House of Heroes CT

What House of Heroes CT does

House of Heroes Connecticut (HOHCT), legally House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter Inc, is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Army Aviation veteran Bill May III and Steve Cavanaugh. The organization provides no-cost home repairs and safety modifications—including wheelchair ramps, walk-in shower retrofits, grab bars, window and deck repairs, painting, and landscaping—to honorably discharged military veterans, public safety veterans (police and fire), and their surviving spouses who lack the financial means to complete such work. Eligibility requires veteran status, homeownership and occupancy of the home, demonstrated financial or physical need, and a DD214 form. Since inception, HOHCT has served 295 veterans and completed projects across 73 Connecticut communities, with a record 36 homes repaired in 2025 alone.

The organization's underlying delivery model is volunteer- and partner-driven rather than technology-driven: HOHCT has no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or AI-enabled systems, and runs with a lean staff of 1–10 employees supplemented by licensed craftsmen, trade unions, corporate volunteer teams, and skilled-trade contractors. Projects are scoped and executed in single-day "work weekends" scheduled March through November, with materials sourced via donations, foundation grants, and partnerships with national sponsors such as the Home Depot Foundation and Stanley Black & Decker. Skilled-labor capacity is anchored by long-standing relationships with the Connecticut Carpenters Union Local 326, Turner Construction, Pat Munger Construction, and CareFree Home Pros, among others.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable mechanisms rather than fees to beneficiaries. Funding streams include individual donations (processed via PayPal with a structured quick-gift guide), tiered corporate sponsorships ($2,500 Bronze to $25,000 Platinum), event-based fundraising (annual Hearts & Heroes "Emerald Evening" Gala, golf tournaments, skydiving events, CrossFit Hero Challenge), and the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program with a 15% Webster Bank matching bonus. HOHCT holds Charity Navigator's Four-Star rating and Candid/GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency. The organization is currently expanding operational capacity through the subdivision and construction of a 3,080-square-foot warehouse on an 8.66-acre parcel at 555 Sherman Ave in Hamden to centralize materials, tools, and donated supplies.

Name

House of Heroes CT

Legal name

House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter Inc

Website

https://hohct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

House of Heroes Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that delivers no-cost home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements to honorably discharged military veterans, public safety veterans, and their surviving spouses in Connecticut who cannot afford such work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services Nonprofit / Charitable Home Repair

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fall-Prevention & Safety Retrofits (Handrails, Anti-Scald, Emergency Egress) (HSAPANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG)

Keywords

• Veteran home repair services
• Nonprofit veteran assistance
• Accessibility home modifications
• Charitable home repairs
• Volunteer construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations and charitable contributions from supporters, with tax-deductible giving options through PayPal. Quick gift guide suggests specific amounts for materials ($10-$250).
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships ranging from Bronze ($2,500) to Platinum ($25,000), with project partnership opportunities at various levels. Includes brand visibility, volunteer team opportunities, and event recognition.
3. Birdies for Charity Program: Participation in Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program with 15% matching bonus from Webster Bank on donations made through the program.
4. Annual Gala and Events: Hearts & Heroes Gala ticket sales ($130 per person), table purchases, and premium raffle and silent auction. 10th Annual Emerald Evening expected to draw 250+ guests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

