Running back Christian McCaffrey, Lowe’s and the Panthers shared plans to create a new lounge space at the Veterans Bridge Home (VBH) as part of his Home Team project with Lowe’s and the Panthers during the NFL’s Salute to Service celebration.

VBH is a Charlotte-based organization that connects veterans and their families from across the Carolinas to rebuild their purpose, connections, and support after-military service.

“Housing and shelter are our number one issue,” said Tommy Norman, VBH founder and chair of the board. “About 35 percent of everything that we do is related to that these days. That’s one of the reasons Lowe’s is so critically important to us. We don’t think that’s going to change any time either. We’re seeing about 2,000 families each year.”

Added VBH executive director Blake Bourne:

“The idea is to highlight the military, make a