The Home Depot Foundation awards $235K to Habitat of NW Metro Atlanta

Smyrna-based Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta announced The Home Depot Foundation has awarded the affiliate a $235,000 grant to provide no-cost critical home repairs for veterans in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.

Thanks to a grant from The Home Depot Foundation in 2025, Habitat NWMA completed critical home repairs for 13 veteran households, improving living conditions for 26 individuals. These projects addressed essential exterior and interior needs, including roof, porch, window, deck and driveway repairs; insulation and weatherization improvements; and safety and accessibility modifications such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways and accessible bathroom renovations for disabled veterans.

One family impacted by these repairs is Luther and Angela Washington, a married couple of 35 years who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Luther, a former U.S. Army Sergeant and combat engineer, served for 14 years and completed multiple tours of duty. Today, he lives with a 70% service-connected disability.

In 2006, the couple founded the Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton, a nonprofit organization that supports families in need throughout the community. Over time, however, they found themselves in need of a supportive hand as their own home fell into severe disrepair, creating safety and accessibility challenges. Through Habitat's Veteran Repair Program and support from The Home Depot Foundation, critical repairs were completed, restoring their home and improving their overall quality of life.

By addressing unsafe living conditions, these repairs help reduce injuries and emergency calls related to falls and other home hazards. They also improve health by reducing exposure to conditions that can lead to negative health outcomes, such as wood rot, mold, and weather damage, while enhancing neighborhood appearance. Most importantly, they create safer homes that support veterans' independence, stability, and overall quality of life.

For more information, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org or www.habitatnwma.org.

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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM.