Baths for the Brave continues its mission of transforming lives for veterans across the country
Navy veteran Larry Owens received a bathroom remodel through the program. (Baths for the Brave)
On Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, Baths for the Brave partners with home improvement companies to give back to those who have served by providing free bath and shower remodels, improving the lives of veterans in need.
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What we know:
The program brings home improvement professionals together to provide free bathroom transformations — a walk-in shower or accessible bathing space — for veterans facing mobility challenges. Participating companies donate their expertise and resources to honor and help veterans in their communities, including Navy veteran Larry Owens and Air Force veteran Barbara Clayton.
For Navy veteran Larry Owens, the remodel allowed him to stay in his home. (Baths for the Brave)
Owens, who served from 1965 to 1969, described repeated falls and difficulty safely using his bathroom while living alone. For Larry, his 2025 remodel means something deeply personal: a safe shower and the ability to stay in his home with confidence and dignity.
Air Force veteran Barbara Clayton is very thankful for the program. (Baths for the Brave)
What they're saying:
Clayton is very thankful for the program. "Being selected means a lot, knowing that someone cared enough to choose me out of other deserving veterans. I never expected this, as it was a total surprise. Words can’t truly express the honor that I feel to be representing Jacuzzi Bath Remodels, Baths For The Brave, and its affiliates. This only proves that there is still some good in the world (amid all the chaos)."
Baths for the Brave 2026 campaign helping 44 veterans
This year’s initiative is helping veterans in 44 cities across the country, supported by 24 participating companies who are donating their expertise and resources to honor and help veterans in their communities.
This year’s participating companies:
- Bath Experts (Bath & Cabinet Experts) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dayton, Ohio
- BathHound in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Bathrooms of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina
- BathWorks of Michigan in Big Rapids, Sand Lake, Blanchard, and Saginaw, Michigan
- Calm Water Bath in South Jersey, New Jersey
- Clear Choice Home Improvements in Hudson, New Hampshire
- Exterior Pros and Baths in West Allis, Wisconsin
- Five Star Bath Solutions Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Jacuzzi Bath Remodel in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, Atlanta, Georgia, Raleigh, North Carolina, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Miami, Florida, and Detroit, Michigan
- Jacuzzi Bath Remodel by Capital in Reading, Massachusetts
- Love Your Bath in Valrico, Florida
- Ocala Baths in Ocala, Florida
- One & Done Bath Solutions in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Jacksonville, Florida
- Patriot Showers in Wellford, South Carolina
- Payless Kitchen, Bath & Flooring in Southern California
- Quality Craftsmen in Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida
- Re-Bath of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio
- Re-Bath of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Shugarman’s Bath in San Diego, California
- SIR Home Improvements in Coloma, Michigan
- Square Oaks Home Improvement in Appleton, Wisconsin
- Top Home Improvements in Jackson, Michigan
- Trident Bath and Shower LLC in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
- Viva Home in Sarasota, Florida
- Zintex Remodeling Group in San Antonio, Abilene, and Midland, Texas, Monroe, Louisiana, and Northwest Arkansas
Baths for the Brave was founded in 2016 by Brian Gottlieb and since then, more than 250 veterans have received free, safer showers, with the program reaching 39 states and contributing more than 6,100 volunteer hours.
The Source: This article includes information from Baths for the Braves. This story was reported from Orlando.