SYRACUSE, N.Y. - About 400 teens are coming to Central New York this summer to help repair homes for needy homeowners, a Syracuse-area church has announced.

Adults and teens from around the country will spend one week performing free hands-on home repair projects for elderly, low-income and/or disabled families, organizers said. They will be here June 24 to 30.

"We are partnering with local schools, churches, businesses and government offices to bring help to those in need in the city of Syracuse and surrounding areas," said the Rev. Robert Langston, the pastor of Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church.

The West Genesee Central School District will house the volunteers at the district's high school.

"We are very proud to be hosting such a great community outreach group," said West Genesee Superintendent Christopher Brown.

The program is organized by the church and Group Mission Trips in Loveland, Colo.

Organizers are currently seeking applications for homes to repair. The work at each home will be done by about five teens and at least one adult leader.

Eligible repair projects may include:

Porch repair/construction

Step repair

Exterior painting

Interior painting

Weatherization

Wheelchair ramp repair/construction

Mobile home skirting

Roofing (no tear offs)

Both labor and materials are free to qualifying households. Applicants must own their home.

Organizers are asking interested homeowners to complete the confidential application at www.ohpc.us or the church's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OHPC315.

All applicants will be informed whether or not they have been selected in or around March 2018.

Local organizers are also trying to raise $40,000 for construction supplies.

Donations can be made payable to "OHPC" and checks should have "Workcamp 2018" in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church, 4797 Makyes Road, Syracuse, NY 13215.

For more information on the workcamp or to learn how to get involved, call 315-492-2692 or email Pastorbob@twcny.rr.com.