Defenders Gateway Episode 11

Andrew Canales is the founder and CEO of Houses For Warriors, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in supporting homeless and injured veterans with obtaining benefits, transitional housing and transformational growth and development to lead fulfilling lives.

Andrew served 6 years in the United States Air Force and volunteered for two combat tours in Iraq totaling 23 months overseas. During 2007, Andrew survived a rocket attack that killed 10 people and injured over 70 while working as a Prison Guard at a detainment facility in South Iraq. He was soon diagnosed with PTSD and started his journey to becoming the man he is today.

With Houses for Warriors, Andrew coordinates with business owners, donors, community leaders, and volunteers across the country to create strategic partnerships like Defenders Gateway and opportunities that serve our veterans and those involved. His main goal is to improve the quality of life for every veteran who is struggling and end veteran homelessness in the United States. Andrew's future initiative is to create a Houses For Warriors "Campus”

Main Site: https://housesforwarriors.org
Warrior Center Site: https://housesforwarriors.org/warrior-campus/
Brochure: https://8299584.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8299584/Brochure.pdf

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