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Renovation Alliance seeks donations and volunteers as funding tightens; plans May 3 community event
Summary
Renovation Alliance told Roanoke City Council it served about 58 households in the city last year, invested roughly $8,000 per project on average, and has repaired more than 1,800 homes in the Roanoke Valley since 1999. Leaders warned funding pressure could reduce service capacity and invited council and the public to a May 3 "Renovation
Bridal (Kendall) Claytor, executive director of Renovation Alliance, and board member Kathy Stockburger briefed Roanoke City Council on April 21 about the nonprofit’s home‑repair work, recent program impact and an upcoming community fundraising and volunteer event on May 3.
Claytor said Renovation Alliance focuses on critical repairs for low‑income homeowners, with projects that include roof and heating repairs, plumbing and accessibility work such as ramps. For Roanoke City specifically, Claytor said the organization served 58 households in the prior year and impacted approximately 90–95 individuals; the average household income for clients was stated to be about $21,000 and the organization’s average investment per project was roughly $8,000.
Why it matters: Council members and presenters framed Renovation Alliance’s work as preserving aging housing stock, preventing displacement and helping low‑income homeowners remain in safe, habitable homes — outcomes that council members said also help residents preserve home equity.
Key points and event details
- Since its founding in 1999, Renovation Alliance reported it has completed repairs on more than 1,800 homes across the Roanoke Valley.
- The nonprofit said it receives more than 300 applications annually but, with current resources, can serve about 90–100 homeowners a year; decreased federal funding and reduced donor capacity could lower that number.
- The organization asked the public to attend and support “Renovation Celebration” on Saturday, May 3. The volunteer service portion begins at 9 a.m. at Renovation Alliance’s office at 530 Eighth Street SW, followed by lunch and a community celebration with music and family activities; Mayor Cobb is scheduled to speak at the lunch.
Council members praised the organization’s work. They asked about outreach to residents without internet access and about the intake and home‑review process; Claytor said referrals commonly come from word‑of‑mouth, faith leaders, Department of Social Services and 2‑1‑1, and that program managers and construction teams perform eligibility reviews and on‑site assessments before scheduling projects.
Ending: Renovation Alliance requested community attendance, volunteers and donations to sustain service levels in the face of rising construction and operational costs.
