American soldiers risk their lives daily to defend our freedoms, oftentimes at great personal injury to themselves. There are many organizations in place, like the Wounded Warrior Project, that provide help to these soldiers and their families by providing financial assistance for medical-related and other expenses that individuals living with disabilities and physical impairments often face. These organizations can make a huge difference in the lives of these soldiers, especially as they go through the long and painful recovery process that frequently requires them to learn how to live with permanent and life-altering ailments and disabilities. Additional necessary information you can read on this page.

The caregivers of these soldiers have their own battles and challenges to face; while their husband, wife, son, or daughter has sacrificed for their country, the caregivers must sacrifice themselves, too. These caregivers stand by their soldiers’ sides through the pain and struggle of recovery, often turning their lives upside-down in the process. They will experience pain and heartache themselves, and may be forced to shift their priorities and put their hopes and dreams on hold so that they can be there for their loved one. The support systems and financial assistances available to these physically and psychologically injured men and women are, without a doubt, commendable services, but the caregivers of these soldiers tend to be overlooked. That is, until now.

Lloyd Claycomb, a Colorado businessman and philanthropist, founded “Our Warriors at Home,” a non-profit organization whose mission is to give support to the wives and mothers of post-9/11 active duty, National Guard, and reserve service members and veterans across all branches of the military by taking some of the burden of care from them and allowing them a day to enjoy life. Each person who qualifies will receive an entire day of rest and relaxation or recreation paid for by the organization. Recipients can choose from a day at the spa, a fully accommodated stay at a luxury hotel, skydiving, and many other options.

“There seem to be many avenues by which our injured veterans can receive assistance,” said Claycomb, “but my heart aches for the wives, mothers, and caregivers of those suffering from service related injuries and how their lives are forever changed by their loved one’s willingness to courageously serve their country. While there may not be much I can do to permanently change their difficult situation, I felt compelled to find a way to bring some joy into their lives.”

While Lloyd Claycomb is already involved in a number of charities, “Our Warriors at Home” is his next step to making a difference in the lives of others and a positive impact in his community. While the organization was created to offer assistance to the wives, mothers, and caregivers of wounded soldiers in Colorado specifically, Claycomb hopes that one day this organization will grow to encompass the nation.

Claycomb, along with the United Builders Service Inc. board of directors, last year decided to donate 10% of their profits in 2016 to charities including “Our Warriors at Home,” and Claycomb himself has said that he will personally match the UBS donations to the organization and has already set aside $100,000 to get the organization up and running.

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