Retired Army Veteran Surprised With Mortgage-Free Home in Georgia
A retired Army veteran, Steve Smith, who is battling leukemia and suffers from severe injuries sustained during his military service, was surprised with a new, mortgage-free home in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The home was gifted by Building Homes for Heroes…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 30, 2026 —
Richmond Hill, Georgia – A retired Army veteran facing significant health challenges has received a life-changing gift: a new, mortgage-free home. Steve Smith, who is currently battling leukemia and living with severe injuries sustained during his military service, was surprised with the keys to a new residence in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
The home was gifted to Smith through a collaboration between Building Homes for Heroes and PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program. Both organizations are dedicated to supporting service members and their families.
Building Homes for Heroes is a national non-profit organization that provides mortgage-free homes to severely wounded or disabled military veterans and their families. The Built to Honor program is PulteGroup’s initiative that partners with the non-profit to build and donate homes to veterans across the country.
The specific details regarding the timing of the surprise, the exact specifications of the home, or the timeline of its construction were not provided. However, the donation aims to provide Smith with a stable and supportive environment as he continues his treatment and recovery.
Organizations like Building Homes for Heroes and PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program have been instrumental in providing housing solutions and community support for veterans. These initiatives often involve significant community volunteer efforts and financial contributions to ensure veterans receive the assistance they deserve.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephanie Adkisson, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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