Many of our combat-wounded veterans with spinal cord injuries, moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, or significant amputations require daily assistance or are completely dependent on caregivers. Most single, wounded veterans rely on their parents for daily caregiving. For those combat veterans who went to war following 9/11 in the early 2000s, 20 years have passed for both themselves and their caregiver parents.

The reality is that, at some point, the parents will not be capable of caring for these sons or daughters because of their own health or financial issues. Unless another family member steps up, that veteran will more than likely be housed in an assisted living center or nursing home, isolated from a community that understands what they’ve been through.

The Dunham House offers our combat-wounded veterans an alternative. Here, they will be surrounded by a community of residents and caregivers who understand the experiences that they have lived through, offering them a sense of comradery and support for their mental health.

Our facility seeks to be a home for these veterans, where they will have full autonomy over their lives while receiving the care, support, and treatment they deserve. It’s more than a building; it’s a place for quality of life and a way to honor their service and sacrifice.

The Dunham House is designed to be a cozy, homelike facility. The residents will have as much independence as they’d like while still having access to daily living assistance for tasks like cooking, personal hygiene, and more. The interior will blend accessibility, safety, and comfort, focusing on communal, family-style living.

Located on 40 acres in a peaceful, pastoral setting just outside of Omaha, Nebraska, the central location provides easy access for family and friends across the country to visit their loved ones.