Thursday was a big day for a local combat-wounded veteran, Brian Moore, and his wife, Raquel. The couple were handed the keys to their forever home, thanks to Purple Heart Homes.

A powerful collaboration effort is bringing communities together to provide safe, barrier-free housing solutions for qualified veterans.

Purple Heart Homes and the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council are rallying support to help orphaned siblings by expanding their aunt's home, following a tragic event involving a veteran.