5/1/13 - A local non-profit organization that assists military veterans with rescue dogs is competing for a $250,000 grand prize in an online voting contest finale. Stiggyâs Dogs rescues and trains shelter dogs to be psychiatric service dogs for military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or traumatic brain injury, at no cost to the veteran. Last July, the non-profit won The Home Depot Foundationâs year-long Facebook voting program called Aprons in Action, and is now competing against nine other finalists for the $250,000 grand prize. With the $25,000 gift card and more than 50 power tools received last summer, Stiggyâs Dogs was able to turn a vision into reality and renovate the sanctuary portion of its Howell Township facility on Bowen Road to meet the needs of veterans who stay at the facilities while training with their dog. Renovations included a wheelchair ramp, first floor bedroom and accessible bathroom, a large garden for sustainability, trails for walking and a training space. Voting began today and runs through May 31st on The Home Depot Foundationâs Facebook page. A link can be found below. (JM)
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