Resources for active and retired military

Two great resources for service members:

Homes for Our Troops is a new nonprofit group is raising money to build houses adapted to their needs. John Gonsalves, a construction supervisor from Wareham, Massachusetts was concerned about the welfare of troops returning home with disabilities from the war on terror. Only seven weeks after Homes for Our Troops began raising money, more than $100,000 in donations have rolled in, as well as $50,000 in labor and building materials. For more information you can email the organization at .

Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Dept. of Education and DOD program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools. Most service members may not realize this, but much of your military service can count towards eligibility for a teacher certification. There are 33 TTT offices nationwide that can assist military members with state certification requirements and provide significant financial assistance. Service members can take advantage of the TTT Web site, www.ProudToServeAgain.com, to correspond with representatives and receive alternative certification information. There is an in-depth article on About.com about the history and details of the program.