Warrior Homes, volunteers revitalize housing for veterans

NAPLES, Fla. - EntSun -- Warrior Homes of Collier, a nonprofit with a mission of ensuring that no veteran in need is left behind, and The Home Depot Foundation partnered on Oct. 27 to transform the outdoor and indoor spaces at Warrior Homes' newest residence, Zulu Project.

More than 200 volunteers from the Home Depot Foundation and its vendors planted shrubs, painted, constructed walkways, assembled apartment furniture, installed benches, enhanced the recreational area and more.

More than $250,000 worth of goods and services was provided for the project.

The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters.

The Zulu Project is the final piece to reaching Functional-Zero status for veteran homelessness in Collier County. It is a 10-unit apartment building that will house 20 veterans beginning later this year. Along with the support of the PulteGroup of Southwest Florida, the nation's third-largest home builder, and other major donors, Warrior Homes of Collier is undertaking this nearly $3 million renovation project.

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To learn more about Warrior Homes of Collier and how to support its mission, visit WWCollier.org.

About Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc.

Founded in 2014, Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through housing, mental health services and educational resources. The organization provides safe, stable housing for veterans of all backgrounds, with a strong commitment to serving senior veterans and female veterans – groups that often face unique and underserved challenges. Warrior Homes of Collier's vision is to ensure that no veteran in need is left behind in Collier County. Through community collaboration, awareness and targeted programming, the organization delivers critical resources to those who served with dignity and honor. These individuals deserve not only safe, clean and accessible housing, but also comprehensive support for their long-term health and well-being. To date, Warrior Homes has housed 158 veterans and annually provides veteran support services to over 12,000 veterans. To learn more, visit WWCollier.org.