New Home for El Paso Veteran to Enhance Independence and Accessibility

Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization, is constructing a custom, wheelchair-accessible home for Army Staff Sgt. Pascual Delgado in El Paso. The home will feature an open layout and safety enhancements such as a roll-in shower, addressing the mobility challenges Delgado faces due to service-connected multiple sclerosis. With over 430 homes built nationwide, Homes For Our Troops emphasizes the importance of community support, as they rely on individual donations rather than government funding. The construction is expected to take six to eight months, with a total process from acceptance to completion ranging from 18 to 36 months. Delgado, a veteran inspired by the events of September 11, hopes his story will motivate others facing hardships.

Key Details: • Construction of the home is part of a community kickoff ceremony held on Saturday. • Delgado's home will be mortgage-free and designed for accessibility. • The building process typically takes 6-8 months once construction begins. • Homes For Our Troops has built 73 homes in Texas, the highest in the nation. • To support the organization, donations can be made through their website.