LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Commander Metzler of the DAV Chapter #26 has helped hundreds of veterans get through the paperwork needed as they are discharged from serving our country. Mr. Metzler is an Army Veteran from the Vietnam War era who has been living in his home for 27 years with his wife, children and dogs. Recently Mr. Metzler needed a little helping hand himself; due to a medical issue that left him with the need for a ramp, which would enable him to enter/exit his home.
An employee and a volunteer of Patuxent Habitat saw a Facebook posting that told of Mr. Meltzer’s’ need for a ramp ASAP. Mr. Metzler met the qualifications for the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Veterans Critical Repair Program and with the help of the PAX NAS CPOA volunteers the ramp was started on the coldest Thursday to date, and finished Friday and Saturday as the snow was falling!
The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Veteran Critical Repair Program is designed to repair homes for military veterans and their families. The program will assist with repairs identified in Habitat’s Critical Home Repair guidelines that may vary from roof repair and structural wall repairs to installing wheel chair ramps and remodeling bathrooms to be easily used by veterans with disabilities. If you would like to donate or volunteer for any projects including the veteran programs please call Laurie at 301-863-6227 email laurie@patuxenthabitat.org for more information.
About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and works to create decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. We are building strength, stability and independence by building on a foundation that strengthens our community. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 21600 Great Mills Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park, MD 20653. For more information about donating money to the affiliate or to donate items to the ReStore please visit our website www.patuxenthabitat.org. If you would like to volunteer contact Laurie at laurie@patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-863-6227. Every donation helps a family help themselves.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
