Helping veterans and former public safety personnel in Washington County is the goal of House of Heroes. The local non-profit helps improve homes at no cost to the home owner. Russ Parker with the organization shares the group’s motto is, “This gift to you for your gift to us.” Parker is looking for more volunteers to help on projects and currently needs more board members to take on the Washington Chapter.

Volunteers work together on improvements from roofs, to painting or installing new siding, but Parker says lately they’ve been working on ramps to make entrances to homes more accessible. He says the ramps help some people return home from the hospital.

If you’re interested in volunteering with a project or serving a term on the board contact Parker, you can reach him at 319-863-1024 or 319-863-3389.