Tom Baldwin

<p>Hello, my name is Tom Baldwin and I am a general and electrical contractor, in Wilmington, NC, in business since 1981. I have extensive experience in commercial and residential construction, design, management and execution.</p> <p>Recently, I was watching a CNN report on a non-profit company that was raising money to help severally injured veterans. The report detailed the fact that they contributed <span style="text-decoration: underline;">none</span> of the money raised to their stated purpose. That should be illegal, I thought.</p> <p>The report got me wondering, who was out there to help our severally injured veterans when they returned home? I was particularly curious about double and triple amputees because of the tremendous number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) that were injuring our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the life changing injuries they were causing. I discovered there is some help available, but on a limited basis and not nearly enough to help the estimated 1650 veterans that have these injuries already, nor the ones that will sustain them in the future.</p> <p>I wondered, how does a young injured soldier with a family, manage in a home that is not designed and built to accommodate a person with such dramatic injuries? With all of the challenges this injured soldier now has, why could we not give him a home, totally custom designed for he and his family? Why could we not raise donations, buy land, and build a custom home for these soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country? Why could we not give the home to them, free and clear of debt? What a great way of paying back our soldiers for their service, by making their life a little easier.</p> <p>I began to read everything I could about non-profit corporations doing similar work, charity rating services, IED injuries and specific soldier's stories. The research led me to believe this is what I need to do. I know about construction, custom designed buildings, handicap codes, processes and procedures.</p> <p>I have incorporated as a non-profit, have my website being designed (homesfordisabledveterans.org) and applied for 501(c)(3) tax deductible status.</p> <p>I estimate we will need to raise $40-$50,000.00 in start up costs to get the company up and running. This will allow for an increased presence on the website, to collect donations as well as provide salaries to find partners, venders, subcontractors, and volunteers. Hopefully, this will also buy our first lot!</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&nbsp; Please Help Me, Help These Deserving Heros</span>&nbsp;</em></strong><strong><em>, your donation is tax deductible!</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Thank You, </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Tom</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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