VETERAN RESOUrces

Lakeshore Barrier Free is a veteran owned business. One of our owners, Brandon Sawyer, served with the United States Marine Corps from 2009 until 2014 as an 0313 LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) Crewman. He completed two deployments; one combat deployment to Afghanistan, and another to Okinawa for non-combat operations on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Brandon was also involved with the Marine Corps Reserves before completing his services and working on the foundation of Lakeshore Barrier Free.

At Lakeshore Barrier Free we believe that it is crucial to support those in our community who have served in the armed forces. Lakeshore Barrier Free is eager to help you make your living environment as comfortable and accessible as possible to regain the independence you deserve if you are a service member or veteran with a disability and you need to modify your house to make it more accessible. We recognize that the transition in and out of the service can be difficult, especially if you now need particular modifications made to your house to improve your comfort and mobility. Get in contact with us to find out how we can help!

HOME MODIFICATION GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Below are government resources that are available to service members in order to receive grants and financing for home modifications for their needs.

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WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT

Wounded Warrior Project is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the military actions following September 11, 2001. It operates as a nonprofit 501c organization.  www.woundedwarriersproject.

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veteran home loan program

Veterans United Home Loans is a full-service mortgage lender headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company has 28 offices nationwide and is licensed in all 50 states. The company primarily originates VA loans, a mortgage product guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2018, Veterans United financed $10.44 billion in VA volume nationwide, making it the largest VA lender in the nation.


Contact Veterans United to see if your loan can be used for home modifications provided by Lakeshore Barrier Free. www.verteransunited.com

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Disabled American Veterans Home improvement and structural alterations Program

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): DAV’s Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) program provides grants of up to $2,000 to veterans with a service-connected disabilities to adapt their homes to meet their needs. You can apply for a HISA grant today.

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West michigan veteran's coalition

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition is a collaboration between local military-friendly organizations that provide support, information, and resources to veterans and their families, employers, and other organizations throughout West Michigan. www.westmichiganveterans.com

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Home Modifications Assistance Program (HMAP)

HMAP provides grants to veterans with service-connected disabilities to construct or modify their homes to meet their medical and safety needs.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

HUD offers special housing grants to veterans with service-connected disabilities. These grants can be used to make adaptations or modifications to a veteran’s home. Learn more about veteran housing grants on the HUD website.

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department of veterans affairs

The VA provides loans and grants to disabled veterans to assist with buying a home and/or making their current homes more accessible. Visit their website at www.va.gov.

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NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (NVSO):

NVSO provides grants for home modifications for veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities.

NON-GOVERNMENT funded RESOURCES

Below are government resources that are available to service members in order to receive grants and financing for home modifications for their needs.

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Abesorg

Veteran Home Modification Grants.

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Fund for Veterans' Assistance

Home Modification Program for Disabled Veterans.

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Minority Veterans of America

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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

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Paralyzed Veterans of America

Home Modification Program. https://pva.org/

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Volunteers of America Home Modification and Adaptive Aids Program

Home Modification and Adaptive Aids Program. www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-michigan/

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Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build Program 

Volunteer, homeownership and employment opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members and their families. www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/veterans-build

Organizations honoring our troops!

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Walleyes for warriors!

This special event is hosted by the Bay City Elks in Bay City, Michigan, and it is their unique way of saying thank you to our troops and veterans! Check out their page at www.walleyesforwarriors.org to learn more, register, or donate.

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veteran home loan program

Freedom Hunters is a unique organization that provides outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, and shooting to select active service men and women, their families and those who were wounded while on duty. Check out www.FreedomHunters.org to see how they empower vets and their families with appreciation for the great outdoors!

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TIGHT LINES FOR TROOPS!

This Michigan-based, all-volunteer, non-profit organization helps provide free fishing trips to veterans of all eras and military branches. View their website at www.tightlinesfortroops.com to read about these amazing fishing trips and see how the community welcomes them back to shore. Lakeshore Barrier Free participated in this wonderful event in 2016 and plans to rejoin in the coming years!

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MILITARY HUNTING AND FISHING DISCOUNTS!

Learn about the cost and discounts offered to active military and wounded veterans for hunting and fishing licenses at www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/license-info.

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