October 2011Vol 6, Issue 1
Kick For Nick Soccer Ball
Greetings!

We are saddened that Nick is among the fallen but we must be thankful for those who return home, particularly those who carry with them the physical, mental and emotional scars of combat.

 

Shalini & Bill Madaras

Female Soldiers:Forgotten Heroes Project

Kick For Nick Foundation

 

 

"As a grateful country, we must not forget these brave soldiers who laid their lives on the line for us. Tho many may not have wounds we can see, we must be as dedicated as they were to serve and do whatever we can to see them all become whole again." - Jeff A. Nelson  

 

The PFC Nicholas A. Madaras Home for Female Veterans

October 21, 2011 will be a landmark day in the State of Connecticut. On that day Homes for the Brave/ABRI will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Connecticut's very first transitional, supportive housing facility exclusively for Female Veterans who are homeless.

 

 FSFH House

The PFC Nicholas A. Madaras Home which will house this project is named for a soldier who gave his life for his country and whose family was instrumental in establishing it. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday October 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM at 66 Elmwood Ave., Bridgeport, CT. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony as tours of the facility will be led by -FS:FH- staff following the ceremony.

 

Residency at the facility will be limited to 2 years during which time the 15 Veteran residents will receive health care, case management, gender-specific counseling, assistance in finding permanent housing and vocational skills-training, both in-house and through collaboration with community partners. The program is designed to help these Veterans become independent and enable them to lead productive and meaningful lives again.

 

The -Female Soldiers:Forgotten Heroes- (FS:FH) project has been in development for 4 years. It is a community-based project which has become a reality solely through Government VA Per Diem Grant and the support and donations of private citizens and local businesses and through the efforts of a dedicated and talented group of volunteers. We hope it will serve as a shining example of what the citizens of this country can achieve in time of need.

 

To support the continued operation of this residence our main fund-raising Gala event will be held on May 5, 2012 in Norwalk, CT. Details will be available at a later date. For more information please visit www.HomesfortheBrave.org or www.KickForNick.org or view our brochure.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ribbon Cutting
 Please join us for the
on October 21, 2011
Construction Photos
Construction begins
Construction Begins
Half way there
Taking Shape

hurricane soccer ball
This soccer ball appeared in the corbels of the house after Hurricane Irene
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Sincerely,
Bill & Shalini Madaras
Kick For Nick