House of Heroes Connecticut provides completely free, one-day home repair and accessibility modification services to honorably discharged military and public safety veterans and their surviving spouses. Services include wheelchair ramps, walk-in shower retrofits, grab bars, deck and porch repairs, window and siding work, exterior painting, landscaping, and other safety improvements. Projects are executed by volunteer crews and licensed craftsmen with materials funded through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veteran Home Repair Program No-cost home repairs focused on safety and accessibility for military and public safety veterans in need, including ramps, bathroom modifications, stairs, painting, yard work, and interior safety improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 veteran homes completed in 2025 - record-breaking single year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team RubiconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025Team Rubicon collaborates with HOHCT on veteran home repair projects, particularly ramp installations. Partnered to complete a ramp for Meriden widow in November 2025 to honor deceased veteran's legacy.
• Iroquois PipelineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pipeline company volunteers supporting veteran home repair projects with employee volunteers providing time and talents.
• Pat Munger Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Branford-based construction company. Major 2024 project rebuilt 52-foot hillside stairway for veteran needing chemotherapy/dialysis access. Provided engineering, carpentry, and project management skills.
• Greenwich HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hospital volunteer team partnered with Connecticut Carpenters Union Local 326 on Stamford veteran project including handicap ramp extension and accessibility modifications.
• Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Catholic veterans organization providing 15 volunteers for Norwalk veteran project including front porch repairs, deck repairs, and grab bar installation.
• CareFree Home ProscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Bathroom remodeling specialty contractor serving Connecticut and Massachusetts. Established partnership in 2024 and completed bathroom retrofit for Vietnam veteran's widow. Committed to giving back to veteran community.
• The Inspired KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Kitchen and home remodeling contractor from Glastonbury. Partnered with HOHCT on major Marlborough project including rebuilding two decks, driveway millings, and 52-foot staircase for veteran needing kidney dialysis access.
• Liberty BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Middletown-based community bank and Project Partner since 2022. Partnered on four veteran service projects, typically going above and beyond. Also presenting sponsor of Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open charity golf event.
• Johnson BrunetticoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Independent retirement and investment specialty firm with offices in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Project Partner since 2019 with teams of employees completing veteran home repair projects as team-building events.
• CrossFit WallingfordcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019CrossFit gym hosting annual CrossFit Hero Challenge charity workout event. Raised more than $20,000 for HOHCT since 2019. Inspired by Bill May Sr.'s commitment to helping veterans.
• Connecticut Carpenters Union Local 326coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters affiliate. Joined forces with HOHCT in 2019, partnering on up to eight veterans service projects in single days. Major skilled labor contributor.
• Mohegan SunminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Casino venue hosting Vets Rock promotional events. Donated skybox for Bon Jovi concert in 2018, netting more than $20,000 for HOHCT.
• Turner Construction CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Major construction firm volunteering on veteran home repair projects. Completed Stratford project with DiGiorgi including wall rebuild, walkway/fencing repair, and gutter replacement.
• DiGiorgi Roofing and SidingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Connecticut roofing and siding contractor. Partnered with Turner Construction on veteran home repair projects including Stratford Seabee veteran's home.
• Coldwell Banker Reality / Lockheed MartinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Navy veteran Ron (Polaris ballistic missile program) project supported by Coldwell Banker Reality and Lockheed Martin. Partnership combining real estate and defense contractor support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that conducts disaster response operations including debris removal, home repairs, and home modifications. HOHCT is already a strategic partner, and its ramp-installation work directly overlaps with HOHCT's accessibility projects.

Direct peers

• Homes for Our Troops: Nonprofit that builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans at no cost. Comparable veteran-focused housing mission, though it specializes in new construction rather than repairs.
• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit serving military families through financial assistance, housing, and recurring family support programs including home modifications. Comparable veteran family services focus and corporate partnership model.
• Building Homes for Heroes: National nonprofit that builds or modifies homes for veterans and their families, often focusing on severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Directly comparable veteran-centric home renovation model with similar corporate-sponsorship funding approach.
• Purple Heart Homes: Veteran-focused nonprofit providing home repairs, modifications, and accessibility renovations to service-connected disabled veterans. Highly comparable mission, target beneficiary (veterans), and core service (home repair/renovation).
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit providing free home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, including seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. Directly comparable nonprofit home-repair model with similar volunteer-driven execution and accessibility focus.
• Gary Sinise Foundation (R.I.S.E. program): Provides specially adapted smart homes, home modifications, and accessibility improvements for wounded veterans. Highly comparable veteran-focused home modification mission with similar donor-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: Massive nonprofit focused on affordable home building, repairs, and neighborhood revitalization. Operates a much larger veteran-focused program (Habitat Veterans Build) that overlaps with HOHCT's mission at a broader, less specialized scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/houseofheroesct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houseofheroesct
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofheroesct

Compliance4 records

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Profiles2 records

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