On Veterans day, A Wider Circle, a charity housed in Silver Spring—that says "no to nobody"—partnered with the United States Veterans Initiative, (U.S. Vets) to furnish homes for homeless and disabled veterans.

In Washington, D.C., alone there are over 1400 homeless veterans. Many of them become homeless because they run out of affordable housing options. To combat this, U.S Vets offers transitional and affordable housing.

This year, requesting assistance in furnishing these houses, U.S Vets approached A Wider Circle who readily agreed. Even though the project required manpower, organization, and work on a much higher level than what their daily routine calls for it didn't deter them.

A Wider Circle donated furniture and solicited contributions in all forms—from household items to financial donations—to furnish four apartments, all two-bedroom units, for eight of the veterans .

The organization received generous support from William C. Smith + Co., a development and property management firm in Washington, DC, and retailer Mattress Discounters, who donated brand-new beds. Also lending a helping hand was the American Legion Auxiliary (Department of Virginia)—one of the largest patriotic women's services dedicated to serving veterans, their families, and their communities.

It was a long and laborious day for A Wider Circle's volunteers, who met as early as 8:30 a.m to start hauling the furniture and amenities into trucks. En route to Historic Anacostia in the district, they stopped at IKEA to purchase furniture that wasn't provided through donations to furnish one home room at a time.

Even after an intense day of moving house(s), on wrapping up the fourth home, Gail Morrell (Director of Community Partnerships) and Pam Feinstein (Chair, Board of Directors) of A Wider Circle looked more happy than tired.

A chirpy Morrell acknowledged that it was a good day and joked about hauling the furniture: "At least the hallway was not narrow," she said.

Feinstein smiled as she drove back tired but content: "My father was a veteran."