Norfolk Hosts "House to House for Heroes" Event

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office hosted a “House to House for Heroes” event on Saturday that had dozens of volunteers visiting the homes of veterans in Braintree to share information about resources and new benefits available.

Sheriff Patrick McDermott's House to House for Heroes took place on Veterans Day weekend, starting with a special ceremony at the department’s Braintree Public Safety Complex, before the army of volunteers headed out to connect with veterans, in partnership with the Braintree Veteran Services Office.

“The selfless service, patriotic duty and unwavering dedication of our veterans should never be forgotten,” said Sheriff McDermott. “We stand to honor their sacrifices by making sure their needs are met after their military careers come to a close, so no veteran feels forgotten or left behind.”

The volunteers handed out packets of information that includes a letter thanking the veterans for their service, helpful information about how to apply for assistance and health benefits from Veterans Affairs, details about housing and employment opportunities, information about newly-available state benefits, as well as contacts for many veteran-based agencies.