Rebuilding Together and Sears in the News
Article type: News
Rebuilding Together and Sears Holdings kicked off the fall fund-raising campaign for Heroes at Home, November 9 at the home of the VanderWert family in New Prague, MN. The VanderWert family moved out of the city to an older home in New Prague in hopes of creating a better living environment for their nine children. Sgt. VanderWert was confident that he would be able to fix the house up himself, but that changed when he was called to active duty with the Minnesota National Guard. As a result, his wife, Blake and their 9 children were forced to live in undesirable conditions in a home in need of major renovations. Many of the rooms in the home were missing drywall and ceilings, leaving exposed electrical wires, and only one bathroom functions.
Five of the nine children currently live in the home with Blake including a new baby boy, Vince, born in September 2007. The three other children live with relatives and visit their Mom and brothers and sisters, but are unable to spend the night because they do not have a suitable bedroom to stay in. Rebuilding Together's Heroes at Home program will provide major renovations to the family's home allowing them to soon live together in a home where everyone is comfortable.
News Highlights from the VanderWert home and kickoff event:
Minneapolis - St. Paul Star Tribune Article
KARE 11 News Video Clip and Article
KEYC 12 News Video Clip and Article
The program will assist 41 Veterans this fall. The fund-raising effort will continue through the holidays, giving customers the chance to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Donate Now Online
Highlights from Heroes at Home projects Nationwide:
Hometown Annapolis - Around West County: Rebuilding Together takes on major project
Rebuilding Together Dutchess County
Mid Hudson News Online - 'Heroes at Home' project aids Beacon Couple
Poughkeepsie Journal - Group honors service with rebuilding project
Rebuilding Together Lynchburg
ABC 13 TV - Video clip and Article
Rebuilding Together Sacramento
Sacramento Bee - Vet's helping Hand, his 70-year-old home gets a makeover from nonprofit group
ABC News 10 Video Clip and Article KXTV
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
The Saratogian - 'Heroes at Home' helps local veteran
Rebuilding Together Warner Robins
WMAZ Channel 13 - Article and Video Clip
Initiatives: Veterans Housing, Heroes at Home