Wilmington vet Colin Howard wins big with Help on the Homefront campaign

Wilmington resident and veteran Colin Howard has pocketed $5,000 through a program aimed at helping military families.

Howard won the money through the Help on the Homefront campaign, an effort aimed at providing support and assistance to military families facing challenges.

It focuses on addressing needs like housing, finances, childcare, and overall well-being on the “homefront.”

Presented by InHouse, a quality cannabis brand distributed throughout the state, veterans in Delaware had the opportunity to share the story of their service in hopes of being selected as a winner to receive financial assistance to help offset costs of housing challenges or vital home improvements.

“I’m truly honored to receive this generous $5,000 prize from Help on the Homefront,” Howard told Delaware LIVE News. “As a veteran, keeping my home safe and secure is a top priority, and this funding will go directly toward roof repairs. I can’t thank Help on the Homefront, and everyone involved enough for their incredible support. Their dedication to veterans like me makes a real difference in our lives.”

During the month-long campaign, veterans were invited to submit their story and how they would use the winning funds if they were selected as the winner, and Howard was selected as the winner for the Delaware market.

He was presented with his winner check outside of his home Monday.

“Help on the Homefront was created to recognize the many sacrifices that veterans have made on behalf of our country and offer meaningful financial relief to those facing housing-related difficulties,” said Olya Key, Brand Director for InHouse. “We hope this program can provide some support to veterans in our communities as a small way of giving back.”