PEA RIDGE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The development of a brand new house for a military veteran who misplaced his proper leg in 2004 whereas on patrol in Iraq, is nearly full.
Houses For Our Troops is a company devoted to setting up and gifting specifically tailored {custom} houses to severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
NWA military veteran turns into the recipient of custom-made house
Amongst these veterans is Sergeant Andrew Butterworth, who misplaced his proper leg in 2004 whereas on patrol in Iraq. Sergeant Butterworth and his household will obtain the keys to their new house on July 20.
You may assist Sergeant Butterworth and his household this Saturday, June 29, by collaborating in ‘Volunteer Day,’ the place volunteers will help in landscaping round their new house in Pea Ridge.
“The spouse’s prepared to sit down down and be steady and be settled in a single spot for some time…. Get the youngsters concerned in the neighborhood and discover them mates to hang around with, and simply chill out for a short while,” Butterworth stated.
Verify-in for the occasion begins at 9:30 a.m., and lunch will likely be offered.
To RSVP to Volunteer Day, please go to www.hfotusa.org. Click on this hyperlink to go to the occasion’s Fb web page.
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