‘Homes for Our Troops’ Founder Receives Humanitarian Award

A former construction supervisor and home-improvement contractor was recognized at the Pentagon for generously assisting seriously-injured veterans.  Homes for Our Troops founder John Gonsalves was awarded the 2010 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for his commitment to build specially-adapted homes for wounded warriors at no cost to them.  Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh draped a red, white and blue ribbon and brass medallion around Gonsalves’ neck and presented him with a framed citation signed by all the service secretaries.  Homes for Our Troops has been recognized as one of the best charities in the nation receiving top honors from the American Institute of Philanthropy among other recognitions.  Following McHugh at the podium, Gonsalves said he was humbled by the award, but credited his staff for their work and dedication.  To read this article in full, please go to: http://www.army.mil/article/66232/

We interviewed John at the 2010 Milblog conference last year and I think everyone that came in contact with him were impressed with his dedication to our wounded. You can see the video interview with John at: http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2010/05/07/you-served-interview-with-john-g-from-home-for-our-troops/