š” Good News in the Making: Local Donors Fuel Shelter Build for Elderly Veteran Couple
- KCStark
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Updated by KC Stark | Westcliffe Development
When the Wet Mountain Tribune first published the story about an elderly veteran and his wife living in dangerously inadequate housing, something amazing happened: you showed up!
Donations more than doubled!
34% towards the goal!
Please visit share like and let's knock out the last 66%
A week later, the GoFundMe campaign ā launched by Warren Gold, founder of Valor Developments ā has more than doubled thanks to a steady stream of individual donations. No big corporations. No flashy grants. Just everyday neighbors giving what they can. And itās working because of YOU!
š The average gift? Around $50-100.
š§° The goal? A weather-safe, dignified structure ā built at no cost to the couple.
The why? Because kindness builds stronger homes than concrete ever could. Author unknown.
š Local Names, Big Impact
The build team includes:
Valor Developments (lead contractor, veteran-owned)
CF&E (a proud sponsor)
And we canāt forget all the private donors many who remain anonymous, but whose generosity is very real!
š ļø Construction Status
The planning is in motion. With funds increasing and crews stepping up, material coordination is underway. Every dollar raised gets us closer to breaking ground ā and to ensuring this couple is safe before snow flies.
š£ What You Can Do?
Share the GoFundMe linkĀ with friends and family.
Donate materials or labor. It's fun to work outside. Giving is so good.
No time? Please send a kind message or thank you to the donors and builders helping this dream come true. Words can be as good as gold. Warren Gold.
The momentum is real ā and weāre not done yet.
š§” Every $1 matters. Every share counts. And every neighbor helps.
Big shoutout to all the donors near and far! Please share now!
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