My Nonprofit Reviews

I witnessed the impact Homes For Veterans had on the quality of life of a Vietnam Veteran, Dennis Linderman, and his devoted wife, Debbie; firsthand. My company was commissioned by HFV to document the Linderman’s story before, during, and after receiving a walk-in shower.

Upon first meeting Dennis and Deb, they demonstrated how difficult daily life had become; it pained me to observe their struggle. I could see the hurt and embarrassment on Dennis’ face as he’d say, “I should be able to do this myself.” I could feel Deb’s struggle, too. She was not only concerned for her husband, but she also struggled a great deal to physically assist him while doing so. That tub was only a foot-tall, but to Dennis, it was a mountain.

Over the course of a single day, the Homes For Veterans contractor removed the Linderman’s old tub/shower combination and replaced it with a brand-new walk-in shower. To say that Dennis and Debra were overjoyed is an understatement. Together, they began singing, “We got a walk-in shower! We got a walk-in shower!!” as Dennis exclaimed, “Ah, I can do it myself!”

HFV doesn’t just give veterans showers, kitchens, and hardware. They improve the quality of life of our veterans through small acts of kindness that have enormous and lasting impacts on the women and men who have selflessly served our nation. To quote my new friend, Dennis, “Homes For Veterans has given me my dignity and manhood back.”