Veteran’s Home Gets Critical Safety Upgrade | Roanoke News

A Franklin County veteran is getting a life-saving home upgrade thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair Program — turning a fire hazard into safety with new outlets, switches, smoke detectors, and a fresh meter base, all funded by a $20K grant. Howard Newbill, who once relied on extension cords for power, now feels seen and supported — a powerful reminder that community programs can be the lifeline veterans need. Officials hope his story inspires others to reach out before their homes become unsafe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7f5733ecd118f39