Wesley Street tried to explain his gratitude after receiving nearly $15,000 worth of donations and renovations for his family home.

"I just feel so blessed from God that people are willing to volunteer their time, giving up other things, to help us," he said.

The Street family received the gift of a newly renovated home free of charge thanks to the help of local volunteers and businesses.

Street had reached out to Melanie Knox, owner of Alden Roofing, for repairs to the roof of his home. But after assessing the roof damage, Knox said she noticed other needed repairs throughout the home.

“They had a tarp on the roof, and when I went inside to check water damage from the roof leak, that’s when I noticed everything that needed to be done,” she said.

Knox said water damage caused the floor to cave in and the front door to not close properly. Water leaked from one of the toilets, and one bedroom had no electricity.

Then Knox noticed the family had no mattresses to sleep on.

“They didn’t ask for anything,” Knox said. “They were wanting to pay for it and the husband tried his best to keep up the house himself, but he works nights and his wife works days. I knew if they didn’t have help, it wasn’t going to happen.”

Knox told her friend John Brotherton of Brotherton’s Black Iron BBQ that she planned to renovate the home free of charge. That is when Brotherton decided to do even more for the family.

"I contacted my network to see if we can get some more help," Brotherton said. "I didn't want them to take that whole burden on their own. I knew I needed to step in and help out."

Volunteers and local businesses heeded the call. Bodies by Design Workout Room donated a dump truck and nearly half of the funds needed for repairs. Fresh Coat Painters donated materials to repaint the inside of the home. Strong Tower Electric installed new light fixtures.

Volunteers also replaced the front door, installed new cabinets, wood flooring, and even put in new toilets. They also donated a dining set, oven and beds.

Throughout the renovations, the Street family stayed at a hotel provided for free and received free meals from restaurants like Brotherton's and Fire & Ice Pizza.

After volunteers completed nearly $15,000 in repairs, they had the big reveal on Sunday.

“During the process all you’re thinking about is getting it done. But once I saw them see their home, it made all the hours and hard work worth it,” Knox said. “I just know every day they’re going to go bed happier and get up happier.”

Street said he and his wife, who are deaf, were overcome with emotion when they finally saw the renovations.

“I was trying to prepare myself for what I was going to be seeing and my wife Julia just started crying,” he said. "It was so cute. I say my wife is the boss of the house, so to see her crying like that, it was lovely. It really affected her big time."

Brotherton said it felt good to see the Street family's reaction to the renovations. "It made us all proud and we knew we did the right thing," he said.

Street said he and his family are thankful to the community for their help and plan to pay it forward.

“I hope John and Melanie and all of them continue to do this annually so the community can support each other,” he said. “I hope those funds will still be available for families or anyone who is in need.”

Brotherton said that could be the case as he and other volunteers are considering starting a nonprofit to help at least one family each year during the holiday season.

Watch a video showing the moment the Street family learned about the free renovations at tinyurl.com/y86dcymt.