About Us - Building Dreams for Marines

Who We Are

Building Dreams For Marines has been established to assist Marines and other service members who have mobility challenges with life-enhancing modifications to their homes or vehicles. For our brave men and women who have lost some aspect of their mobility, Building Dreams for Marines steps in to provide no-cost planning, designing and building services. From access ramps and railings to stair lifts and more, our organization seeks to service those who have selflessly served America.

The Board of Directors is entirely volunteer and no one with Building Dreams for Marines is compensated for their commitment. Less than 2% of revenue goes to fund raising and advertising… 98% is dedicated to projects.

What We Do

We help Marines to live more comfortably and confidently in their homes by making home improvements to make it easier for them to move around their home. We consider any type of renovation that will help Marines move in and around their homes, including the installation of interior and exterior ramps, renovation of kitchens, bedrooms and baths, widening of doorways and hallways, and installation of other hardware such as grab bars, swing-away hinges, and fixtures such as sinks, cabinets, toilets, and roll-in showers.

Who We Serve

Any Marine veteran or other service member who served honorably and who has a physically-limiting condition may apply for a home renovation project. It is not a requirement that the physical disabilities resulted from combat or service-related injuries. We are currently accepting applications from NH-based veterans.

What People Say...

“The stories of the Marines that BDFM has helped along the way touched our hearts. We plan to continue hosting the motorcycle run for years to come so that more Marines and their families can receive the help and support that they so deserve.”

Bridget & Rick McCartney

Bay State Industrial Welding & Fabrication, Inc.

“Materials and labor were donated and a beautiful, functional bathroom was provided to ease the care for our soldier. Richard, his wife, his daughter and I, could never thank you enough for what Building Dreams for Marines was able to do to help an old Mud Marine need.”

Jeffrey Zduniak

with Ruth Byron and Cheryl Zduniak

“I was involved with the first project and felt very honored to be able to donate the time and effort for such a great cause. My son is a Marine so it felt even more special to be a part of this. If you ever need anything please call me. Thank you again for all you do!”

Jerry Griffin

Odyssey Tile & Stone

Jerry Griffin

Our Board

Don Tyler

Board Member / Project Committee Chair

Tim Stanton USMC

President

Gwen Krailo

Secretary

Tracy Sacca

Treasurer

Mark Detering USMC

Board Member / Outreach Chair

Jason Climer

Vice President / Golf Committee Chair

Clark Gaphardt USMC

Board Member / Applications Chair

Applications Committee:

Clark Gaphardt, USMC – Chair
Gwen Krailo, Secretary & Co-Founder
Doug Krailo, USMC
Jason Climer, USMC (Ret)

Events Committee:

Tim Staton, USMC – Chair
Jack Crowley
Chad Desaults, USAR
Kathy Gould
Jim Lesmerisies

Finance Committee:

Chuck Stephen, USMC – Chair

Golf Committee:

Jason Climer, USMC (Ret) – Chair
Chuck Stephen, USMC – Co-Chair
Tim Stanton, USMC
Gwen Krailo
Jim Lesmerisies

Outreach Committee:

Mark Detering, USMC

Projects Committee:

Brian Hooper – Chair
Richard Allard
Thomas Hooper

We need your help!

Building Dreams for Marines is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by volunteers.

Our organization has been established to assist Marines and other service members who have mobility challenges with life-enhancing modifications to their homes or vehicles, please consider helping us by making a donation to our organization.