President & Founder
Debra Hogue Brantley
Retired Memphis Police Sergeant and BHW Estate’s Founder & Executive Director.
A MEMPHIS MISSION. A LASTING COMMITMENT.
They served.
Now it’s our turn
to stand with them.
Every veteran deserves a safe place to call home—and the support to move forward.
BHW Estate is a Memphis nonprofit expanding affordable housing for veterans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
✦ S.O.S. — Serving Our Soldiers
SERVICE IS A LIFELONG CALLINGDebra Hogue BrantleyFounder & Executive Director
Safe housing✦Dignity & respect✦Community connections✦A path forward
01 / WHO WE ARE
A life of service.
A mission that continues.
BHW Estate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Memphis, Tennessee, with a simple belief: veterans deserve safety, stability, and a place to belong.
After 25 years with the Memphis Police Department, retired Sergeant Debra Hogue Brantley continues her commitment to the community through veteran housing. Together with Paul Brantley and a dedicated board, she is working to turn that commitment into lasting homes and meaningful support.
Our approach begins with housing and connects veterans to resources that support independence. We are building from the work underway today toward a broader community for tomorrow.
View our founder’s story flyer ↗LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Our Board
of Directors.
A shared commitment to veteran housing, community service, and a stronger future for Memphis.
Vice President
Paul O. Brantley Sr.
Forty years of service with the City of Memphis Police Department and a commitment to community service.
Secretary
Iesha Hogue
Administration, Stax Academy.
Treasurer
Mashanta McClellan
Financial oversight and budgetary strategy.
Board Member
Alicia Denton
Experience in victim advocacy, counseling, and support for families affected by trauma.
Board Member
Cortney Walker
CEO, C2 Music Production.
Board Member
Paul Brantley Jr.
Area Leader, D&H Oil Company.
Board Member
Dr. Michael H. McGhee
Board-certified psychiatrist, ordained minister, and retired military officer.
Board Member
Tyrone Currie
Retired police lieutenant with a longstanding commitment to community service and fundraising.
Board Member
Daryle Hatley
Talent management, workforce development, construction education, and business strategy.
02 / OUR WORK
Real work today.
Room to grow tomorrow.
Our existing housing and our future development serve one purpose: helping veterans build a more stable life.
01
South Memphis
shared housing
Furnished shared living with individual bedrooms and common spaces offers a welcoming place to call home. BHW Estate works with community referral connections to help veterans access housing.
Ask about housing or referrals →Availability and placement are confirmed individually. Contact us before visiting.02
A community
built for veterans
Our vision for the Hawkins Mill property is a gated veteran housing community connected to supportive services, with planned administration and recreation space.
See what we’re creating →The community is proposed and has not been built. Development depends on funding and required approvals.
03 / THE COMMUNITY WE ENVISION
A front door.
A fresh start.
A place to belong.
We’re working toward a community where a home becomes the foundation for a purposeful life.
The Hawkins Mill vision brings together affordable housing, safety, community space, and connections to care. Our Lucy / South Memphis housing efforts are part of the broader goal of creating more housing choices for veterans.
- Prepare the foundationPlanning, site preparation, infrastructure, and development readiness.
- Create lasting homesAdvance housing construction as funding and approvals allow.
- Connect a community of careGrow the partner network and services that help veterans thrive.
04 / MORE THAN A ROOF
Housing opens the door.
Support helps life move forward.
Our wraparound vision connects housing with coordinated support. Some resources are accessed through referrals; expanded services depend on funding and partner capacity.
Housing support
Individualized planning and connections that help veterans pursue lasting housing stability.
Benefits & resources
Connections to VA benefits and community organizations that can help with essential needs.
Health & wellness
Referrals to qualified healthcare and mental health providers for appropriate care.
Practical assistance
Transportation and clothing assistance, with availability confirmed directly with our team.
Skills & opportunity
A vision for life skills and employment resource connections that support a path forward.
“Every veteran deserves a place to call home.”
Explore the wraparound vision ↗SERVICE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
A mission strengthened
by community.
From Fishing with a Cop & a Vet to Veterans Love Day celebrations and fundraising gatherings, BHW Estate creates opportunities to connect, honor service, and invite neighbors into the mission.
Your skills can make a difference.
We welcome conversations with housing developers, builders, service providers, businesses, churches, civic groups, and volunteers.
Explore our gallery →QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Get to know
the mission.
Is the gated community already open?
No. The Hawkins Mill gated community is a proposed development. BHW Estate’s existing shared housing work in South Memphis is separate from that future project.
How can a veteran or case manager ask about housing?
Call 901-288-0787 or email bhwestate@yahoo.com to discuss current availability and the referral process. An inquiry does not guarantee placement. Please do not email Social Security numbers, medical records, or other sensitive documents.
How can my organization partner with BHW Estate?
Tell us about your organization and whether you can help with development, financial support, professional services, referrals, or volunteer opportunities. We will discuss a role that fits the mission and current needs.
What can donations support?
Contributions help advance veteran housing, essential needs, community programs, and future development. Contact BHW Estate to discuss a designated gift or a larger project commitment.
05 / BE PART OF WHAT COMES NEXT
Help turn a commitment
into a place to call home.
Whether you give, share your expertise, or connect a veteran to our team, you can help move this mission forward.
Donate securely through BHW Estate’s Zeffy donation form.GALLERY / COMMUNITY & OUR VISION
A story worth passing on.
Select a photo or flyer to enlarge it. Celebrate October Fest and our fishing events, and explore our founder’s story, community vision, and wraparound support.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Sneaker’s Ball: Community Support in Action
A look back at BHW Estate’s Sneaker’s Ball, bringing supporters and city leaders together in support of our mission to serve veterans. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to help move the vision forward.
EVENT PHOTO ALBUM
Veteran Love Day October Fest 2026
Celebrating service and community. Thank you to our veterans, families, volunteers, and supporters. Select any photo to enlarge it.
COMMUNITY PHOTO ALBUM
Fishing with a Cop & a Vet
Celebrating time together, shared experiences, and community connections. Select a photo to enlarge it.
COMMUNITY PHOTO ALBUM
Senior Day Fishing
Celebrating time together, shared experiences, and community connections. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Our mission & vision
Presentation imagery illustrates our service vision. Planned facilities and expanded services are subject to funding, approvals, and partner availability.