Being able to stay in a family home is about more than having a safe and beloved place to live. It’s about preserving a legacy and staying connected to family stories. It’s also about getting the chance to build generational wealth that neighbors like Dolores can pass on to their grandchildren.
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 MoreDuring a two-day event, 80 Wells Fargo volunteers provided essential, no-cost home repairs. From roof repairs to electrical fixes, this work helped neighbors of the Hidden Valley community safely remain in their homes for years to come and preserve their key economic asset – their homes. Meet one of those homeowners, Linda Coble, who’s grateful to see an organization fulfill what they promise.
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 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.
Read MoreBoard and staff members of Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte completed critical home repair and accessibility modification projects at a home in Hidden Valley as part of its quarterly Board/Staff Build Day. Board members represented Ally Financial, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Resilia, and Vision 21 Construction & Development.
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