Hero Benefits
Access exclusive grants and down payment assistance tailored for Wisconsin frontline workers.
LEARN MORE →608-492-0515info@rewardourheroes.comServing All of Wisconsin
HOW CAN WE HELP TODAY?
Need Assistance?
Struggling with housing or financial barriers? Our team is here to support those who serve us.
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Help us expand our reach. Every donation goes directly to serving Wisconsin heroes in need.
DONATE NOW →BUILT FOR THE HEROES OF WISCONSIN
We provide support for the six pillars of our community's safety and growth. If you serve, you are eligible.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
MILITARY & VETERANS
Active duty and Veterans of all branches.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Officers, deputies, and support staff.
FIREFIGHTERS
Full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.
EMS & PARAMEDICS
Paramedics and Emergency Responders.
HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Nurses, doctors, and medical professionals.
TEACHERS & EDUCATORS
Public and private school K-12 educators.
OUR MISSION
GRATITUDE IN ACTION
At Reward Our Heroes, we believe the people who take care of everyone else deserve to get taken care of too. That means real support during homeownership, emergency assistance when it's needed most, and a foundation built to serve Wisconsin's heroes for the long haul.
From VA loan expertise to teacher homebuyer grants to emergency housing support for veterans in crisis — every part of this program exists to return value to the people who give the most to Wisconsin communities.
No gimmicks. No red tape. Just gratitude in action.
A FOUNDATION BUILT FOR WISCONSIN HEROES
Founded with a deep respect for our community pillars, Reward Our Heroes is a Wisconsin-grown 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to removing the obstacles between heroes and their dreams of stability.
TRUSTED LOCAL TEAM
Neighbors serving neighbors with deep local expertise.
HOMEOWNERSHIP EXPERTS
Specialized knowledge in hero-focused housing programs.
PROUDLY SERVING ALL OF
WISCONSIN
From Milwaukee to Superior, our impact is statewide. We are committed to reaching every hero in every corner of the Badger State.
- Milwaukee42 Heroes Served
- Madison38 Heroes Served
- Green Bay29 Heroes Served
- Kenosha15 Heroes Served
- DeForest Wi10 Heroes Served
ACTIVE IMPACT AREAS
INTERACTIVE WISCONSIN SERVICE MAP
TRUSTED BY 100S OF FAMILIES
PROFILE IMAGE
FOUNDED BYJohn Reuter
EXECUTIVE PROFILEREAD FULL STORY
JOHN REUTER
John is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, former Sun Prairie volunteer firefighter, and the leading Realtor for military clients in Wisconsin. He founded Reward Our Heroes after seeing how often hero clients were underserved by the traditional real estate industry. Today the foundation he built serves hundreds of Wisconsin heroes each year through homeownership benefits, grants, scholarships, and direct support.
MILITARY SERVICEUS Air Force Veteran
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCELeading Realtor
COMMUNITY SERVICEVolunteer Firefighter
PHILANTHROPIC LEGACYFounded Reward Our Heroes
HERO RESOURCES
Expert insights and guides for the Badger State.
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FINANCIAL BENEFITS
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C&P EXAMS
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COMMUNITY
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YOU’VE EARNED HERO BENEFITS.LET’S GET STARTED.
Take the first step toward your new home or financial security today. Our experts are standing by to verify your eligibility.