FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2026) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that the AG’s Office of Consumer Protection has secured a court order to end unlawful operations for a group claiming to be veterans and soliciting donations.
A Franklin County Circuit Court Judge ordered “Your Hometown Heroes, Inc.,” operating in Marion County, to end all solicitation efforts and other operations. In addition to entering a $421,000 monetary judgment—reflecting $1,000-per-day contempt fines for 421 days of noncompliance—the Court permanently blocked “Your Hometown Heroes, Inc.” from being a part of any charitable activity or fundraising in the Commonwealth, vacated the organization’s corporate charter, and revoked or suspended its licenses, permits, and certificates to do business in Kentucky. Any fines recovered from the fraudulent organization would be returned to the General Assembly, after the AG’s Office recovers its costs.
The Office of Consumer Protection opened an investigation into “Your Hometown Heroes” after individuals associated with the organization were arrested in Marion County for allegedly lying to consumers to secure donations. According to arrest documents, they told potential donors that they were veterans, despite never having served in the military. One of the individuals will face criminal charges at a May trial in Marion County Circuit Court.
“Stealing in the name of those who have sacrificed for our country is not just fraud—it is a betrayal of honor itself,” said Attorney General Coleman. “These bad actors preyed on the generosity and patriotism of Kentuckians, and we are proud to shut them down.”
“Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and they deserve both protection and respect. We fully support thorough investigations and due process, and we appreciate the Attorney General’s commitment to holding accountable anyone who exploits veterans. Fraud against those who served will not be tolerated in Kentucky,” said Nicole Horseman, State Commander, Department of Kentucky VFW.
The Attorney General’s Executive Director of the Office of Consumer Protection Philip Heleringer and Assistant Attorney General Andrew Eveslage represented the Commonwealth in this matter.
Read the judge’s order here.
Last year, action by Attorney General Coleman closed a Hardin County organization taking advantage of Kentucky’s veterans. C & P Garage misrepresented its accreditation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans access services from the federal government, and the organization’s leaders misused funds including money spent gambling and at restaurants. More here.
Kentuckians who have concerns or suspect a charity is soliciting for donations illegally should contact the Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection here.
(Kevin Grout – Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman)