Sixty volunteers help this homeless vet return to his childhood home

U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Malone served four years of active duty and fifteen years in the reserves. When his mother died, he inherited her house, his own childhood home and he was happy to think he'd live there again. There was only one problem - the home needed major repairs and Malone didn't have the money. He moved into a shelter for homeless veterans. 

Enter Team Depot and Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation. These two organizations teamed up, determined to get Malone the needed repairs. Matt Rice, manager of an Indianapolis Home Depot, said, “We are helping him get back and are getting this house in shape where he can move back in and get going again.”

About 60 volunteers remodeled the bathroom and installed flooring, they painted and repaired. When all was said and done, the home was move-in ready.  “I’m excited for a new leaf in life, a new fresh start," Malone said. "I’m touched by the generosity of people."