REBUILDING TOGETHER


Associated tags: Volunteering, Rebuilding Together, Safety, Housing

Locations: TENNESSEE, CLAYTON, NEVADA, VALLEY VIEW, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND, LOUISIANA, PHILADELPHIA

MAKO Medical Partners with Rebuilding Together to Restore Home for U.S. Military Veteran

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

This collaboration will see MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together bring their resources, volunteers, and expertise together to make critical repairs and improvements to a veteran's home.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration will see MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together bring their resources, volunteers, and expertise together to make critical repairs and improvements to a veteran's home.
  • Chad Price, CEO of MAKO Medical, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, saying, "It is a privilege to partner with Rebuilding Together on this important project.
  • At MAKO Medical, we have immense respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by our military veterans.
  • For more information about the project, volunteering, or how to support MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together's efforts, please visit www.makomedical.com and https://www.rttriangle.org .

Rebuilding Together, Wells Fargo Expand Heirs' Property Initiative to Help Homeowners Protect Generational Wealth

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the leading national housing nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, is expanding its Heirs' Property Initiative to help families keep their land and protect generational wealth. With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, this effort provides free legal services to residents to address the complexities of "tangled titles," a critical issue affecting homeownership, especially within low-income communities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national housing nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, is expanding its Heirs' Property Initiative to help families keep their land and protect generational wealth.
  • Residents can visit Rebuilding Together Philadelphia , Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge , and Rebuilding Together Kent County for additional information.
  • "My experience with the Rebuilding Together team was wonderful," said Gale Smith, Philadelphia homeowner and participant in the Philadelphia initiative.
  • "At Wells Fargo, we believe everyone should have access to a quality, affordable home and opportunities for creating generational wealth through homeownership," said Stacy Spann, head of Housing Access and Affordability Philanthropy at Wells Fargo.

Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Repair Six Las Vegas Homes as Part of 29th Annual 'Kickoff to Rebuild' During Super Bowl LVIII Weekend

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Friday, February 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, Feb. 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event.

Key Points: 
  • On Friday, Feb. 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild , an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event.
  • "At Rebuilding Together, we work not only to repair homes, but revitalize communities and rebuild lives," said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together.
  • "Through Kickoff to Rebuild, we've repaired more than 176 homes, engaged more than 5,200 volunteers, and invested $6 million in communities in need."
  • Since 1994, Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada has helped provide more than 7,800 Las Vegas families with safer community spaces and healthier homes.

Clayton® Partners with Rebuilding Together® to Make Essential Repairs for Community Neighbors

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, partnered with Rebuilding Together, a national housing nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities through essential home repairs, to complete five projects in the Southwest this year. A total of 93 Clayton team members from three home building facilities in Sacramento, Calif., Albuquerque, N.M., and Buckeye, Ariz. volunteered for rebuild projects to repair homes and restore community spaces. Clayton contributed over 530 collective volunteer hours and approximately $85,000 in total funding through the partnership.

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  • Improvements included exterior and interior repairs such as installing new safety features, replacing damaged drywall, landscaping and rebuilding parts of the home.
  • Clayton and Rebuilding Together believe that communities can thrive when more people have access to safe, healthy and secure housing.
  • Through essential home repairs, Rebuilding Together helps vulnerable individuals and families stay in their homes.
  • "By leveraging the skills and expertise of Clayton builders, we were able to accomplish a significant number of important repairs for neighbors in need.

Rebuilding Together Announces Gift from Philanthropist and Author MacKenzie Scott

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities announced today a $9 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities announced today a $9 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
  • "The work of Rebuilding Together is unique in the affordable housing landscape.
  • "This gift will be transformational in the mission of Rebuilding Together and will have an impact on families in our communities for years to come."
  • "This gift could not come at a better time as we see an increase in need for our services," said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together.

