On a day dedicated to service, volunteers are putting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words into action.

Along Hamilton Avenue in Paterson, volunteers with Rebuilding Together North Jersey are rolling up their sleeves and helping a homeowner in need.

The organization assists low-income homeowners in making repairs and modifications to safely live in their homes.

"This is typically what happens. It's really hard to make ends meet. It was just basic with just basic monthly expenses... there are some gaps that there are some gaps that need to be met, that need to be met and we appreciate it and we appreciate that the community comes together," said Julia Stoumbos, with the Henry And Marilyn Taub Foundation.

Helping someone who has lived in Paterson for nearly 10 years.

"All I do is pay the mortgage, pay the mortgage to have a roof over my head. There are a lot of things that I couldn't do...it means a whole lot to me," said homeowner Clytie Morris.

The multi-family house is just the start. The organization recently received a major grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, as well as support from the Taub Foundation to help over 25 homeowners.

The majority of the work on Morris' house is being done on the second floor. Volunteers discarded belongings in order to make room for renovations. The organization says it's all about helping homeowners feel safer within their home and, in Morris' case, creating newer spaces for future tenants.

"It's really important that we can help homeowners./ now she is going to be able to get to rent her second floor, like she said she's looking for a good tenant," said Councilwoman Ruby Cotton.

Those with the organization say anyone living in Bergen and Passaic counties who needs assistance should reach out.

"We need more people to apply. We need more people to trust us with the process of getting their homes fixed. It's definitely more for repair, critical home repairs emergency situations. We do about 30 to 40 homes a year," said Melanie Arroyo with Rebuilding Together North Jersey.

So, on a day that honors doctor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service, these volunteers say this is exactly where they want to be.