Homes for our Troops

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents out of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.

We Care Manatee

We Care Manatee connects low-income, uninsured adult residents of Manatee County, FL with free, quality medical care and resources.

By providing a private sector solution to serving and treating the uninsured, We Care Manatee reduces the red tape, improves communication, and ensures that both the physician and the patient receive the support they need to complete a plan of care.

Shelter Manatee

On April 23, 2019, the Manatee County Commissioners voted to allocate $8 million from the Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) account to fund a new animal shelter. The current facility, located in Palmetto, Florida, was first built in the 1940s and was mostly rebuilt in the mid-1980s. Significant utility service and maintenance issues have developed, creating the need to consider constructing a new building.

Boys and Girls Club

Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County offers children and teens proven afterschool and summer programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character & citizenship.