What is our mission? Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to rehabilitate the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled and families with children, so that they may live in warmth, safety, and independence. Our goal is to make a sustainable impact in partnership with communities. On National Rebuilding Day, typically held on the last Saturday in April, the metro Denver chapter rehabs up to 40 houses, all within the time frame of a one-day event. Rebuilding Together Metro Denver also performs small home repairs for Aurora and Commerce City homeowners through its year-round program, A Home for All Seasons.

What is our national impact? As the largest volunteer home rehabilitation organization in America, our work takes place in 865 cities and towns in all 50 states. The cumulative effort through the year 2004 was a total of 2.3 million volunteers working 24 million hours to rehabilitate 87,450 houses and non-profit facilities. In 2004, more than 275,000 women and men donated over 2.6 million hours of time to rehabilitate more than 8,500 houses and non-profit facilities.

Why are these services needed? The number of low-income homeowners increases each year. The current 24 million low-income homeowner families are expected to grow to an astonishing 28.5 million by the year 2010. This growth means that more and more families are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities, such as food or medicine, or a roof that does not leak. Rebuilding Together works to ensure that as many of those families as possible do not have to make these difficult choices.

What type of work is done? Rebuilding Together repairs homes so that low-income elderly and disabled homeowners may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Since its inception in 1999, the metro Denver nonprofit has rehabbed over 200 homes and nonprofit facilities. Through donated supplies and materials, Rebuilding Together is able to leverage $4 of services for every $1 donated. The work of Rebuilding Together could not happen without the generosity of hundreds of skilled and unskilled volunteers joining together to transform homes. Each April and October, hundreds of volunteers report to work, performing hundreds of repairs such as installing new roofs, carpets, floors, wheelchair ramps, deadbolts, windows and appliances. Volunteers also help with painting, cleaning, and weatherizing to make homes clean and comfortable.

How are homeowners selected? Homeowners must be low-income and elderly, disabled, or caring for a disabled family member, and unable to do the work themselves. Homes are chosen through a careful selection process administered by staff and a volunteer house selection committee. Applications are accepted on a year round basis and referrals are made by human service organizations, housing agencies, synagogues, churches, hospitals or by self-referral.

Do homeowners pay? All repairs are free for homeowners. Labor and many supplies are typically donated. Homeowners and family members are asked to welcome the volunteers into their homes and work alongside them to the extent possible. Our work is done with families and neighborhoods, not for them.

Who sponsors Rebuilding Together? Funds come from generous individuals and volunteers, corporations, foundations, civic organizations, churches, and synagogues that are interested in helping to build a better world. Rebuilding Together is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization supported by voluntary contributions of time and money. Every dollar given is wisely spent and is an investment in building a better community.

Is my contribution tax-deductible? Yes. All contributions are tax-deductible. Contributions can be sent to Rebuilding Together,4100 East Mississippi Avenue, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80246.

Thank you for your interest in Rebuilding Together Metro Denver! Partnering with Denver’s premier corporations to make a difference in Denver….one home at a time!

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