Building Homes for Heroes

In September 2013, Air Force CaptainNathan Nelson was severely wounded in a rocket attack on his base in Afghanistan. He survived and returned home to his pregnant wife but faced the reality of a life withparalysis from the neck down. Andy Pujol and the folks at Building Homes for Heroes were the answer to Nelson and his wife'sprayers as the organizationembarked on building a new home catered to the needs of this disabled veteran., In 2013, Capt. Nathan Nelson was injured in Afghanistan, leading to paralysis. Building Homes for Heroes aided by constructing an accessible home.

Sergeant Kirstie Ennis, a Marine door gunner, lost her leg in a 2012 crash. She received a home from Building Homes for Heroes.

In December 2011, EOD technician Sergeant Aaron Hale was serving his second tour in Afghanistan when anIED blast took his eye sight. He returned home alive but, as a father of a young son, Hale's life was suddenly turned upside down.Andy Pujol and the team at Building Homes for Heroes stepped in to renovate a home for Haleto help him navigate his new reality. This home provided afoundation that would help him find both the love of his life and a new business opportunity., In 2011, EOD tech Sgt. Aaron Hale lost his sight in an Afghan blast. Building Homes for Heroes renovated his home, aiding his new life's journey.

In November 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Greg Caron was on patrol searching known Taliban compounds in the Southern Marjah area of Afghanistan whenhe lost both of his legs inan IEDexplosion. Upon returning home, life looked very different for him and his wife,Nina. Andy Pujol and the non-profit organization BuildingHomes for Heroes stepped in to build a new house in Caron'shometown to help restore his dignity and put his life back on track.., In 2011, U.S. Marine Greg Caron lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan. Building Homes for Heroes built him a new home to help him rebuild his life.

On 9/11, Andy Pujol vowed to help veterans. His org, Building Homes for Heroes, built and donated over 170 homes for injured servicemen.

Building Homes for Heroes gifts a renovated home to Veteran Andrew Jones in New Bern with holiday surprises.