The 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards, held at the annual Summit conference, was a night of recognition, celebration, and inspiration as Rebuilding Together affiliates from across the country, including Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, gathered to honor outstanding achievements in community service, collaboration, leadership, equity and collective impact.
Read MoreIn 2014, 75% of homes in our area were priced under $300,000. A decade later, that percentage has plummeted to just 19%. UNC Charlotte’s 2024 State of Housing Report report highlights a crisis that threatens the stability of families and the generational wealth tied to homeownership. Critical home repairs, the very services RTGC provides, are key to addressing the affordable housing crisis here in the Greater Charlotte area.
Read MoreYou can support neighbors in need by voting for the Rebuilding Together National Office in the Cadence Bank Foundation’s Cadence Cares Holiday Giving Program. Through its network of affilliates, including RTGC, Rebuilding Together repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives. Voting ends Dec. 13.
Read MoreFrom now through Feb. 2, 2025, customers at Lowe’s Home Improvement can support safe and healthy homes. When you check out at Lowe’s stores across the country, you can round up your purchase to the nearest dollar, which will support the Rebuilding Together National Office’s mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.
Read MoreDo Good Charlotte, a podcast that hosts conversations with people spreading good around the area, highlights Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte’s work to provide critical home repairs for neighbors in need in its latest episode. Listen to the conversation between host Pamela Escobar, Board Member Maghan Cook, and Director of Development and Communications Will Rimer.
Read MoreMillions of people across the U.S. live in places falling into disrepair, even becoming uninhabitable, making a massive shortage of affordable housing worse. They are disproportionately lower-income and Black or Hispanic, and many are seniors on fixed incomes. NPR highlights the work of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County as it focuses on the need for critical home repair.
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 MoreAn update from Executive Director Beth Morrison on RTGC's role in recovering efforts in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While monitoring the situation, we are allowing first responders and emergency organizations to lead the immediate recovery and committed to doing what we can to support the rebuilding of homes and communities in the months ahead.
Read MoreAfter Hurricane Helene, homeowners will look for contractors to repair the damage and rebuild their homes. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice and avoid fraud from those looking to take advantage of homeowners in need.
Read MoreOver the years of providing critical repairs in Greater Charlotte, we've listened to feedback from homeowners. One thing is clear: our process can be improved. In response, we have paused applications to redesign how neighbors in need apply for our services.
Read MoreRebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce the addition of four new board members. They began serving on the board, which provides expertise, guidance, and governance to RTGC’s staff, in July. The newest additions to the board are: Jordan Braswell, McKayla Hernandez, Tessa Shakon, and Dr. Kathleen Subasic.
Read MoreFall is here, and with it comes pumpkin spice lattes, falling leaves, and colder temperatures. Before you get too cozy enjoying all the great things fall has to offer, consider these key steps to protect your home from the elements.
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