2026 Homes for Heroes Foundation Community Impact Award

Three finalists. One $25,000 grant. You help decide the winner.

The finalists for the 2026 Community Impact Award are here.

Now it's your turn to help choose which nonprofit receives a $25,000 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation.

Make your choice once per day through November 13.

2026 Homes for Heroes Foundation Community Impact Award

Meet the Finalists

Three nonprofits have been selected for the final round of the 2026 Community Impact Award.

Each is doing meaningful work for heroes and their families. Learn more about their missions, then select the organization you want to see receive the $25,000 grant.

Quad City Back the Blue Flight logo

Finalist 1

Quad City Back the Blue Flight

Davenport, IA

Quad City Back the Blue Flight honors active and retired law enforcement officers by providing one-day trips to Washington, D.C., including visits to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The organization also includes family members of local officers killed in the line of duty, giving them a meaningful way to honor their loved ones and connect with the broader law enforcement community.

No Vets Left Behind logo

Finalist 2

No Vets Left Behind

Mobile, AL

Founded in memory of Lt. Col. Mark Stratton, No Vets Left Behind supports local organizations helping veterans facing homelessness, substance abuse and recovery challenges. Each year, the organization brings the community together to raise funds for programs that help veterans rebuild stability, find support and move forward.

JEDI BLUE logo

Finalist 3

JEDI BLUE

Joshua Eyer Development Institute

Denver, NC

Created in honor of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, JEDI BLUE provides free martial arts training to first responders, veterans and their children. The program uses fitness, discipline and mentorship to build confidence and resilience while carrying forward Eyer's commitment to service, family and community.

How Selecting Works

  1. 01

    Choose Your Finalist.

    Select the nonprofit you want to see receive the 2026 Community Impact Award.

  2. 02

    Come Back Every Day.

    You can select your favorite finalist once per day, per person through November 13.

  3. 03

    Spread the Word.

    Encourage friends, family, colleagues, and your community to select their favorite, too.

The nonprofit with the most selections wins.

A returning service member being welcomed home by his family
Volunteers sorting clothing donations together at a community center
Airway Heights Fire Department members gathered in front of a fire engine
Volunteers distributing boxes of food donations in a city park
Building A Safer Evansville accepting a 2025 Community Impact Award check from Homes for Heroes
Cape Cod Veterans accepting the 2024 Community Impact Award check from the Homes for Heroes Foundation
Community members connecting at a Homes for Heroes outreach event

2026 Community Impact Award

You Can Help Turn $25,000 Into More Good.