Over a couple decades owning her grandmother’s old home, it fell into disrepair, as Delores tried to work with homeowners insurance or pay for costly repairs when she could. Repairs from RTGC meant she could safely welcome her granddaughter for baking too, like she used to do with her grandma. Years later, she still gives back to RTGC to help neighbors in need like her get critical home repairs free of charge.
Read MoreRebuilding Together, the national organization, started with the simple act of neighbors helping neighbors. In 1973, a small group of people in Midland, Texas, volunteered their time and skills to rehabilitate the homes of their neighbors. In 1988, the national office for Rebuilding Together opened. RTGC was formed in 2010 as a volunteer affiliate and completed a handful of homes every year until 2018, when it became a full-time organization. Last year, we completed projects at 35 homes in the Greater Charlotte area.
Read MoreA group of five Huber Engineered Woods employees came to the Hidden Valley neighborhood on March 21 to help Linda, a neighbor in need. Across four hours of volunteer time at Linda’s home, the group installed a new toilet, replaced a ceiling fan and light fixture, began building handrails for the front entryway, and more!
Read MoreThanks to the combined efforts of volunteers from Lowe’s, The Lowe’s Foundation, and Lowe’s vendor partners, we were able to complete many critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in the Hidden Valley neighborhood.
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