ABOUT US

Mission:
To bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.

Who we are:
Rebuilding Together South Sound was established in 2001 and is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization. We
are a volunteer, charitable group and repair or rebuild homes at no cost to low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled or families with children.

RTSS is governed by a 16-member volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by an Executive Director, a full-time Program Director, and 2 AmeriCorps members. Our affiliate is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization which has nearly 200 affiliates around the country. The organization was first known as Christmas in April®, which began in Midland, Texas in 1973 when a group of volunteers decided to devote one day a year to repairing dilapidated homes in their community. The project developed into the nation’s leading volunteer home repair organization.

Across the country each year, more than 225,000 volunteers rehab approximately 10,000 houses and non-profit facilities.

How do we do it:
All work is done by volunteers at no cost to the homeowner. Corporations, individuals and other groups can sponsor or donate funds or materials to cover project costs. Please see our 990 Tax Form.

What we do:
Rebuilding Together South Sound has two programs. Our main program is Rebuilding Day, which takes place on the last weekend in April. We also have a Year Round program that includes home modification and emergency repairs. Since Rebuilding Together South Sound was established in 2001 we have:
· Completed repairs worth more than $4,400,000 at 380 projects
· Worked with more than 5,500 volunteers who have donated 58,000 hours of their time
· Through donated labor and materials, RTSS is able to expand every dollar raised into at least $4 worth of home repairs.

2011 Impact:
Rebuilding Day 2011
29 Homes & 1 Nonprofit Facility
8 Roofs Replaced or Repaired
8 Ramps Built
27 Porches & Stairs Replaced or Modified
21 Windows Replaced
23 Electrical Repairs
31 Plumbing Repairs
4 Walk-In Showers Installed
28 Grab Bars Installed
26 Homes Received New Flooring
10 Interiors Painted
13 Yards Maintained

Year Round 2011
70 Homes
7 Ramps Built
3 Ramps Repaired
42 Grab Bars Installed
2 Shower Modifications
28 Deck & Stair Repairs/Rebuilds
14 Roof Replaced/Repaired
4 Windows Replaced
8 Flooring Repairs
19 Plumbing Repairs
8 Electrical Repairs
3 Heating Repairs
3 Doors Replaced

Contact: info@rebuildingtogetherss.org