Veterans in cedar rapids say theres new hope tonight, and it comes in the form of a new home thats being built just for them. Today, Patriot Place s introduced to the community. Mayor nats for all of our veterans that are here today and those that arent, welcome home 18. 21. 24. 17inside the Veterans Memorial building, a small group gathered to hearar about a big opportunity for cedar rapids veterans. Nat pop of kelly at podium Kelly Ridenour founded the nonprofit healing our heroes and says she quickly realized one of t t wounds needed immediate attention. Once i got started on the work that i was doing, the housing need in the community was brought to my attention 18. 37. 02. 21 because of the veterans i was working with, so incidentally the very first veteran i ever worked with, wawaliving in his truck at the time 18. 37. 09. 9. The wife, veterans says, her dream is finally being realized, in Patriot Place. nat pop clapping . the 9million dollar facility is specifically for veterans