7 Days for the Troops Becomes Official Chapter of Purple Heart Homes at Inaugural ‘A Southern Salute to the Troops’ Event
Purple Heart Homes (PHH) announced the addition of 7 Days for the Troops as an official chapter of PHH during the inaugural ‘A Southern Salute to the Troops' event, held Thursday, March 20, in Tupelo, Mississippi. This partnership reflects a commitment to providing Veterans with safe, accessible and dignified housing.
The event began with a VIP cocktail hour featuring a performance by local Tupelo artist Leah Rose. This was followed by a Missing Man Ceremony, guest readings and musical performances by Joshua Ray Hudson. The evening led up to a keynote address from special guest, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The event honored the impactful work of both organizations and marked a significant milestone in their shared mission to serve more Veterans in need.
The event marked the culmination of a long-standing partnership between Purple Heart Homes and 7 Days for the Troops, led by Founder and Executive Director Scott Burns—a U.S. Marine Veteran and passionate advocate for those who have served.
“I believe last night showed what can happen when like-minded people get together for the same mission of helping Veterans,” said Burns. “As we move forward, I’m excited about what the future holds—not only for our two organizations—but most importantly, for the Veterans whose lives will be changed through our efforts.”
About Purple Heart Homes
Co-founded by two combat-wounded Veterans, Purple Heart Homes has been bringing communities together to provide safe, barrier-free housing solutions for qualified Veterans since its founding in 2008. A nonprofit organization based in Statesville, N.C., PHH supports service-connected disabled and senior Veterans from all eras across all 50 states and Puerto Rico through a growing network of local chapters. Programs include critical home repairs and renovations to help Veterans live independently in their homes, home ownership programs and transitional housing through partnerships with other nonprofit organizations. Learn more at phhusa.org
