Calm Water Bath, a women-owned, family-run bathroom remodeling company based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is honoring Army veteran Joe Casey this Veterans Day through its Baths for the Brave program. The initiative, which is nomination-based, aims to give back to veterans and service members in South Jersey by creating bathrooms that prioritize dignity, safety, and ease. For Joe Casey, the project represents more than a home upgrade; it is a recognition of his military service and his ongoing commitment to helping others.
Joe served in the Army, with duties that included weapons, security, and guard work. In the years that followed, he faced ongoing medical challenges, repeated hospital stays, and eventually the loss of his leg. Today he lives with a prosthetic leg and remains actively involved in his community. The accessible bathroom will support his comfort and independence at home, addressing the daily challenges that come with mobility limitations. For veterans with disabilities, home modifications like walk-in showers and safety upgrades can significantly reduce the risk of falls and injuries, making this announcement a meaningful step toward improving quality of life.
Faith is at the center of Joe's life. He met his wife, Cheryl, at Bethel Church, and his Christian faith inspires his work helping others. Through mission outreach in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, Joe helps provide food and clothing to people experiencing homelessness, gathering and distributing more than 500 bags of clothing and food. For Joe, the chance to meet people, share his faith, and help them feel supported is what makes this work so meaningful. His story underscores the importance of community support and the ripple effect of service, both in uniform and beyond.
Briana Hetherington, owner of Calm Water Bath, said, "Through Baths for the Brave, we are honored to recognize Joe's military service and the care he continues to show his neighbors today. We look forward to helping create a safer, more accessible bathroom that supports his comfort and independence at home." The program relies on community nominations to identify veterans and service members who have given so much, and it reflects a growing awareness among businesses of the need to support those who have served.
Calm Water Bath specializes in tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, bathtub replacements, and bathroom safety upgrades, with most projects completed in as little as a single day. The company serves Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties and is a licensed New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (#13VH14093900). Learn more at calmwaterbath.com.
The announcement matters because it highlights the intersection of corporate social responsibility and veteran care. As the population of aging veterans grows, accessible home modifications become increasingly critical. By honoring Joe Casey, Calm Water Bath not only improves one veteran's daily life but also sets an example for other businesses to invest in the well-being of those who have served.
