Milestone Achieved!
Our Tree Cutting was a HUGE Success!
NVH teamed up with Ponsse North America and the Sokaogon Chippewa Community to start clearing the property for the tiny home village for homeless veterans. Chairman Robert VanZile Jr. blessed the property in Ojibwe and translated it to English afterward. Ponsse brought out three of their forest machines to clear-cut the land and took the opportunity to show customers and potential customers what their machines can do. WJFW and WSAW stopped out to cover the tree cutting. A huge shoutout to Ponsse North America and Chairman VanZile.
Your support means the world to us!
Big thanks to Ponsse North America for clearing the land at Northwoods Veterans Homestead!
Ruck N’ St. Germain Recap
Ruck N’ St. Germain was a heartwarming event! We joined in with live music, a cookout, and raffles galore, all in support of Vilas and Oneida County Veteran Service Offices and the Local Honor Guard. Our own Carla and Ace had a blast joining the Ruck. Thanks to all for a fantastic day of community and camaraderie!
Donor Spotlights
Thanks to John Rigden’s generous $16,000 donation, we’re able to build TWO future tiny homes for our veterans! We’re deeply grateful for John’s incredible support!
BugTussel has generously donated two TVs to be raffled off at our next fundraising event!
What will it cost for a homeless veteran to become a tiny home resident at Northwoods Veterans Homestead?
The cost to the homeless veteran is ZERO. We plan on funding all operations for the Homestead through grants and donations. If the veteran is receiving any military pension, they will be encouraged to use the funds to set themselves up for housing, transportation, etc., for when they are ready to return to society.
The veteran will be expected to contribute to the upkeep around the Homestead by doing various chores. These chores might include mowing the lawn, shoveling the walkways, preparing meals for other residents and themselves, planting a garden, cleaning the Commissary Center, and whatever other tasks need to be done.
NVH feels that this approach will help the veteran realize that they are not receiving a handout but a hand-up instead, and they will also gain practical experiences for transitioning back into society.
Please continue to send us your questions.
