Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Freedom Station USA Announces Purchase of San Diego Housing Facility for Injured Warriors


 Sandy Lehmkuhler

 SAN DIEGO, CA – Freedom Station USA, a nonprofit organization, announced it has purchased a 12-unit housing facility and recovery support center for injured warriors.

 The local offices of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) donated commercial real estate services to assist Freedom Station with acquiring the property, which provides a much-needed transitional environment that warriors often lack as they return to life outside of the military.

Freedom Station originally leased and opened the 12-unit housing complex, also named Freedom Station, in May 2010. With the purchase, Freedom Station can continue its mission of helping injured warriors successfully make the transition from military to civilian life for a long time to come. 

Bryan J. Clark
 “As evidenced by Freedom Station ‘graduates’ and success stories, the existence of a supportive transitional environment for our military men and women can make all the difference as they begin a new journey outside the service,” said Sandy Lehmkuhler, founder and president of Freedom Station.

“With this purchase, we can continue to meet the needs of our military heroes and ensure their successful transition to self-sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. It is our hope to eventually and open additional facilities in the San Diego area.”

 Located near Naval Medical Center San Diego, one of the nation’s largest military hospitals, Freedom Station creates a transitional period for acclimating to civilian life while awaiting retirement/discharge from their respective branch of service.
Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA
 While living at Freedom Station, residents continue to receive medical treatment at the hospital while preparing for new challenges in the civilian world, ranging from job searches and college entry to monthly budgeting and home buying. 

 In keeping with HFF’s commitment to positively impact communities by contributing time, energy and skills to various community service projects throughout the year, HFF Associate Director Bryan Clark donated commercial mortgage financing and consulting services to the local nonprofit organization.

Warrier Foundation Volunteers
Working exclusively on behalf of the borrower, Freedom Station, HFF placed the loan with a commercial bank. Loan proceeds were used to finance the acquisition of the 12-unit property known as Freedom Station in San Diego.

“I have the greatest respect and appreciation for what these heroes have done for our country and the sacrifices they each have made,” said Clark.

“It has always been their dream to purchase their current facility to ensure the long-term viability of the foundation, and when we learned that they had less than forty-five days to acquire the property or it would be sold to another buyer, we were compelled to act.

“The transaction posed several unique challenges, but failure was not an option. HFF is truly honored to have been part of the process.”

 Contact:

Kristen M. Murphy
Associate Director
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 700 | Houston, TX 77046
tel 713.852.3500 | cel 617.543.4873 | fax 713.527.8725 |

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