VISTA
A nonprofit that helps veterans has just received what could be called a very special home delivery in Vista.
A cottage built by San Marcos High School students was delivered in two sections to Wounded Warrior Homes on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with the pieces lifted up and carefully slid atop a foundation Friday morning. After some finishing touches over the next few months, the cottage will provide temporary lodging to veterans graduating from the nonprofit’s program.
“We just went from 13 bedrooms to 14, and the housing happened quickly,” Wounded Warrior Homes co-founder Steve Roseberry said as he watched the crew install the first section.
More than 950 families received food, gifts, holiday cheer, and more at the 33rd annual United Way of San Diego County and San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council Food & Toy Distribution event last week. The donations were made possible through the Unions United safety net program, which uses a portion of the union dues collected from the councilâs over 200,000 members to assist people in need.
âThis year, all families have been impacted in one way or another by the pandemic. But many who experience economic and food instability year-round have gone through even more difficulties this year than others,â said Nancy Sasaki, president and CEO of United Way of San Diego County. âOur United Way team and partners at the labor council long awaited this time-honored event to support families in our diverse communities who rely on extra support during the holiday season.â
Photo courtesy of Mark Pilcher.
A mini-home was built for Wounded Warrior Homes by San Marcos High School students and volunteers from the construction industry and the Seabees.
A San Marcos nonprofit that serves veterans is adding a self-contained mini-house to its property in Vista to serve as a home for formerly homeless veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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