Home repairs for U.S. veterans

Home Depot’s Operation Surprise again helps renovate veteran homes and facilities.

HBSDealer Staff

11/8/2023

Operation Surprise includes repairing and improving veteran homes across the nation to make them more accessible, more affordable and more livable for the long run.

The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise initiative aims to provide life-changing moments of surprise through service to U.S. veterans.

“Supporting our veterans is deeply personal to The Home Depot Foundation. Operation Surprise is not just an initiative; it’s a heartfelt mission,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation.

Giving back to veterans is personal, said Home Depot, as more than 35,000 of the company’s associates are veterans or military spouses.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation reported it has invested $475 million in veteran causes and helped renovate and enhance more than 55,000 veteran homes and facilities.

The goal, said the retailer, is to, “ensure more of our nation’s heroes have a safe, comfortable place to call home,” – one that fits their individual needs.

Going on now through November 20, Team Depot will complete hundreds of service projects in honor of Veterans Day.

“We’re working to ensure our nation’s heroes have homes that truly meet their individual needs,” said Gerber.