Category: Military and Veterans

The Kaufman Fund Receives $10,000 Grant to Aid Veterans

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The Kaufman Fund is committed to aiding Veterans with life’s basic necessities through food, shelter, clothing, medical care and more. The fund was founded in 1990 in memory of Ralph Kaufman by his younger brother, Wayne Kaufman. The organization offers several referral programs for legal, dental, mental health and chiropractic services; plus four of their own programs including Food for Vets, Trees for Vets, Tax Prep for Vets and the Artist First for Vets.

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Veteran Home Loans | Get More Savings from Homes for Heroes

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Veteran home loans come in many shapes and sizes, but the one you should really concentrate on is the VA loan system. It can help veterans during various stages of their lives, whether you already own a home or are looking for a new home. The benefits of a VA loan guaranteed mortgage are substantial. Save yourself a lot of money, up front and over the course of your mortgage, by learning the basics of the VA loan system. The time you invest will be more than worth it.

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United Veterans Council of Monterey County Receives $10,000 Grant

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Since 1989, the United Veterans Council of Monterey County has been working to promote the common good and welfare of all Veterans, their dependents, widows and orphans. They provide resources to Veterans who are struggling; who are in need of a little assistance with housing, repairs, food, clothing and utilities. Homes for Heroes, in conjunction with their local real estate specialist, has awarded the United Veterans Council of Monterey County a hero grant through the Homes for Heroes Foundation to help support their efforts with local Veterans and their families.

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VA Loan | In Depth Guide for Veterans, Active Duty and Reserves

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This is everything we know about the VA loan, which is a process, a system, a benefit and a way to get a mortgage if you are a veteran or an active duty service member in a branch of the armed forces. The one thing that the VA loan is not , is a loan. That’s one of its confusing elements, and there are others. The reason veterans and active duty members are drawn to the VA loan is because it provides a list of benefits that, when you line them up, is almost unbelievable. No other program from the federal government comes close to the VA loan guarantee in terms of benefits, costs savings and scope. It’s easy to think it’s just a way to get a cheaper mortgage, but it’s a lot more than that, and here’s what you need to know.

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Using VA Loan for Investment Property

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If you are interested in using a VA loan for investment property, you’ve come to the right place. Most aspects of the VA loan process are pretty straightforward and clear. This topic, however, is a very twisty path full of exceptions, timing, loopholes, strict rules and flexible policy. There aren’t any easy answers, but if you want to use your VA loan benefit for an investment property (or properties), it is possible. Just promise to hang on for the ride.

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Using a VA Loan for Second Home | Save with Homes for Heroes

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If you want to use a VA loan for second home, there are a few factors you will need to consider. To be honest, there are more than a few factors. On the plus side, it is possible to get a second home with a VA loan guarantee. On the minus side, it’s not as straightforward as you might hope. That’s because the VA loan program is designed primarily for one thing: to help active military service members and veterans afford a home. And it’s very, very good at that – one of the best government programs for housing. If you want it to do two things, such as purchasing multiple houses, it is less clear. That’s Ok if you don’t mind doing a little homework (pun intended).

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Little Patriots Embraced Receives $10,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation

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Little Patriots Embraced is dedicated to providing support to children of military service members across the nation. The Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded the organization a $10,000 hero grant to assist in their mission to support these kids.

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Angels of America’s Fallen Receives $10,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation

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Angels of America’s Fallen is dedicated to providing support to children of fallen soldiers across the nation. The Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded the organization a $10,000 hero grant to assist in their mission to support these kids, to give them the coaching and mentoring they need.

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No Barriers Warriors Program Receives $10,000 Grant

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At this year’s Success Camp, a conference for Homes for Heroes affiliate members, our keynote speaker was J.R. Martinez, who inspired us with his message of survival and resilience. At the end of his speech, we and the Homes for Heroes Foundation, surprised him with a grant of $10,000 for the No Barriers Warriors Program. No Barriers is close to Martinez’s heart for its work with differently-abled people.

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Cover My 6 Receives $10,000 Grant

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At this year’s Success Camp, a conference for Homes for Heroes affiliates, our Homes for Heroes Foundation unveiled a couple of grants for organizations that serve our heroes. Cover My 6, who helps veterans with a wide variety of services, was the recipient of one of the grants. Jay Flynn, our outreach coordinator presented the check to Ben Fox, president of Cover My 6.

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