A Hero's New Beginning: Sgt. Tu'ufuli's Journey to an Accessible Home
The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, has provided U.S. Army Sergeant Anesi "Maverick" Tu'ufuli with a new, specially adapted home.
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The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, has provided U.S. Army Sergeant Anesi "Maverick" Tu'ufuli with a new, specially adapted home. Sgt. Tu'ufuli, severely wounded in Iraq in 2005, spends about 50% of his time in a wheelchair. The Foundation also worked with The Home Depot Home to fully furnish and decorate the house to meet his individual needs.
This initiative is part of The Home Depot Foundation's commitment to veteran causes. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested $500 million in veteran causes and helped renovate over 60,000 veteran homes and facilities. The company's dedication to veterans is personal, as many of its associates are veterans or military spouses.
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- The Home Depot Foundation provided a specially adapted home for a wounded veteran
- Partnership with Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors to support veterans
- $500 million invested in veteran causes since 2011
- Renovation and enhancement of over 60,000 veteran homes and facilities
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 / The Home Depot
Originally published on Built From Scratch
In 2005, U.S. Army Sergeant Anesi "Maverick" Tu'ufuli was severely wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom after he stepped on a remote-detonated IED. After returning home, Tu'ufuli left the military and transitioned to civilian life with his wife and two young daughters. In 2018, his wife passed away from cancer, leaving him to care for their two daughters as a single father.
Due to his injuries, Tu'ufuli currently spends around
The Foundation also worked with The Home Depot Home to fully furnish and decorate the house with items selected for his individual needs. A dedicated interior designer connected with Sgt. Tu'ufuli to assess his style and select items for the space. The new furniture and fixtures make maneuvering in a wheelchair more seamless.
Giving back to veterans is personal to The Home Depot, as tens of thousands of the company's associates are veterans or military spouses. Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested
To learn more, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org.
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