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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has partnered with Gov. Rick Scott and Building Homes for Heroes in an effort to provide disabled veterans with mortgage-free housing in their life after service. WXLTV reported that establishing this initiative was especially important for the governor, who is a Navy veteran.

According to the Pensacola News Journal, the DEO has approved a $2 million grant that will allow Building Homes for Heroes to construct or update the houses of servicemembers who sustained injuries in Iraq or Afghanistan. The nonprofit organization has already made an impact on the lives of veterans in the Southern state, building 13 mortgage-free homes over the past year.

Each residence is designed to fit the specific needs of the injured veterans, many of whom need special adjustments due to a permanent combat-induced disability. With increased support for state organizations, Homes for Heroes expects to build an additional 20 houses during 2015, reported the Pensacola News Journal. 

"The state's support enables us to make a meaningful and memorable difference in the lives of our injured servicemen and women. In addition, we're seeing an extraordinary spirit of patriotism and community support all across Florida," stated Building Homes for Heroes president Andy Pujol.