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Rising from the Ashes...
Rising from the Ashes...
On the night of October 26, 2024, a catastrophic fire broke out at our largest housing facility –
On the night of October 26, 2024, a catastrophic fire broke out at our largest housing facility –
Manchester Apartments – which provided temporary housing for homeless veterans.
Manchester Apartments – which provided temporary housing for homeless veterans.
Over 70 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the fire which was later determined to be
Over 70 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the fire which was later determined to be
accidental. The 48 veterans living there at the time were relocated to local hotels.
accidental. The 48 veterans living there at the time were relocated to local hotels.
Generous monetary donations to the Fire Assistance Fund and donations of food, clothing, and
Generous monetary donations to the Fire Assistance Fund and donations of food, clothing, and
hygiene ensured every veteran had their basic needs met.
hygiene ensured every veteran had their basic needs met.
Once settled into extended-stay hotels, donations to the Fire Assistance Fund were used to help
Once settled into extended-stay hotels, donations to the Fire Assistance Fund were used to help
most of the veterans move into permanent housing by paying for rental application fees, security
most of the veterans move into permanent housing by paying for rental application fees, security
deposits, rent and utility bills, and moving expenses.
deposits, rent and utility bills, and moving expenses.
In January, the remaining 9 veterans moved out of the extended-stay hotels and into a property
In January, the remaining 9 veterans moved out of the extended-stay hotels and into a property
that HVAF is master-leasing until Manchester is fully operational.
that HVAF is master-leasing until Manchester is fully operational.
Half of Manchester Apartments reopened this July with 19 renovated housing units offering 23
Half of Manchester Apartments reopened this July with 19 renovated housing units offering 23
beds.
beds.
The other half of the building is under construction and expected to be completed in August 2026.
The other half of the building is under construction and expected to be completed in August 2026.
Once complete, the building will have 14 MORE HOUSING UNITS and will house our food and
Once complete, the building will have 14 MORE HOUSING UNITS and will house our food and
clothing pantries which will double in size.
clothing pantries which will double in size.
Through the rebuilding of Manchester Apartments, we are creating a brighter, more stable future
Through the rebuilding of Manchester Apartments, we are creating a brighter, more stable future
for veterans in need.
for veterans in need.
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