Building Homes for Heroes Announces Mortgage Payoff for Family of Fallen Army Special Forces Soldier
Building Homes for Heroes, along with partners SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC) and Amazon Web Services, announced they will pay off the mortgage for the family of fallen U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Major Anders Johansson, who died in a vehicle accident on December 26, 2024. The announcement came during the inaugural National Capital Classic golf fundraiser, which raised over $300,000 for the organization.
The mortgage payoff will provide financial stability for Johansson's wife Sarah and their four children, including a 16-year-old son who was critically injured in the accident. Sergeant Major Johansson served nearly 22 years in the military, earning multiple awards including a Silver Star, Legion of Merit, eight Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart. Building Homes for Heroes aims to construct and gift up to 50 homes in 2025, assist 5,000 veterans and first responders, and reach their 500th home gift milestone by 2026.
Building Homes for Heroes, insieme ai partner SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC) e Amazon Web Services, ha annunciato che salderà il mutuo della famiglia del defunto Sergente Maggiore Anders Johansson, delle Forze Speciali dell’Esercito degli Stati Uniti, deceduto in un incidente stradale il 26 dicembre 2024. L’annuncio è stato fatto durante il primo evento benefico di golf National Capital Classic, che ha raccolto oltre 300.000 dollari per l'organizzazione.
Il pagamento del mutuo garantirà stabilità finanziaria a Sarah, moglie di Johansson, e ai loro quattro figli, tra cui un figlio di 16 anni rimasto gravemente ferito nell’incidente. Il Sergente Maggiore Johansson ha prestato servizio militare per quasi 22 anni, ricevendo numerose onorificenze tra cui una Silver Star, Legion of Merit, otto Bronze Stars e una Purple Heart. Building Homes for Heroes si propone di costruire e donare fino a 50 case nel 2025, assistere 5.000 veterani e soccorritori, e raggiungere il traguardo della 500ª casa donata entro il 2026.
Building Homes for Heroes, junto con sus socios SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC) y Amazon Web Services, anunció que pagarán la hipoteca de la familia del fallecido Sargento Mayor Anders Johansson, de las Fuerzas Especiales del Ejército de EE.UU., quien murió en un accidente de vehículo el 26 de diciembre de 2024. El anuncio se realizó durante la primera recaudación de fondos de golf National Capital Classic, que recaudó más de 300,000 dólares para la organización.
El pago de la hipoteca proporcionará estabilidad financiera a Sarah, esposa de Johansson, y a sus cuatro hijos, incluido un hijo de 16 años que resultó gravemente herido en el accidente. El Sargento Mayor Johansson sirvió casi 22 años en el ejército, recibiendo múltiples condecoraciones, incluyendo una Estrella de Plata, la Legión al Mérito, ocho Estrellas de Bronce y un Corazón Púrpura. Building Homes for Heroes tiene como objetivo construir y regalar hasta 50 casas en 2025, ayudar a 5,000 veteranos y primeros respondedores, y alcanzar la entrega de su casa número 500 para 2026.
Building Homes for Heroes는 파트너사 SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC) 및 Amazon Web Services와 함께 2024년 12월 26일 차량 사고로 사망한 미 육군 특수부대 중사장 안더스 요한손 가족의 주택 담보대출을 상환할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 발표는 30만 달러 이상을 모금한 첫 번째 내셔널 캐피탈 클래식 골프 자선 행사 중에 이루어졌습니다.
주택 담보대출 상환은 요한손 중사장의 아내 사라와 네 자녀, 사고로 중상을 입은 16세 아들을 포함한 가족에게 재정적 안정을 제공합니다. 요한손 중사장은 22년 가까이 군 복무를 하며 실버 스타, 공로 훈장, 8개의 브론즈 스타, 퍼플 하트 등 다수의 상을 받았습니다. Building Homes for Heroes는 2025년에 최대 50채의 주택을 건설 및 기증하고, 5,000명의 재향군인과 응급 구조원을 지원하며, 2026년까지 500번째 주택 기증을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Building Homes for Heroes, en partenariat avec SAIC (NASDAQ : SAIC) et Amazon Web Services, a annoncé qu'ils rembourseraient l'hypothèque de la famille du Sergent-Major Anders Johansson, des Forces spéciales de l'armée américaine, décédé dans un accident de véhicule le 26 décembre 2024. Cette annonce a été faite lors du premier tournoi caritatif de golf National Capital Classic, qui a permis de récolter plus de 300 000 dollars pour l'organisation.