Rebuilding Together Announces $1.4 Million Grant from Wells Fargo to Repair Homes in Distressed Neighborhoods

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing communities nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing communities nationwide.
  • By providing safe and accessible homes, we empower individuals, restore hope and foster a sense of belonging within their communities."
  • The nationwide effort kicked off in Charlotte, North Carolina when approximately 80 volunteers from Wells Fargo, Rebuilding Together and the community came out to repair four homes in the beloved Hidden Valley community.
  • Rebuilding Together is the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing our communities.

Rebuilding Together to Receive $6 Million Donation from Lowe's to Continue to Revitalize Neighborhoods Across U.S.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit providing essential home repairs and revitalizing communities, today announced a two-year, $6 million donation from Lowe's to address urgent housing challenges by providing safe homes for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, families with children and neighbors impacted by disaster.

Key Points: 
  • Since the inception of the partnership in 2007, Rebuilding Together and Lowe's have collaborated closely to deepen the impact in neighborhoods and communities nationwide.
  • Lowe's will invest $6 million in more than 50 communities in need across the country over the next two years.
  • Lowe's funding also includes an in-kind donation of $1.8 million in Lowe's gift cards and support for Rebuilding Together's Americorps program, increasing the capacity of 16 Rebuilding Together affiliates.
  • "Our partnership with Rebuilding Together is a natural extension of the work we do every day.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL TELEVISION NETWORK INTRODUCES NEW HOSTS OF ITS 'FAST: HOME RESCUE' SERIES FEATURING SPORTS COMMENTATOR AND FORMER NFL PLAYER TRE BOSTON

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel television network today announced Tre Boston and wife Cierra as the new hosts of its television series FAST: HOME RESCUE. Sports commentator and former NFL star, Jayestin Tre'Von (Tre) Boston, is best known for playing safety for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. Tre Boston's wife and mother of two, Cierra, is an educator. The Bostons make their debut as new hosts of FAST: HOME RESCUE on Sunday, June 18 at 10 p.m. ET.

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  • Sports commentator and former NFL star, Jayestin Tre'Von (Tre) Boston, is best known for playing safety for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals.
  • The Bostons make their debut as new hosts of FAST: HOME RESCUE on Sunday, June 18 at 10 p.m.
  • The couple owns and operates a nonprofit organization called Tre Boston Beyond Belief Foundation based in Fort Myers, FL.
  • The Weather Channel CTV app is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Samsung, and Xfinity Flex.

Rebuilding Together, Lockheed Martin Partner to Provide Essential Home Repairs, Accessibility Modifications for Veterans

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the leading national housing nonprofit providing essential home repairs and revitalizing communities, announced today a partnership with global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin, to provide essential home repairs and accessibility modifications for veterans in need.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Veterans at Home program, Rebuilding Together and Lockheed Martin are aiding veterans with no-cost home accessibility modifications and repairs to improve safety and accessibility, increase independence, facilitate aging-in-place and revitalize nonprofits and community centers that serve and support veterans.
  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 2.3 million veterans live in poverty, unable to afford essential home repairs or modifications.
  • With support from Lockheed Martin, Rebuilding Together will work in partnership with veterans and their families to address home repair needs.
  • "Lockheed Martin is invested and committed to the well-being of our nation's veterans," said Caroline Blakely, President and CEO of Rebuilding Together.

Rebuilding Together and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Launch National Partnership to Provide Home Repairs and Essential Items to Homeowners in Need

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Monday, June 13, 2022

RINGWOOD, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization with a vision to ensure safe and healthy homes and communities for everyone, and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., the foremost omnichannel retailer for home, baby and wellness products today announced a partnership to provide no-cost home repairs and essential household items for local neighbors in need in communities across the country. The partnership kicked off in Ringwood, NJ today with Associates representing local Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY and Harmon Face Values stores, as well as from corporate headquarters in Union, N.J., volunteering in support of several local homeowners.

Key Points: 
  • Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is partnering with Rebuilding Together as part of its ongoing initiative to provide a sense of home to the people and communities they serve.
  • Project volunteers will be locally based Associates from the company's Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY, Harmon Face Values and Decorist retail banners.
  • "We're incredibly grateful to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. for their partnership and look forward to making a difference together in New Jersey and nationwide."
  • Rebuilding Together is the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing our communities.