Fundraiser aims to furnish two tiny homes for veterans.
By Jeanene Dunn
KCHBA’s Charitable Foundation has launched its annual “Home for the Holidays” campaign. This year, the Foundation has selected the Veterans Community Project (VCP) as the beneficiary, setting a fundraising goal of $10,000 to fully furnish two tiny homes in VCP’s transitional housing village.
For Shane Brewer, KCHBA Charitable Foundation Chair, the choice was both personal and purposeful. “Supporting veterans resonates deeply with our members,” he said. “As homebuilders, we understand the importance of providing not just a roof, but a foundation for someone to rebuild their life. VCP does that every single day.”
What Goes into Furnishing a Tiny Home?
Each VCP tiny home is fully supplied with brand-new essentials, from beds and linens to cookware, cleaning products and even small personal touches that make the space feel like home. When a veteran transitions from the program, they take every item with them to their new permanent housing.
“It’s a huge boost to a veteran’s self-esteem to walk into a place that is theirs, that’s fully furnished, fully stocked and ready to live in,” said Chris Admire, VCP Executive Director. “For someone coming out of homelessness, those items aren’t small things. They’re stability. They’re dignity. They’re hope.”
How the Homes Support Veterans’ Mental Health
VCP’s homes are also intentionally designed to be trauma-informed and comforting. Each tiny home features a minimalistic layout, full-size amenities and colors representing the different branches of the U.S. military. Homes have windows on only one side to reduce anxiety and create a greater sense of security. Many are designed to accommodate pets, who are often a crucial source of motivation and emotional support for veterans.
Most veterans stay in the village 14–16 months as they work through case management, counseling, benefits navigation and employment support.
A Tangible Impact for Donors
The Foundation’s $10,000 goal reflects the real cost of fully furnishing and equipping two tiny homes. “What we love about supporting VCP is that the impact is immediate and tangible,” Brewer said. “Our members can see exactly where their contributions go—right into a home where a veteran will begin rebuilding their life.”
Admire echoed that message: “People don’t always realize how far a small contribution can go. Every dollar truly helps. When a donor gives, they’re not just providing items—they’re providing dignity, stability and the tools someone needs to move forward.”
Support the Campaign
There is still time to make a meaningful difference in the life of a veteran. You can donate now through Dec. 15.
Every large or small contribution moves the campaign closer to furnishing two homes that will offer stability, security and a fresh start. Through your support for the Home for the Holidays campaign, you are giving a veteran more than necessities; you are giving them a place where healing can begin and hope can take root.
Spread the word and share the campaign with others who believe in honoring and supporting those who have served.
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