ABOUT US

Mission:
Volunteers rehabilitate homes for low-income elderly and disabled homeowneers with genuine needs - particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children.

Who we are:
Rebuilding Together South Sound was established in 2001 and is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization (formerly Christmas in April). 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 14-member volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by a Program Director. Our affiliate is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization that has 240 affiliates in 50 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 on National Rebuilding Day, over 225,000 volunteers rehabbed 8,670 houses and non-profit facilities. The work took place in 865 cities and towns delivering a market value of $93 million.

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.

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 RTSS was established in 2002 we have:
· Completed repairs worth more than $1,970,000 at 102 projects,
· Worked with more than 2,390 volunteers,
· Installed 21 wheelchair ramps
· Installed 7 walk-in showers
· Installed handrails or grab bars at 34 homes
· Completed 24 roof repairs or replacements
· Completed 34electrical repairs
· Completed 51plumbing repairs
· Through donated labor and materials, RTSS is able to expand every dollar raised into at least $4.

Contact:
Executive Director: Amy Hoyte
Small Business Incubator
1423 East 29th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
253.722.5850
ahoyte@rebuildingtogetherss.org