Owning a home was a long-time dream for Ms. Thomas. Her dream became reality, when she purchased her Chicago home 17 years ago. Since then, she and her family have created many fond memories in her home. While Ms.
[Re]Purpose
Welcome to [Re]purpose, Rebuilding Together’s blog. This is a place to share stories of the great work of our organization. The stories you will find here are uplifting, compelling but also heartbreaking, they are the stories of Rebuilding Together.
May 31, 2023
Rebuilding Together may have started out as neighbors helping neighbors and evolved into a home repair organization, but today it is a community revitalization organization with a focus on safe and healthy housing as one of the core tena
May 24, 2023
Ms. Harper was giddy with excitement when she heard about the possibility of receiving free home repairs. “It would mean the world to me,” she said. “My house is the most important thing I have.”
May 11, 2023
Rebuilding Together Boston recently celebrated our 32nd year of supporting Boston area neighb
April 25, 2023
The Rebuilding Together fellowship I completed through Howard University provided me with so many skills that are transferable to my future career. I led meetings, presented to my peers and worked with interdisciplinary teams.
April 11, 2023
My goal as a future occupational therapy practitioner is to improve the health and well-being of people using meaningful and engaging activities. Occupational therapy is a client-centered profession.
March 31, 2023
Fort Lauderdale neighbors Sharon and Girlie know a thing or two about raising children. After Sharon’s daughter passed away, she became the sole caregiver for her granddaughter.
March 30, 2023
Every April, [Re]Builders across the country celebrate National Rebuilding Month!
March 29, 2023
“I don’t care how ill you are, or what happens. If you have breath in you, you deserve a family,” said Penny.