CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — A Cañon City veterans group is finally seeing progress after months of uncertainty and financial strain.

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is getting a brand-new roof thanks to the generosity of a local roofing company.

“It means a lot to me… we’ve been in this building for 24 years,” said veteran Clint Allen.

The building’s roof had been heavily damaged, forcing the post into financial hardship. When News5 first reported on the issue five months ago, the future of the post was in question.

John DeLeon, owner of a local roofing company, saw the story on News5 and decided to step in to help them.

“I try to help everybody that I can. I’m not here to make millions of dollars,” said DeLeon.

Now, weeks later, the project is reaching the finish line.

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