For the past two years, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, located in Southern Maryland has been awarded through Habitat for Humanity International the Home Depot Foundation Veterans Repair Corps grant. The Repair Corps program was established by The Home Depot Foundation to provide home repairs for veterans. Some of these repairs include insulation, weather stripping and accessibility features, such as wheelchair ramps and wider doorways. Larger repairs such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural improvements are also available. Through the affiliate Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Chad Madden, a local Southern Maryland navy veteran, is a recent recipient of the grant. Chad separated from the US Navy as an avionics technician. During his time with the navy Chad served in wartime on two carriers - the USS America and USS George Washington. After his military service, Chad became an avid sky diver and completed over 700 jumps. In 2012, he had a near fatal skydiving accident whereby Chad sustained life threatening injuries so severe he is now a quadriplegic. To add to this tragic story, after his accident, his parents left their home in Mountain Home, Idaho to be with their son and while in the hospital their home was completely destroyed by wildfires. They have nothing left with the exception of the clothes they brought with them to the hospital. Chad was hospitalized for over 8 months and returned to his home in California, MD in November 2012 with his parents and brother providing 24/7 round the clock care. Chad also has a home health nurse and physical therapist provided to him from the VA. Chad’s condo is in desperate need of additional space, precisely his bedroom, to accommodate his motorized wheelchair, hospital bed, oxygen tanks, ventilator machine, wet chair, and the incredible amounts of medical supplies to sustain his daily health requirements. Currently, Chad’s bathroom does not meet any of his disability requirements. He is in need of a wet shower and handicapped sink and accessibility.