TAMPA, Fla. - In honor of Veterans Day, Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough spent Tuesday giving back to those who’ve served — through hands-on help and heartfelt gratitude.

The backstory:

The organization hosted its annual Veterans Build Week of Service, bringing together volunteers, local businesses and community groups to build and repair homes for veteran families in East Tampa. This year’s effort included installing security fencing at two Habitat homes on North 40th Street, along with roof replacements and other repairs completed earlier in the week.

What they're saying:

One of the homeowners who was helped by the project is Linda Hardy, a widow whose late husband was a veteran. After her roof was damaged during Hurricane Milton, she says she struggled to find insura

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