Building Homes for Heroes Gifts 2 Mortgage-Free Florida Homes to Veterans, Built by High-School Students
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
Building Homes for Heroes Gifts 2 Mortgage-Free Florida Homes to Veterans, Built by High-School Students
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
Summary
Two mortgage-free homes in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, were unveiled in May for U.S. Army Specialist Rajae Jones and Sergeant James Tabares and their families through Building Homes for Heroes.
The houses were built from the ground up by students at The Villages Charter School Construction Management Academy, giving injured veterans permanent housing while providing students hands-on trade experience.
Building Homes for Heroes said the partnership began in 2024 and has already helped families facing military injuries, PTSD and transitional housing, with one earlier recipient family now working in the local community.
Building Homes for Heroes operates in 37 states, but its president said Florida has the highest veteran housing demand as many service members forced out by injury lack stable housing, degrees or backup careers.