A small, light-colored house with white shutters and a flag in front sits on a grassy lawn, framed by tall evergreen trees under a bright blue sky.

Check made out to Building Beyond the Walls
Address to send check: Operation Jerry; 12809 207th Ave. E; Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Operation JerryFor more than 40 years, Jerry&nbsp;called the same house home. Since 1984, those walls have sheltered a family through life&#39;s greatest joys and greatest challenges.A proud veteran, he dedicated part of his life to serving our country. Later, as a single father, he worked tirelessly to raise his children in that very home, creating a place filled with love, resilience, and hope.Today, life looks very different. He lives with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a progressive neurological condition that has taken away much of his mobility and independence. Jerry, is primarily wheelchair bound and his son&mdash;one of the children he lovingly raised in that home&mdash;is now his full-time caregiver, is also facing challenges. In a heartbreaking turn, his son has also begun showing signs of the same degenerative condition, making each day a little more challenging for them both.Despite everything they face, they continue to meet each day with courage and determination. But there is one challenge they cannot overcome alone.Their roof has reached the end of its life. Every storm brings worry. Every leak threatens the home that has protected this family for decades. Replacing the roof isn&#39;t just about shingles and lumber&mdash;it&#39;s about preserving the only home this veteran has known for more than 40 years and ensuring it remains safe, dry, and secure for both father and son.This is where you can make a lasting difference.Your gift will help provide a new roof for a veteran who has already given so much, a father who sacrificed to raise his family, and a son who now selflessly cares for the man who once cared for him. Together, we can ease one burden from their shoulders and remind them that they are not facing these challenges alone.Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to protecting this family&#39;s home and preserving the place where generations of love, sacrifice, and memories have been built.Please consider making a gift today. Your generosity will do more than replace a roof&mdash;it will restore peace of mind, provide safety, and show this deserving family that their community stands beside them.

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Operation JerryFor more than 40 years, Jerry called the same house home. Since 1984, those walls have sheltered a family through life's greatest joys and greatest challenges.A proud veteran, he dedicated part of his life to serving our country. Later, as a single father, he worked tirelessly to raise his children in that very home, creating a place filled with love, resilience, and hope.Today, life looks very different. He lives with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a progressive neurological condition that has taken away much of his mobility and independence. Jerry, is primarily wheelchair bound and his son—one of the children he lovingly raised in that home—is now his full-time caregiver, is also facing challenges. In a heartbreaking turn, his son has also begun showing signs of the same degenerative condition, making each day a little more challenging for them both.Despite everything they face, they continue to meet each day with courage and determination. But there is one challenge they cannot overcome alone.Their roof has reached the end of its life. Every storm brings worry. Every leak threatens the home that has protected this family for decades. Replacing the roof isn't just about shingles and lumber—it's about preserving the only home this veteran has known for more than 40 years and ensuring it remains safe, dry, and secure for both father and son.This is where you can make a lasting difference.Your gift will help provide a new roof for a veteran who has already given so much, a father who sacrificed to raise his family, and a son who now selflessly cares for the man who once cared for him. Together, we can ease one burden from their shoulders and remind them that they are not facing these challenges alone.Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to protecting this family's home and preserving the place where generations of love, sacrifice, and memories have been built.Please consider making a gift today. Your generosity will do more than replace a roof—it will restore peace of mind, provide safety, and show this deserving family that their community stands beside them.

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