SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY "To finally have a place to call home" We at LAHFH are honored to serve 2 Veterans and their families who have chosen to partner with us to build their homes this year: Josh was a Systems Analyst in the acceptance this year for a LAHFH Air Force. When he was honorably home. This is their DREAM come true discharged, hewas40%disabled which tohave a place to call HOME. created some work limitations which They are looking forward to their resulted in a gap in their finances new home and spending time in the that they just haven't been able to kitchen as they love to cook as a family bridge. They applied for a Habitat The children are excited to have a yard home last year and were not approved. they can play in and spend time with Their discipline and commitment to their dog. Tucker! clean up their credit resulted in their Josh and Breanna Martin family "A tragedy transformed into a full circle blessing!" Dennis joined the military shortly guard and a volunteer with the fire after high school. Dennis had many department. dreams, but life handed him some The fact that his new home is located challenges that resulted in some on the very grounds where the original hardship in his life. Through support Salem WEST burned down serves as from his church and community, a reminder that when communities Dennisstarted down a path to improve work together, a tragedy such as this his life. Dennis is now the manager at can be transformed into a blessing. Salem WEST. He stays very active in his community by serving as a color Dennis Peterson and family LAHFH WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUT A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE SERVED THIS COUNTRY WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY AND OUR COMMUNITIES. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HEROES! Promoting strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter in Cass, Crow Wing & Hubbard Counties and the City of Staples Lakes Area iff Habitat 218-828-8517 for Humanity www.lakesareahabitat.org