Baths for the Brave in Southwest Florida
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Every veteran deserves to feel comfortable in their home. Through Baths for the Brave, Viva Home is proud to give back to Southwest Florida veterans by providing accessible bathroom remodeling services at no charge. As part of this nationwide initiative, we help veterans regain confidence and independence with solutions that make bathing safer. It's one small way we can thank those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
What Is Baths for the Brave?
Baths for the Brave is a nationwide initiative that brings together home remodeling companies to provide free bathroom upgrades for veterans in need. Participating bathroom contractors donate the materials and labor needed to create safer, more accessible bathing spaces for recipients.
Viva Home is proud to bring this program to Southwest Florida veterans from North Tampa to Naples. As a locally owned kitchen and bathroom remodeling company with 40 years of combined industry experience, we believe in using our expertise to make a difference in the communities we serve. Every project receives the same attention to detail and quality workmanship we bring to our regular home remodeling services, including our lifetime warranty on products and labor.
Meet Robert Lee Martin, a Sarasota Marine Corps Veteran
For Sarasota resident Robert Lee Martin, serving his country has always been a family tradition. His father served in the Army, while his brothers joined the Air Force and Navy. Robert followed in their footsteps, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at just 17 years old on February 5, 1968.
Over his ten years of service, Robert rose to the rank of staff sergeant, with assignments inat Vietnam, Camp Lejeune, Okinawa, and Cherry Point. After leaving the military, he built a life in Sarasota with his wife of 46 years. They raised five children and welcomed seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Years later, Robert suffered a heart attack and underwent triple bypass surgery. Although he recovered, the experience left him with reduced strength and stamina. Everyday activities, including stepping into the bathtub and standing in the shower, became increasingly difficult.
Robert is now being considered for an accessible bathroom transformation through Baths for the Brave. His planned improvements include a low-entry shower, built-in seating, and strategically placed grab bars to make bathing safer and less physically demanding.
For Robert, these changes mean more than a new shower. They represent the opportunity to remain comfortable in his own home. Read Robert's full story.
Helping Veterans Bathe Safely and Independently
For veterans dealing with mobility challenges, injuries, or age-related limitations, something as simple as taking a shower can become a struggle. Stepping over a high bathtub wall can be difficult, and standing for extended periods can increase the risk of slipping or falling.
Baths for the Brave helps address these challenges with practical bathroom improvements tailored to each veteran. Depending on individual needs, upgrades may include:
Low-Entry Showers: Reduce the height someone needs to step over when entering or exiting the shower.
Built-In Shower Seating: Provide a comfortable place to sit while bathing, reducing the need to stand for long periods.
Grab Bars: Offer additional stability and support when entering, exiting, or moving around the shower.
These are the improvements planned for Robert's bathroom, but every veteran's situation is different. Each approved project is designed around the recipient's needs and the program's available resources.
Outside the program, Viva Home also offers professional shower remodeling services for homeowners throughout Southwest Florida.
How to Nominate a Veteran
Do you know a veteran in Southwest Florida who could benefit from a safer, more accessible bathroom? Baths for the Brave offers an opportunity to recognize their service and help improve their daily life.
Veterans are selected through a nomination and review process. While submitting a nomination doesn't guarantee acceptance, it gives deserving veterans an opportunity to be considered.
Current Nomination Information
Program Year: Contact Viva Home for current details.
Nomination Status: Contact Viva Home to find out if nominations are open.
Nomination Deadline: To be announced.
Service Area: Southwest Florida, from North Tampa to Naples.
Veteran Eligibility: Contact Viva Home for current requirements.
Who Can Nominate: Contact Viva Home to confirm nomination and self-nomination eligibility.
How to Apply: Contact Viva Home for nomination instructions and application details.
Recipient Selection: Notification dates will be announced when confirmed.
For the latest information about Baths for the Brave nominations in Southwest Florida, contact Viva Home directly at (941) 866-3730.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baths for the Brave
Yes! Veterans selected for Baths for the Brave receive donated bathroom improvements at no cost for the approved project. Viva Home covers the materials and installation within the approved scope of work. However, not every nominated veteran will be selected, and the program does not include unrelated home renovations.
The program is intended for veterans who need safer, more accessible bathing facilities. Applicants in Viva Home's service area must live in Southwest Florida, between North Tampa to Naples. Additional eligibility requirements may apply, so contact our team for current details.
If you or a family member could benefit from the program, contact Viva Home to learn about nomination requirements. Our team can confirm whether self-nominations are accepted and explain how to submit someone for consideration.
Nomination deadlines vary by program year. Contact Viva Home for the current application deadline and information about upcoming opportunities.
Approved improvements depend on each veteran's needs. Common accessibility upgrades include low-entry showers, shower seating, and grab bars. For example, Robert Lee Martin's planned project includes all three features to help make his bathing routine safer and more comfortable.
Installation dates depend on the national Baths for the Brave event schedule and local project arrangements. Viva Home can provide updated information about upcoming installations and Robert's project as details are confirmed.
Help Us Give Back to Southwest Florida Veterans
Our veterans have given so much in service to our country. Through Baths for the Brave, we have an opportunity to give something meaningful in return: a safer bathroom and greater independence at home.
If you know a veteran in Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, Naples, or a surrounding Southwest Florida community who could benefit from this program, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Viva Home today to learn about nomination opportunities and how you can help us recognize a deserving local veteran.