MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local non-profit, ETM Brighter Days Foundation, is partnering with Lowe's to renovate a home for a veteran.

The organization focuses on providing affordable housing for veterans, the formerly incarcerated, and individuals with behavioral health issues. They have purchased a home on Acorn Street to renovate and donate to a veteran in need.

"When I came here the first day, before this was all done, it was a wreck. This is much improved. The walls are much better. After we get the flooring in today and tomorrow, it's going to be a whole brand new house," said Lowe's Machesney Park Assistant Store Manager.

Lowe's is contributing to the renovation through its Hometown Hero program. The company has donated flooring, a water heater, paint, and labor to make the

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