With access to government grants, RTGC has been able to invest more money in each of our critical home repair and accessibility modification projects — meaning we can have a deeper and longer lasting impact. Many of these grant programs are reimbursed-based, which requires significant upfront capital. Our solution to this issue is The Revolving Repair Fund.
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 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 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 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.
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 More"I feel so much better since I don't have to worry about falling.” According to the AARP, nearly 80% of older adults would prefer to stay in their current homes as long as possible. Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte’s Safe at Home programs allows older adults to stay in their homes and their communities by providing repairs that help them age in place with dignity.
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.
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