Sharing 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 MoreAmerica is not prepared to meet the housing and care needs of its aging adult population. Housing America’s Older Adults 2023, a study recently released by the Join Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, concludes that homelessness and cost burdens are on the rising among adults 65 years and older. To meet their growing needs, critical home repairs and accessibility modifications, like those offered at no cost by Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte are urgently required.
Read MoreSupporters raised $17,214 — 68% of our $25,000 goal — to help us achieve our mission of safe and healthy homes for everyone. Twenty-two donors gave as part of the Behind Every Front Door Campaign, and the majority of gifts were between $25-$200. To offer repairs at no cost to low-income homeowners, we rely on the generosity of [Re]Builders’ motivated to help their neighbors in need.
Read MoreIn his journey from Army Reserves service to AmeriCorps leadership, Alex Sanchez shows an unceasing commitment to help neighbors in need. Sanchez and his AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region River 2 Team helped provide safe and healthy homes for five families in Greater Charlotte during a three-week project with Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte.
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