Non-profits Repair Home for Local Veteran
Volunteers updated the 1963-built Seventh Street house to improve safety for the long-term owner.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Home Renovation
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A veteran in Reno’s Seventh Street neighborhood received exterior home repairs and safety upgrades this week through a partnership between Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada and Lowe's. Volunteers completed the project to assist the homeowner, a retired disabled veteran who has lived in the 1963-built house for over a decade.
Why it matters
The project addresses safety and maintenance challenges faced by a local disabled veteran in an older home, highlighting efforts to keep longtime Reno residents in their houses. These renovations help ensure the aging property remains safe and habitable.
This effort is part of a larger initiative to complete 50 home repairs nationwide this year, compared to the single project recently finalized in the Seventh Street neighborhood. The total number of pending applications for similar home maintenance support remains unknown.
The players
Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada
A non-profit organization that coordinates home repair projects for residents in the Truckee Meadows.
Lowe's Home Improvement
A retail company providing volunteer labor and resources for home renovation projects.
The details
Volunteers from Lowe's performed the labor, which included installing a new porch, replacing an oven, updating lighting, and completing fire safety upgrades. Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada coordinated the work to address property maintenance difficulties caused by the homeowner's disabilities. The home, built in 1963, serves as the long-term residence for a veteran with 20 years of military service.
Timeline
The home was originally built in 1963.
Rebuilding Together and Lowe's plan 50 repairs throughout 2026.
The Truckee Meadows View
This project follows the established pattern of non-profit initiatives working to maintain Reno's aging housing stock. It addresses the ongoing trend of maintenance challenges faced by veterans residing in homes built during the mid-20th century.
Residents in the Seventh Street area may notice the completed exterior improvements, such as the new porch, which aim to extend the home's safety and lifespan. The project ensures the longtime veteran remains in a secure, functional home.
The takeaway
Maintaining the safety of older residential properties remains a critical challenge for veterans with limited mobility. Homeowners needing similar assistance should watch for future community aid programs led by local housing non-profits.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to improve housing quality in the Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kolotv.
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