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Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta is pleased to announce The Home Depot Foundation has awarded the affiliate a $235,000 grant to provide no-cost critical home repairs for veterans in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.
“It is an incredible honor to have The Home Depot Foundation dedicated to our home repair program. The opportunity to partner in serving veterans to repair their homes brings an incredible sense of purpose. Preserving their home as a safe, secure environment brings stability to these families who are experiencing difficult life transitions,” said Kyle Huhtanen, CEO of Habitat NWMA.
Thanks to a generous grant from The Home Depot Foundation in 2025, Habitat NWMA completed critical home repairs for 13 veteran households, improving living conditions for 26 individuals. These projects addressed essential exterior and interior needs, including roof, porch, window, deck, and driveway repairs; insulation and weatherization improvements; and safety and accessibility modifications such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathroom renovations for disabled veterans.
One family impacted by these repairs is Luther and Angela Washington, a married couple of 35 years who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Luther, a former U.S. Army Sergeant and combat engineer, served for 14 years and completed multiple tours of duty. Today, he lives with a 70 percent service-connected disability. In 2006, the couple founded the Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton, a nonprofit organization that supports families in need throughout the community. Over time, however, they found themselves in need of a supportive hand as their own home fell into severe disrepair, creating safety and accessibility challenges. Through Habitat’s Veteran Repair Program and support from The Home Depot Foundation, critical repairs were completed, restoring their home and improving their overall quality of life.
By addressing unsafe living conditions, these repairs help reduce injuries and emergency calls related to falls and other home hazards. They also improve health by reducing exposure to conditions that can lead to negative health outcomes, such as wood rot, mold, and weather damage, while enhancing neighborhood appearance. Most importantly, they create safer homes that support veterans’ independence, stability, and overall quality of life.
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