What We Do
When veterans leave the service and transition into civilian life, some often lose their identity, sense of purpose, and community.
Heroes (Re)Made addresses these through our three main programs:
The emergent workforce development program helps veterans find a new sense of purpose. Heroes’ Guild provides technical career training in screen printing and embroidery. These training sessions not only teach marketable skills but also provide veterans with meaningful work experience, leading to fulfilling careers and giving veterans a new purpose in civilian life.
This transitional housing program offers a safe community for veterans while they get back on their feet. Heroes’ Quarters allows veterans to leave unhealthy conditions and connect with a new community of their brothers and sisters. At the Quarters, veterans can find support and fully engage with everything Heroes (Re)Made offers.
Heroes (Re)Made, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was established by Derrick Love-Jones, a service-disabled veteran. His goal is to address the unique challenges faced by veterans as they transition back into civilian life. We place a particular emphasis on veterans who have difficulty finding employment and/or housing due to battles with substance abuse or previous incarcerations.
The Stats
- 8 in 10 veterans with criminal involvement experience a mental health condition. [source: NIH]
- 7 in 10 veterans struggle with a substance abuse disorder. [source: NIH]
- 4 in 10 veterans have experienced homelessness. [source: NIH]
- Over 17 veterans die by suicide daily. [source: VA]
- Research indicates that recent veterans are twice as likely as civilians to face incarceration. [source: War Horse]
