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Access to Home Heroes program

Provides financial assistance for home modifications to increase accessibility for veterans with disabilities

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This program helps make it possible for veterans to continue living in their homes for a longer duration or move out of a long-term care facility!


Call 315-797-4642 and ask about the Access to Home Heroes program.


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This program helps make it possible for veterans to continue living in their homes for a longer duration or move out of a long-term care facility!


Call 315-797-4642 and ask about the Access to Home Heroes program.

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