If you think home ownership is out of reach for the average American, imagine what it is like for a United States veteran, especially a disabled veteran. There are a number of organizations that assist veterans and their families in achieving the American Dream, and each one is special in its outreach. These organizations, and the fighting men and women whom they honor, are the subject of this week’s Feel-Good Friday.
In 2007, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, North Carolina wanted to honor severely wounded veterans and fallen service members within their community by providing mortgage-free homes. They formed a partnership with home builders and other sponsors, and Operation: Coming Home (OCH) was born. Now run by veterans, OCH’s first mission was for Sergeant Joey Bozik, a wounded military policeman who lost both his legs in Iraq. OCH built a home customized…
