Bravo Zulu House the nation’s first all-military sober home for veterans with PTSD. Located in Winnebago, Minnesota, this home a 13-bed community house designed to address the unique sober housing needs of veterans in Minnesota suffering from PTSD.Bravo Zulu House offers a holistic approach to recovery, featuring a hydroponic farm, canine companions for each resident, as well as therapy, counseling services, and opportunities for community engagement. This comprehensive approach fosters both individual healing and the development of a strong community for veterans.
The Edina Rotary Foundation contributed $2,500 toward the installation of a wheelchair lift in collaboration with a larger grant sponsored by the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Foundation.
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Eden Prairie Noon Rotary has taken the lead to purchase a wheelchair lift so that no Veteran is turned away because of a handicap that was very likely caused by their service. In addition to a $10,000 donation from EPNR, the funding includes donations from 5 other Rotary Clubs, 4 individuals and a Rotary Foundation District Grant.
The name “Bravo Zulu” is a naval signal meaning “well done” and is used to praise actions, operations, or performance. For the veterans coming to live at Bravo Zulu House, this name represents a heartfelt welcome home, a thank you for their service, and a celebration of the next steps in their recovery journey from addiction and PTSD.
This project is an extension of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s ongoing efforts to support Minnesota’s veteran communities. The Foundation joined this project when Build Partner APX Construction Group in Mankato had already begun construction on the property. Moved by the mission of Bravo Zulu House, the Foundation contributed $100,000 to help cover construction costs.
A grand opening celebration is planned for May 2025, with residents expected to begin moving in during the summer of 2025.