Home Depot Foundation surprises 10 veterans with 2 months of paid mortgage, rent

ATLANTA — The Home Depot Foundation surprised 10 local veterans with two months of mortgage or rental payments during a Falcons game last week.

The veterans were surprised with the news on the field at Mercedes Benz Stadium Nov. 18. Each veteran also got a $500 gift card.

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The veterans stood in a line flanked by Falcons cheerleaders Freddie Falcon as they opened orange boxes and discovered their gifts. There were cheers and big smiles from the veterans.

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The surprise Hometown Hero event marked the 10-year anniversary of the Foundation working to help veterans.

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More than 35,000 Home Depot employees are veterans or military spouses.

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