The Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center, located on 1001 Roanoke Blvd. in Salem. (PHOTO: Courtesy MGN.)

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Volunteer groups from the area will honor veterans by assisting them with the maintenance of their homes.

For seven years, Renovation Alliance has organized volunteers in repairing 15 homes across the Roanoke Valley of veterans and surviving spouses.

On Saturday, Oct. 5 volunteer groups – Team Depot from the Home Depot and Raleigh Court United Methodist Church – will be working at two sites to repair roofs, make home modifications for accessibility, replace windows, repair porches, and other significant repairs and improvements.

“Many area veterans are in desperate need of repairs or adjustments to their homes,” said Renovation Alliance Executive Director Ellie Rigby. “These veterans come from past and present wars. It’s heartbreaking to see our war heroes struggling to maintain and live safely in their homes. They deserve to live in a safe, warm, and dry home” Rigby said.