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 Manager, and an AmeriCorps member. Our affiliate is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization which has 203 affiliates in 43 states. 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, over 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. Our second program is a year-round modification program. Since Rebuilding Together South Sound was established in 2001 we have:
· Completed repairs worth more than $3,500,000 at 245 projects
· Worked with more than 3,500 volunteers
· Installed 33 wheelchair ramps
· Installed 11 walk-in showers
· Installed handrails or grab bars at 137 homes
· Completed 43 roof repairs or replacements
· Completed 62 electrical repairs
· Completed 92 plumbing repairs
· Through donated labor and materials, RTSS is able to expand every dollar raised into at least $4 worth of home repairs.

Contact:
Program Coordinator: Chelsea Muller
2025 Mildred Street W
Fircrest, WA 98466
253.238.0977
cmuller@rebuildingtogetherss.org