[Re]Building Spirits TONIGHT!

There’s no place like home for the holidays! Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Lost Worlds Brewing (19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031) for [Re]Building Spirits. A night of festive fun, [Re]Building Spirits features hors d’oeuvres, gingerbread house making, ugly sweaters, and a raffle for special prizes, and it highlights the work that we do to ensure low-income families have safe and healthy homes year round. Celebrating new Building a Healthy Neighborhood initiatives in North Mecklenburg, we’re hosting the event in that area for the first time.

Giving Safe and Healthy Homes on Giving Tuesday

Home should be a safe and healthy place we can rely on. That’s not the reality for many of our neighbors in the Greater Charlotte area. Giving Tuesday kicks off a season of generosity, and we’re asking you to give the gift of a safe and healthy home to the neighbors in need behind every front door. Your investment changes the lives of low-income families during these challenging times through our no-cost repairs. Please consider making a donation and sharing about our work with your network.

Shop & Support RTGC with Kendra Scott

Also on Tuesday, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of every purchase made online that uses our code through its Kendra Gives Back program. The online code to use is: GIVEBACK-HZWPP. Get some holiday shopping done early while supporting neighbors in need!

Ways to Support Rebuilding Together This Holiday Season

As we approach the holiday season, there are a number of ways you can support both the Rebuilding Together National Office. The options to give in support of low-income families in need of critical repairs are highlighted below.

• Lowe’s Round Up for Charity - At Lowe’s stores across the country, you can give to Rebuilding Together by rounding up your purchase to the nearest dollar. The Lowe’s Round Up for Charity campaign supporting Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity, the two leading affordable housing nonprofits, ends Feb. 2.

• Cadence Bank Foundation’s Cadence Cares Holiday Giving Program - Through this program, the Cadance Bank Foundation will be giving $150,000 to nine nonprofits, including Rebuilding Together. How much each organization gets depends on the percent of votes it receives. Voting ends Dec. 13. You can vote more than once for Rebuilding Together. Click here to vote for Rebuilding Together.

December Home Maintenance Tip - Fire Extinguisher Training

Proper use of a fire extinguisher can be a life- and property-saving tool, particularly in winter months. Learn how to properly inspect and effectively use a fire extinguisher.

Housing in the News

• Critical home repairs are vital in addressing the affordable housing crisis, writes Executive Director Beth Morrison on our blog, while analyzing the latest State of Housing Report from UNC Charlotte.

• Charlotte’s rapid growth is putting additional strain on the area’s affordable housing stock, writes The Charlotte Post.

• Charlotte-Meckenburg Schools is launching an affordable housing initiative for educators, says WCNC.

Thank You to Our Supporters!

Special thanks to John Q., Maghan C., and Julie A.  — just some of the donors who made recent gifts to help us provide no-cost repairs for neighbors in need!

Would you like to support our work? Donate today!