FAQs

What is Rebuilding Together?

Rebuilding Together is the largest nonprofit, volunteer home rehabilitation organization in America. Nationally there are 205 affiliates across the country. Our goal is to revitalize the affordable housing stock in the Sacramento area. Our cost-effective method of rehabilitating the housing stock results in a four-to-one return on each dollar donated.

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What is the mission?

Our mission is to preserve and revitalize homes and communities to ensure that homeowners who are low-income, elderly, disabled or families with children live independently in comfort and safety. Our mission is accomplished through home improvements.

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What is the impact of the Sacramento affiliate since 1991?

Over 1980 homes improved
72 community facilities improved
269,760 volunteer hours
$11,235,000 in improvements

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Why is Rebuilding Together needed?

Rebuilding Together is responding to a crisis in our country - an aging affordable housing stock and the growing number of people who, because of age, disability, or lack of resources, live in dilapidated or inaccessible housing. The correlation between household income and housing needs is undeniable, especially for lower income homeowners.

* 76,000 homes in the city and county are substandard

* Falls are the leading cause of death among people 65 and over

* Home repairs and modifications decrease the incidence of home injury by 50%.

For additional info see "The Need" section in our website.

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What services does the Sacramento affiliate provide?

Minor repairs and safety modifications such as grab bars, shower seats, raised toilets, smoke and fire detectors and transition ramps. These services are provided year round.

Home Repairs conducted by volunteer groups during Rebuilding Day events. The largest events occur in April and October. Smaller scale Rebuilding Days are scheduled throughout the year.

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Who is eligible to apply for services?

The eligibility requirements vary slightly for each program, but typically the recipient must own their home and be low-income; and a senior, caregiver, disabled individual or a family with children.

The home modification services are available for a fee for people who do not meet the low-income guidelines.

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How are the applicants selected for free services?

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Who pays for the repairs?

Rebuilding Together can provide services free of charge due to the use of volunteer labor and financial support of corporations, civic and religious groups and foundations.

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How is the Sacramento affiliate managed?

A volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for providing organizational oversight. The staff is responsible for managing the organization’s operations and services.

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How can I get involved?

Check out the Volunteer Opportunities or Sponsor's page on this website. There are numerous rewarding opportunities for volunteers and groups.

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