“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 MoreWe’re calling on local artists to submit their qualifications for a large community mural project at ClearWater Arts Center in Concord. Qualifications must be submitted by April 30. The chosen artist will receive $20,000 in compensation.
Read MorePilot Brewing has selected Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte its Charity of the Month for February. Join us Feb. 7 for a small batch beer release party, where we’ll share all about what we do to support neighbors in need in the Greater Charlotte area. A dollar from each featured drink will be donated to RTGC by Pilot Brewing.
Read MoreGet to know Community Engagement Coordinator Erin Fisher! She joined Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte in September 2023. In her role, she manages volunteers and connects the organization to all the communities we serve in Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union counties.
Read MoreSharing stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in communities across the country, [Re]Builders episodes will be published by the Rebuilding Together national office every third Thursday of each month. The debut episode features Janice Walker, executive director of Rebuilding Together Boston.
Read MoreAt the foundation of Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte’s Building a Healthy Neighborhood program is building trust in the communities we serve. That means listening to their needs. Residents routinely shared that Tom Hunter Park was in need of serious renovations. Indeed, the park had received an “F” rating from Mecklenburg County but was not part of their five-year plan. So that’s when we stepped in.
Read MoreOver time, Ray Goodman’s childhood home began to have too many maintenance problems to keep up with. Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte repaired his bathroom, provided him a new stove and refrigerator, put in a new HVAC system, and helped to replace his roof. When all construction was completed, RTGC contributed almost $39,000 in value to provide him with a safe and healthy home.
Read MoreMore than $33,000 was raised to support neighbors in need of critical home repairs and accessibility modifications at [Re]Building Spirits, a night of festive fun featuring an ugly sweater competition, gingerbread house making contest, and more. The event, hosted by Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, was sponsored by Lowe’s, Novant Health, and McGuireWoods.
Read MoreGiving Tuesday is the annual 24-hour day of giving when people worldwide give back to support the causes they care most about. This year, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte is asking the community for $25,000 to support the neighbors in need who live behind every front door, where there’s a story of home and family. A home should be a safe and healthy place to rely on, but that’s not the reality for many low-income homeowners in the Greater Charlotte area who can’t afford the rising costs of maintenance.
Read MoreMore than 30 supporters donated over $10,000 — more than 200% of the fundraising goal — to the restore RTGC’s fleet for full service to the community and protect the vehicles from future incidents that would interrupt service after they were broken into and stolen from in October.
Read MoreRebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte has released its 2022-23 Annual Report, which details the organization’s impact on low-income homeowners in Greater Charlotte communities, financial standing, and need for continued support from [Re]Builders helping neighbors in need to tackle homelessness, displacement, and gentrification.
Read MoreNext Stage, a consultancy that connects partners with nonprofits, private sector companies, government agencies, family institutions, philanthropy, and community leaders, recently published a report on the case for community voice. As part of the report about the importance for cultivating trust in this rapidly changing environment, Next Stage studies how Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte built trust in Hidden Valley, its current Building a Healthy Neighborhood site.
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