As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we're reminded of a powerful truth: it takes all of us individuals and corporations alike to build stronger, more connected communities. At Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte (RTGC), we've witnessed firsthand how corporate volunteerism goes beyond team-building—it sparks change, transforms lives, and strengthens the very foundation of our neighborhoods.
Read MoreOn May 26, almost 80,000 racegoers packed into Charlotte Motor Speedway to watch the 66th Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s longest race. While the sold-out crowd was treated to an exciting race with 21 lead changes, they also saw a video of Coca-Cola Consolidated, NASCAR, and Charlotte Motor Speedway volunteers providing repairs for a local Army veteran. This repair project was just one of many ways those groups partnered with RTGC to honor Debra Stewart.
Read MoreAt Summit 2023, the annual networking and training event organized by Rebuilding Together for all affiliates nationwide, RTGC was recognized with the Excellence in Community Engagement Award for its Building a Healthy Neighborhood (BaHN) program in historic Hidden Valley. When the projects for low-income families are complete in Hidden Valley, RTGC will have conducted repairs on close to 70 homes in the neighborhood.
Read More“It’s not just about the physical improvements but the sense of community and care it represents,” said L. Denise Shields. “It makes a huge difference in the lives of the women we serve.” Shields serves as a program administrator at My Sister’s House. A transitional living program for women, My Sister’s House served as the site for RTGC’s She Builds project in 2024.
Read MoreRTGC has released the report of its impact in 2023-24, during which the organization completed 42 critical home repair and accessibility modification projects for families in Greater Charlotte earning an average household income of $31,970.
Read MoreRTGC is currently allowing first responders and recovery organizations to respond. We are actively monitoring and assessing the situation and working with partners to figure out next steps once short-term recovery needs are met.
Read MoreIn the weeks leading up to NASCAR’s longest race on the schedule, partners on the Coca-Cola 600 teamed up with Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte in service and support of a local veteran. Volunteers performed critical repairs to provide a safe and healthy home for a neighbor in need.
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MoreAdding handrails to the home entrance, installing easy-to-clean plank flooring, and remodeling a bathroom. These are just some of the tasks a team of Novant Health employees did to provide a safe and healthy home for a low-income homeowner in Charlotte by volunteering with Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte.
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