council Foundation installed a roll-in shower, increased the size of his bedroom, painted the exterior of the home, and provided much needed landscaping work resulting in a safer home for Joshua. Commissioner Al Higginbotham and the volunteer team hosted an open house on January 21st to show local media the finished product.