Le remboursement de l'hypothèque offrira une stabilité financière à Sarah, l'épouse de Johansson, et à leurs quatre enfants, dont un fils de 16 ans grièvement blessé dans l'accident. Le Sergent-Major Johansson a servi près de 22 ans dans l'armée, recevant plusieurs distinctions dont une Silver Star, la Légion du Mérite, huit Bronze Stars et une Purple Heart. Building Homes for Heroes vise à construire et offrir jusqu'à 50 maisons en 2025, à aider 5 000 vétérans et premiers intervenants, et à atteindre la 500e maison offerte d'ici 2026.
Building Homes for Heroes hat zusammen mit den Partnern SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC) und Amazon Web Services bekannt gegeben, dass sie die Hypothek der Familie des verstorbenen US-Armee-Spezialkräfte-Sergeant Major Anders Johansson, der bei einem Fahrzeugunfall am 26. Dezember 2024 ums Leben kam, vollständig begleichen werden. Die Ankündigung erfolgte während des ersten National Capital Classic Golf-Spenden-Events, das über 300.000 US-Dollar für die Organisation einbrachte.
Die Ablösung der Hypothek wird finanzielle Stabilität für Johanssons Ehefrau Sarah und ihre vier Kinder bieten, darunter ein 16-jähriger Sohn, der bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt wurde. Sergeant Major Johansson diente fast 22 Jahre im Militär und erhielt zahlreiche Auszeichnungen, darunter eine Silver Star, die Legion of Merit, acht Bronze Stars und ein Purple Heart. Building Homes for Heroes plant, im Jahr 2025 bis zu 50 Häuser zu bauen und zu schenken, 5.000 Veteranen und Ersthelfern zu helfen und bis 2026 den Meilenstein von 500 geschenkten Häusern zu erreichen.
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National Capitol Classic golf fundraiser co-hosted with SAIC and Amazon Web Services celebrates our veterans at the historic Army Navy Country Club
The announcement came during Monday's inaugural National Capital Classic golf fundraiser for Building Homes for Heroes. Co-sponsored by SAIC and AWS at the Army Navy Country Club, more than
"Sergeant Major Johansson devoted nearly 22 years to protecting our nation with exceptional dedication and courage," said Andy Pujol, founder and CEO of Building Homes for Heroes. "While we can never repay what he and his family have sacrificed, we can honor his legacy by ensuring his family has the stability of a mortgage-free home. This mission exemplifies the power of our partnerships with organizations like SAIC and AWS, whose unwavering support makes these life-changing moments possible."
"SAIC is honored to recognize Sergeant Major Johansson's dedication to our nation and provide our support to his family through our partnership with Building Homes for Heroes," said SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley.
"We are deeply privileged to stand alongside Building Homes for Heroes in remembrance of Sergeant Major Johansson and his remarkable service to our country. This represents our ongoing commitment to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation and our heartfelt support to his family." said Shannon Judd, Director, Amazon.
In his distinguished military career, Sergeant Major Johansson earned multiple awards and commendations, including the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, eight Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and numerous campaign medals from his service in
"Anders was everything to our family—a loving husband, devoted father, and our foundation," said Sarah Johansson. "With Building Homes for Heroes' support, I can continue raising our children in the community we've called home, focusing on helping them heal and grow while supporting our son through his recovery. This gift means we can face our future without the added burden of financial uncertainty."
The announcement was the culmination of a day of celebration of our nation's heroes, as several patriotic corporations, hundreds of supporters and dozens of veterans were on hand for the golf outing to raise awareness and support for Building Homes for Heroes' mission of building better and brighter lives for our nation's heroes. The organization has high aspirations to construct, gift and modify as many as 50 homes in 2025, while helping as many as 5,000 veterans, first responders and their family members through all of its programs, and accomplishing its milestone 500th home gift before the end of 2026.
About Building Homes for Heroes
Building Homes for Heroes builds and gifts mortgage-free homes, and completes home modifications, for veterans, emergency first responders and their families, and provides further services along their road to recovery to help them live a promising and fulfilling life ahead. The organization reached a
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