03/25/2026
Meet Roxy Helfrick.
Roxy Helfrick’s Story
Roxy Helfrick is the kind of man who does not ask for much.
He grew up in Casper, Wyoming, where his father owned Dale’s Alignment downtown. Casper is home. It is where he was raised, where he learned the value of work, and where the roots of his life were planted. In 1982, following a strong family tradition of Navy service, Roxy joined the United States Navy. What was supposed to be a young man’s next step became a twenty-year career of service to his country.
Roxy served aboard submarines out of San Diego as a machinist mate, handling critical systems like air, refrigeration, hydraulics, and pressure systems. Over the course of his career, he completed multiple Western Pacific deployments, traveled throughout the Far East, and served during Desert Storm. He speaks about his time in the Navy with deep pride. In fact, he says that if he were healthy enough, he would reenlist tomorrow.
That says everything about the man.
Like many veterans, service changed Roxy. It matured him, shaped him, and gave him a different outlook on life. It also left lasting effects. Today, Roxy is a 100% disabled veteran. He lives with severe hearing loss, social anxiety, and depression. In large crowds, the world can become overwhelming. Noise stacks on noise. Simple things many people take for granted can become exhausting. But in one-on-one conversation, what comes through clearly is his humility, strength, gratitude, and steady character.
After retiring from the Navy, Roxy came back to Wyoming. He worked on a ranch near the Utah border, then later as a heavy equipment mechanic. After a serious wrist injury changed the course of his career, he went through vocational rehabilitation, returned to school, and became a respiratory therapist. He later worked in home health care, helping people in their homes, delivering oxygen, caring for patients one-on-one, and serving others in a deeply personal way.
That part of his story matters.
Roxy is not just a veteran in need. He is a man who has spent his life serving—first in uniform, then in work, then in quiet acts of care for others.
He is also a man who knows hardship.
He lost his father too young. Some of the most meaningful memories of his life were the elk hunting trips they took together—time that became less about hunting and more about being together. Looking back, Roxy speaks with tenderness and wisdom about his father, about growing older, and about finally understanding the sacrifices that were made for him. There is a depth to him that only comes from years of service, loss, work, pain, and reflection.
He has now lived in his home for more than 25 years. It is not just a house. It is his refuge. It is the place he has repaired, improved, and held onto. It is where he feels safe. It is where he can breathe. It is where he plans to stay for the rest of his life.
And now that home is at risk.
Roxy’s electrical panel is outdated, unsafe, and no longer up to code. The current panel is a known fire hazard. The breakers can overheat instead of trip. The power line configuration is also outdated and dangerous by today’s standards. The panel must be relocated, replaced, and rewired properly to protect the home and make it safe. The project is expected to cost about $5,000.
For many people, that may sound like a repair.
For Roxy, it is peace of mind.
Right now, this problem weighs on him heavily. Knowing there is a real fire risk in the place where he is supposed to feel secure has added stress and worry to daily life. Getting this repaired would mean more than a construction fix. It would mean safety. Relief. Stability. The ability to come home and not wonder if something dangerous is waiting behind the walls.
And here is what may matter most:
Roxy is not a man looking for a handout. He is a man who has learned, through life, that accepting help does not make a person weak. It makes them human.
He shared that one of the hardest things he ever had to do was admit when he needed help. He has now been sober for fifteen years. He understands what it means to face hard truths, ask for support, and then turn around and help someone else. He serves people at his church. He helps older members with maintenance and repairs. He lends his truck. He hauls what needs hauling. He shows up when people ask.
That is who he is.
So now, we are asking our community to show up for him.
We are seeking help in the form of:
financial donations
donated electrical materials
donated labor
contractor support
community partners willing to step in and help complete this project
Roxy served his country for twenty years. He came home, kept serving others, and built a simple, honest life in the town that raised him. Now he needs his community.
This is our chance to make sure a disabled veteran can remain safely in the home he loves.
This is not just about an electrical panel.
This is about honoring a life of service with an act of service in return.
We are looking for individuals, electricians, suppliers, businesses, and community partners who can help us complete this project for Roxy Helfrick. Whether you can give financially, donate materials, volunteer labor, or connect us with someone who can help, your support will make a lasting difference.
Together, we can make Roxy’s home safe, secure, and up to code.
If you would like to help, please reach out today.
You can go to our website at vbccorp.org and donate online.
You can send a check or money order to:
Veteran Building Charities Corporation
312 W 2nd Street Unit #1276
Casper, WY, United States, 82601
