The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), donated a new home to Army Specialist in Asheboro.Top StoriesShots fired at NC A&T, according to Vice Chancellor Todd Simmons’I was thinking this is it for me’: Winston-Salem woman recalls attack while joggingCrisis Control Ministry celebrates 50 years with Rhythm and Hope concertHFOT is a national nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted, custom homes for severely injured Veterans. The organization said the home was gifted to Army Specialist Joshua Craven in a ceremony on Saturday. “That’s really what this house is for us, having him have an independence that he hasn’t had in our home that we have now,” Holly Craven, Joshua Craven’s wife, said. HFOT said SPC Craven was severely injured while serving in Iraq. In 2010, SPC Craven was driving the lead vehicle in a convoy when an explosive detonated on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThe organization said SPC Craven lost his leg in the incident and sustained severe injuries to his right leg. He is now paralyzed below his knee.HFOT said because of this, SPC Craven uses a wheelchair, but his previous home was not accessible. SPC Craven said during the ceremony that this home will allow him to be able to relax. “This home is a complete barrier-free home, so I can come home, hop in my wheelchair after a long day, and can be a part of the family and not have to worry,” SPC Craven said. The organization said the new home features more than 40 major special adaptions. This includes widened doorways, a roll-in shower, pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. SPC Craven said he is thankful for all the support and help from donors for making this happen. “I just want to say thank you so much and we look forward to this and we are very grateful,” said SPC Craven. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |