Giving back to WWII Veteran who served his country

In 1944, Otis Weaver enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the formation of the all African American 99^th Fighter Squadron was officially started. The unit included a service arm of ground crew and pilots, including the famous Tuskegee Airmen. Mr. Weaver was subsequently deployed to the island of Guam during the height of the war between 1944-1947 as part of the 20^th Air Force Division.

In the years following the war, Mr. Weaver eventually married Minnie Weaver and bought a house in East Dallas in 1977.  The Weavers’ house is located in Owenwood, one of Dallas Leadership Foundation's target neighborhoods.

Mr. Weaver is 88 years old. Physically he is not able to get around like he used to, and he can no longer make repairs on his home. 

Before renovation

Six months ago, the Weaver house was in desperate need of major renovation. Both bathrooms in the Weaver house needed gutting, and the kitchen required updates. So when Mr. Woody Austin, president of the Owenwood Neighborhood Association, inquired about the Weavers’ need for home repairs, the couple was elated.  Mr. Austin connected the Weavers to Robert “T-Ray” Manley, Neighborhood and Community Development director at Dallas Leadership Foundation. 

After renovation

                      Today, Dallas Leadership Foundation has renovated the Weaver's bathrooms, kitchen, floors, and ceiling. The couple could not be happier. 

It's so nice to give back to a U.S. veteran who gave so much to his country.