Dunham House, an innovative assisted-living facility for veterans wounded in battle, is now accepting applications. Set to open in the fall of 2026, this facility marks a significant milestone in providing specialized care for those who have sacrificed so much.
A Home of Honor
Kate McCauley, President and CEO of Wounded Warriors Family Support, expressed pride in this pioneering initiative. “We are so proud to show what we are doing for our veterans. This is the first of its kind,” she said. Dunham House will serve as a home of honor for veterans who have lost multiple limbs or suffered traumatic brain injuries.
Inspired by a Hero
The facility is named in recognition of Corporal Jason Dunham, who heroically sacrificed himself by throwing his body over a grenade to save his fellow Marines. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery 21 years ago.
Preparing to Welcome Veterans
Following the groundbreaking in May, Dunham House is preparing to welcome 30 combat-wounded veterans into their new home next year. “We have veterans that are waiting for this to be built already, so we do anticipate a waiting list,” McCauley noted.
Fostering Community and Dignity
The goal of Dunham House is to create a community, not isolation. “We’re hoping that the veterans want to congregate together and not just be isolated in their rooms. Our veterans have been injured for over twenty plus years,” McCauley explained. The project emphasizes dignity and remembrance of the veterans’ sacrifices.
Apply Now
To apply for one of the thirty units available, interested veterans can at dunhamhouse.org/residency-info.
Why Omaha?
Organizers selected Omaha for this groundbreaking facility due to its proximity to robust healthcare resources, making it an ideal location for the nation’s first facility of its kind.
Dunham House will provide combat-wounded veterans with top-level care and a supportive community where they can live with dignity and independence. Dunham House includes housing and amenities to accommodate 30 veterans in Omaha, Nebraska. Dunham House is an initiative and project development with Omaha-based nonprofit Wounded Warriors Family Support. For more information about Dunham House, visit dunhamhouse.org.
Wounded Warriors Family Support is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. This organization is run by combat veterans for combat veterans. Rated a four-star nonprofit by Charity Navigator, Wounded Warriors Family Support aids veterans and their families in healing the wounds that medicine cannot.