JERSEY CITY -- A nonprofit organization is gearing up to renovate a local VFW Post and homes in low income communities on its annual day of service.

Nearly 500 volunteers from labor unions, local businesses, and the community will team up with Rebuilding Together Jersey City to help veterans, elderly, and disabled residents improve their homes.

During this year's event on April 22, volunteers will visit 10 homes to make health and safety improvements that include fixing leaky pipes, securing loose railings, and applying fresh coats of paint.

In addition to renovating homes at no cost, Rebuilding Together Jersey City will also be making repairs at the Jersey City VFW Post 2294 on Oak Street. The group has chosen to help the VFW because of service its members offer to the community.

Rebuilding Together Jersey City will begin work at the VFW on March 25 with help from the Saint Peter's University Campus Ministry program.

"The men at this post are still serving the community in many ways such as offering its space to churches and local families for functions so that they can have safe space for their various celebrations," said Cassandra Iverson, a spokeswoman for the group.

-- Caitlin Mota may be reached at cmota@jjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter @caitlin_mota.