Ricardo Butler, a veteran who lives in Pittsburgh, has struggled with his home's upkeep since he became disabled seven years ago.
According to CBS Pittsburgh, the former Marine experienced a stroke while riding his motorcycle in 2007. The accident caused him to lose an arm, making it difficult for him to work. Prior to the incident, Butler worked in the region's steel industry as a welder, carpenter and equipment operator during his life after service, noted a press release.
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, a local volunteer organization, decided to reach out to Butler as part of their 2014 Season of Service. According to the release, he is the 25th veteran the group has been able to help, and they look forward to assisting many more.
The group provides free home repairs and upgrades to those in need. For Butler, they installed grab bars and hand rails for increased accessibility. They even installed an American flag in the veteran's front yard, reported CBS.
"Veterans projects really are my favorite. Making sure that those who have served our country are being taken care of by not only nonprofit organizations that serve veterans but their communities themselves," volunteer Hilary Bundy told CBS.