Our Story

Welcome to Boots to Bungalows Foundation LLC. Learn about our mission, our values, and the dedicated individuals who are committed to providing safe and supportive housing for veterans.

Our Mission

Boots to Bungalows is a veteran-focused housing initiative that transforms residential properties into stable, comfortable homes for veterans who are ready to rebuild their independence. We believe that every veteran deserves a safe place to call home — a space that restores dignity, fosters community, and provides a pathway toward homeownership. Through Blackledge Mapp Holdings LLC, we acquire and manage shared homes that give veterans privacy, affordability, and connection.

Core Values

Our core values drive everything we do at Boots to Bungalows Foundation LLC. These principles guide our work and ensure we're making a real difference in the lives of veterans:

Dignity: Every veteran deserves a place to live that honors their service and humanity. We create homes that restore pride, peace, and self-worth.

Integrity: We operate with transparency, responsibility, and ethical care in every home we manage and every partnership we build.

Community: We build more than housing — we create belonging. Veterans find shared strength, fellowship, and support under one roof.

Empowerment: We give veterans the tools for independence — from financial literacy to employment readiness — helping them move from surviving to thriving.

Service: We honor the spirit of service by giving back to those who’ve already given so much.

Our Big Dreams

At Boots to Bungalows Foundation, our dream is to see veterans within the Chicagoland and surrounding areas have access to stable, dignified housing and a supportive path toward independence. We envision a future where shared homes for veterans exist in every community — where service members find not just shelter, but opportunity, mentorship, and belonging.

Inspired by Chicago’s historic bungalow homes, our housing model reflects strength, craftsmanship, and lasting stability — the same qualities that define the veterans we serve. 

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