Serving those who have served our country - that's the mission behind "House of Heroes."
The organization provides free home repairs to veterans in need and Saturday marked the start of their 2023 season.
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WATCH HEREVolunteers including employees from Sikorsky and students from Quinnipiac University assisted a vet in East Haven.
They helped 67-year-old Phillip Whitworth who served in the Navy from 1975 to 1978.
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SIGN UP Throughout the day, they made repairs to his front and back porch and did some major yard work.
Whitworth's son spoke on his father's behalf on Saturday. He expressed how appreciative he is to see people thanking his father for his service in this way.
"I'm just overwhelmed right now with joy to see all the participation and all the volunteer work and all the love and effort that is going into coming out as a community, to show their love and support for those who fought for this country,” said Whitworth’s son Phillip.
This wasn't the only project. House of Heroes was also in West Haven on Saturday as well.
The two projects marked the organization's 194th and 195th veterans that have served.
By Memorial Day Weekend, they plan to serve their 200th vet.
