Hometown Heroes Ball
Hometown Heroes Ball November 10, 2024 at Big Chill
Did you know that veterans are 50% more likely to be homeless than other Americans?! All monies raised from this event will be used to assist us in building the first truly affordable housing community for our nations heroes!
Our Hometown Heroes Ball is going to be a night to remember! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor one special hometown hero and raise funds to build the first truly affordable housing community for our nation's heroes.
Want to know what to expect? We will have an open bar, hor d'oveurves, silent auction, sit down dinner, guest speakers, and will be honoring one special hometown hero!
Want to nominate someone to be the honored Hometown Hero? It's easy send a letter to rachel@homeagainclt.org and let us know all about your hero, let us know what they did in the service, what they did outside of the service, and anything else that makes your hero special to you! The honored guest will be selected from our panel and the one honoree selected will be awarded at the event (if the hero has passed then the one nominating will receive the award).
Meet your emcee for the night
Coach LaMonte Odums
Meet your emcee for our Hometown Heroes Ball and say hi to Coach LaMonte who has been a long time supporter and was actually our emcee at our first event!
For nearly three decades, Coach LaMonte Odums has had the privilege of embarking on transformative journeys with extraordinary individuals from all walks of life, catalyzing enduring change and fostering profound personal growth. Regarded as a visionary voice among his peers, Coach LaMonte's compelling story and innate ability to resonate deeply with diverse audiences have solidified his position as a revered figure in the realms of coaching and motivational speaking.
His approach is dynamic and engaging, characterized by a steadfast commitment to walking alongside individuals, forming powerful alliances to propel them towards their destined goals. A true catalyst for change and a beacon of motivation, Coach LaMonte possesses a unique gift for awakening the dormant spirit of excellence within each individual he encounters. Through his nationally syndicated program "youday!", he consistently introduces innovative ideas and practical strategies for personal development, guiding viewers on a tailored journey of self-discovery and growth.
Coach LaMonte firmly believes in the power of laying a foundation that is accessible and achievable for all, knowing that this paves the way for a life built upon purpose and fulfillment. His expertise as a Certified Master Life Strategist and Coach, Empowerment Speaker, Spiritual Advisor, and Media Personality spans three decades of dedicated service to the field of personal development.
He is the CEO of The LaMonte James Company LLC and creator and host of the nationallly syndicated program "youday" which airs locally on WCNC. He is also the creator of the movement and personal development program entitled "LifeCrushers" helping people crush life before life crushes them!!!
A message from our Executive Director
Hello,
I'm Rick Gilbert, Executive Director and Founder, of Home Again Foundation. Home Again Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sustainable, affordable housing with supportive services for the homeless and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. At Home Again Foundation we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home, the dignity of a new beginning, and the hope for a brighter future! This year we have tasked ourselves to build the first truly affordable housing community for our nations heroes. It is truly unfortunate that those who have served our nation are also considered our most housing insecure individuals.
We are hosting a Hometown Heroes Ball November 10, 2024, at Big Chill in Charlotte NC. During this event we will also be honoring one special hometown hero from the community. The hometown hero will be selected from letters nominating military heroes that were sent in. If you would like to nominate a hometown hero please send a letter to rachel@homeagainclt.org explaining why your hero deserves this honor. Home Again Foundation is gathering its biggest supporters to celebrate the accomplishments within our first 6 years as an organization. One of our biggest accomplishments includes building the Small Beginnings Community, a community with 8 cottages that houses individuals and families that are currently under 50% AMI. We are very excited to announce that 50% of our Small Beginnings Community houses veterans.
Would you be able to assist us with this event? All donations are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. All proceeds go towards land acquisition, land development, construction of cottages, and our service program.
If you have further questions, please reach out to our Director of Marketing and Communications Rachel Cody at rachel@homeagainclt.org.
Thank you for your support and consideration,
Rick Gilbert
Executive Director
Home Again Foundation
7427 Matthews Mint Hill Rd
Charlotte NC 28227
704.241.2003
Tax ID: 83-0931278
Become a sponsor
Become a part of our community and help us create lasting change. Reach out to Director of Marketing and Communications Rachel Cody at rachel@homeagainclt.org
Heartfelt thank you to everyone who came last night
First, thank you to Big Chill for allowing us their venue. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree nights for presenting the colors, leading us in the pledge of allegiance & National Anthem, Town Commissioner Mark Tofano set up the POW/MIA table & helped educate the importance of the table & what it represents. We were able to recognize one special Hometown Hero last night, Mr. Charles Richardson a WW2 veteran, Our guest speaker Dennis Helms who is a Vietnam veteran that faced combat on Hamburger Hill, Willie Jones one of our residents who is a disable veteran that spoke last night.