The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army SGT Matt Watters on Saturday, September 14, 2024. SGT Watters was injured while serving in Iraq.
The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce Matthew to the community. The event will be held at Effingham College & Career Academy 2940 GA-21, Rincon, GA 31326 at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend.
On June 11, 2003, Sergeant Watters, a team leader, was on a raid on a terrorist training camp in Western Iraq when he was struck in the leg by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG). He lost his left leg below the knee and sustained severe damage to his right leg and left arm.
The home being built for Matthew will feature more than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues associated with a traditional home, including navigating a wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds, or reaching for cabinets that are too high.
HFOT has built nearly 400 homes since the organization’s inception in 2004. Homes For Our Troops relies on contributions from donors, supporters, and corporate partners for the building of each Veteran’s home. Community members may hold fundraisers or make donations. To find out more on how to get involved or make a donation visit www.hfotusa.org.
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