Download the application here. Application must be printed and mailed to the address below once complete.
William C. Polacek, CEO & Chairman of the Board of JWF Industries, will donate a new home in the City of Johnstown for a deserving Veteran and their family. The idea is to assist a Veteran and their family with financial stability and quality of life. The home will create a space that reflects the dignity and honor of the Veteran’s deserve, while revitalizing a downtown neighborhood. A lot has been identified on Somerset Street in Johnstown for the new build. Hosanna Industries will construct the three-bedroom home. The newly constructed home will be built with the latest in sustainable and accessible design, ensuring the owner can enjoy comfort and security for years to come. The Polacek family is teaming with Chapter 67 of the Special Forces Association who will conduct the application process and assist in the selection of the Veteran Family. The deserving Veteran will be selected for their need as well as service to our country and community. Veterans living in Cambria and Somerset Counties will be eligible to apply. The Veteran must have lived in either county for five years, have an honorable discharge from the service and have no history of a convicted felon since leaving the service. The application process will be open from April 1st to May 11th, 2025.
For Veterans interested in applying please fill out the application attached. The Veteran will need to include a copy of their dd214 to verify time in service. Please fill out the application in total, and note that if you are a finalist, all information contained in this application will be verified. We will request you provide additional information to verify the information contained in this application such as the VA Compensation Determination Letter (if you have a Veterans Administration recognized disability), the Veteran’s Driver’s License, and proof of employment (if employed).
Completed applications will be mailed to:
Polacek Veteran Family Home, PO Box 51, Johnstown PA 15907.
A Veteran Family will be selected the last week of May 2025, and will have the ability to assist in the house design. Construction will begin in July 2025.