American Home Shield recently donated three tiny homes to a nonprofit in Colorado to house military veterans and their families as they participate in therapeutic retreats and receive mental health care.
American Home Shield, which is the nation’s leading provider of home warranties, announced this month its collaboration with Operation Tiny Home, a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, custom tiny housing for veterans and individuals facing housing instability.
Through this collaboration, American Home Shield has donated three tiny homes to the nonprofit, Project Sanctuary, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
“The Tiny Homes for Healing initiative is more than new buildings – it’s the creation of sanctuaries where military families can rest, reconnect and rebuild,” said Heather Ehle Ray, founder and CEO of Project Sanctuary. “We are beyond grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and the support of our community as these homes represent hope, healing and a future full of possibility.”
The homes will be part of Project Sanctuary’s Tiny Homes Village, which is a retreat center that houses military veterans and their families and offers a safe space to reconnect as they participate in retreats and receive mental health care.
“Safe, dignified housing is the foundation for healing, stability, and connection,” said Gabrielle Rapport, founder and executive director of Operation Tiny Home. “This collaboration and gift of these homes, made possible through the extraordinary generosity of American Home Shield and in collaboration with Project Sanctuary, reflects what is possible when organizations come together with a shared vision.”
Bill Cobb, who is chairman and CEO of American Home Shield’s parent company Frontdoor, said that one of American Home Shield’s core values is to help others, and this collaboration is a testament to what can be accomplished when purpose-driven organizations and people come together.
“We’re honored to work alongside Operation Tiny Home and Project Sanctuary to support the service members and their families who have given so much for our country,” he said. “These homes will make a lasting impact on veterans and their families for generations.”
Beyond this collaboration, American Home Shield supports the military community by offering a 20 percent discount off any of its plans for the first year for any U.S. veteran, active military, reservists and former service members.
Outside of being a part of the donations, Operation Tiny Home’s focus is on helping veterans transition to civilian life through hands-on tiny home construction projects, career opportunities and building a sense of community.