Helping a Hero Org

“A draft of the 990 is presented to management and the board. The draft is reviewed and any changes are considered and discussed. Changes, if necessary, are made and the final copy of the 990 is prepared.”

“All governing documents, policies, and financial information is available on request.”

“The Conflict of Interests Policy is reviewed annually and each Board member signs a statement agreeing to follow the Policy. Potential conflicts of Interest are reviewed by the Governing Body and appropriate action is taken.”

“Marshall Iler Meredith IlerDirector - Construction Consultant and Former Key EmployeeHusband and Wife”

“The Organization's Board members are all volunteers. Other volunteers assist during the groundbreaking and welcome home ceremonies; this assistance includes working as greeters, setting up chairs, and putting up flags. During the 2015 National Gala, volunteers assist in many ways. These include check-in, helping to setup for the silent auction, checking out after the event, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly. Still other volunteers write motivational cards to the caretakers of our wounded veterans.”

“The actual mortgage amount is determined at the end of the building process and is based on the minimum required $50,000 veteran investment, plus any upgrades selected by the veteran over the maximum $100,000 cash contribution by the Organization and any excess cost of land. Each home is built to address the special adaptation standards for the vetran who will live in the home and is designed to ensure maximum independence, within budget constraints. The home is recorded at cost plus any in kind donations from the builder or other sources. During 2015 there were $309,428 in-kind donations that are added to the cost of homes under construction in 2015. The Organization has awarded homes in 22 states.The Organization conducts a groundbreaking ceremony before the construction of a new home for the sounded sarrior. The ceremony allows the Organization to introduce the sounded warrior and his, or her, family to the community, educate the community about the needs of the wounded warrior, educate other businesses about the opportunity for giving back to wounded warriors, and honor the wounded warrior for his or her service.The Organization has a welcome home ceremony when the home is completed and the wounded hero is ready to move in. The ceremony allows the Organization to thank all the vendors who have donated time or products to the home as well as to edcuate the community about the adaptation needs that this wounded hero has as a result of his or her permanent injuries.”

“The caregivers, primarily spouses and parents, face the 24/7 day to day challenges of supporting our wounded warriors. They are often overlooked and unappreciated. The Organization organizes and offers retreats that provide encouragement, fun, pampering, and camaraderie for these caregivers.The wounded warriors have often been in the military since high school and do not know what it takes to sustain a household in the civilian world. The Organization helps them develop and make better financial decisions.Emergency Needs and Recreation Support - The Organization provides ongoing support for wounded warriors and their families, with priority given to home recipients. This support includes financial support, sports events, fishing and hunting outings, rodeos, Operation Merry Christmas, and others. Over 300 wounded warriors receive assistance.”