Rebuilding Together of Richmond recently performed free home repairs for a resident in the Bellemeade community, and is set to do more next spring according to WTVR.

Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners.

With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners.

This type of work is great for homeowners in need, but also for the entire neighborhood because improvements to a neglected home can help protect property value of the surrounding homes.

"Applications will be available on site for an upcoming free repair event being held April 24, 2010. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2009. Typical repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling, roof, windows, handrails, porch repairs, improved lighting and removal of trip and fall hazards.

The program is available for homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; having a household income of less than $25,000; and own their own property in the Bellemeade or Oak Grove community."

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Or, visit Rebuilding Together to obtain the application.