On December 16, 2014, Veterans United Home Loans announced a $1 million donation to Welcome Home, a Community for Veterans to begin construction on the 25 on-site apartments known as Patriot Place. The announcement of the private gift was made by Veterans United employees, and took place at the site of the future complex at 2112 Business Loop 70 East in Columbia. Statewide, local and military officials joined the announcement that included an update on the project and future public fundraising efforts.