Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to "do good," by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Tunnel to Towers is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 02-0554654.

Stephen K. Valyou

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HOME COMPLETED - June 23, 2016

After 9/11, Stephen Valyou felt compelled to leave his duty as a firefighter and enlist in the Army. He served two tours of duty, each time gaining new skills and passion for the work.

In March 2007, while deployed in Iraq, SSG Valyou was conducting Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations. While responding to a report of an IED he was shot by a sniper. As a result, Stephen suffered a laceration to his liver, lung damage and is paralyzed from the waist down.

Stephen is the proud father of two children. He enjoys hunting and fishing with his son.

Stephen was welcomed to his new smart home in Millerton in the summer of 2016.