The Maine Veterans Project was founded to help veterans in the state by hosting events and performing charitable actions. Most recently, this organization will soon help a local veteran by making huge improvements to his home.
According to WABI News, Harry Johnson was born and raised in Machias, Maine. He served in the military before returning to his hometown. The news source stated that Johnson had lived in the same house for many years, but as he began to age, he was unable to keep up with the repairs.
The community that Johnson had always been a part of contacted the Maine Veterans Project to seek help for the former servicemember. The organization partnered with EBS Building Supplies to organize a home makeover for the beloved veteran.
Volunteers from Machias and other parts of the state will assist the Veterans Project on Dec. 5 in making the repairs to Johnson's home. Those who heard about the story but could not come to join in on labor made donations that helped pay for the supplies.
When asked if he was overwhelmed by the show of support from his state, Johnson told the news source that overwhelmed was an understatement.