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 MoreAt Summit 2023, the annual networking and training event organized by Rebuilding Together for all affiliates nationwide, RTGC was recognized with the Excellence in Community Engagement Award for its Building a Healthy Neighborhood (BaHN) program in historic Hidden Valley. When the projects for low-income families are complete in Hidden Valley, RTGC will have conducted repairs on close to 70 homes in the neighborhood.
Read MoreJoin us at 8 a.m. on April 9 for the inaugural Rise to [Re]Build Breakfast as we celebrate 15 years of impact and our commitment to ensuring safe and healthy housing for families across the Greater Charlotte area. Featuring a keynote by Leah Rothstein and panel discussion of neighborhood leaders, the event will explore actionable solutions for building more equitable, inclusive communities.
Read More“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 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 MoreAs housing affordability continues to be a pressing issue, a new crisis is adding to the financial strain on homeowners: skyrocketing insurance premiums. A recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University highlights how rising insurance costs are exacerbating the already high expenses of homeownership.
Read MoreThe leaves have changed, and the temperature has dropped. The Greater Charlotte area has even seen its first batch of snow! That means it’s winter. Even though we’re already in the throes of winter, it’s not too late to prepare your home for this season. Here at Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, we're dedicated to helping homeowners stay safe and comfortable year-round. That's why we've compiled our top three winter home tips to help you prepare for the colder months.
Read MoreThe 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.
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