Free Bathroom Remodels Help Veterans Stay Safer at Home

A free bathroom renovation in Casa Grande is intended to help Army veteran Craig Pellingra move around his home with less risk. Baths for the Brave arranged the work with Jacuzzi Bath Remodel, whose crew installed features tailored to his needs on November 11, Veterans Day.

Pellingra said the upgraded shower would help him avoid falls and feel more independent. He said he would probably not have been able to complete the project himself, and described being chosen for the remodel as an honor.

The program brings home-improvement companies together to provide free walk-in showers and other accessible bathing spaces for veterans facing mobility challenges. Its 2026 campaign is helping 44 veterans in 44 cities, with 24 companies contributing labor and resources.

Other veterans who have received help include Navy veteran Larry Owens, whose 2025 remodel made it safer for him to remain in his home. Air Force veteran Barbara Clayton said she was surprised and grateful to be selected.

Founded in 2016, Baths for the Brave has provided safer showers to more than 250 veterans across 39 states, with over 6,100 volunteer hours contributed. The current campaign is continuing through participating home-improvement businesses around the country.