Rebuilding Together's Impact
Rebuilding Together preserves and revitalizes houses and communities, assuring that homeowners in need,
particularly those who are elderly, disabled and low-income live in warmth, safety and security. Our goal is to
make a sustainable impact in partnership with the community.
What we do: Low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, often have no place to turn
when the roof begins to leak or the front steps crumble. Our goal is to preserve these houses and
neighborhoods and assure a warm, safe and dry home for people in need. Homeownership stabilizes and
strengthens communities.
Whom we help: The number of low-income homeowners increases each year. The current 24 million low-
income homeowner families is expected to grow to an astonishing 28.5 million by the year 2010. More and
more families are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities such as food or medicine and
a roof that does not leak. Disabled and elderly homeowners cannot afford the modifications that allow them to
“age in place” and remain in their own homes. And displaced homeowners who are the victims of hurricanes
and other disasters have recently been added to this list. Rebuilding Together works to ensure that as many of
those families as possible do not have to make these difficult choices. Individual families are referred to us
through neighborhood associations, churches, synagogues, community organizations and service groups or
by self-referral. Non-profit facilities are also eligible for our services.
When we work: While many affiliates work throughout the year to rehabilitate homes and provide related
services to communities, most of our national volunteer effort culminates on National Rebuilding Day, typically
held the last Saturday in April. Legions of volunteers come together to rehabilitate homes and non-profit
facilities. Homeowners and volunteers work together to preserve and revitalize the communities in which they
live.
Who volunteers: Anyone can be a Rebuilding Together volunteer! Volunteers come from corporations,
places of worship, civic clubs, social clubs, schools, and universities. Skilled volunteers—such as
carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and roofers—come from partnerships with trades associations, home
supply retailers, and local trades persons.
How can I start a Rebuilding Together Program? For information about starting a program or to
order our national video or a copy of our Step-by-Step Guide, please contact the national headquarters.
Our 2007 Local Impact
• 60 houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated
• 410 volunteers donating their time and skills
• Work done in 5 cities across SWLA
• Delivering $2 million market value
Our Cumulative Impact through 2007
• 105,020 houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated
• Involving 2.7 million volunteers, committing to 27 million hours of volunteer time
• Delivering $1 billion in market value
Rebuilding Together preserves and revitalizes houses and communities, assuring that homeowners in need,
particularly those who are elderly, disabled and low-income live in warmth, safety and security. Our goal is to
make a sustainable impact in partnership with the community.
What we do: Low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, often have no place to turn
when the roof begins to leak or the front steps crumble. Our goal is to preserve these houses and
neighborhoods and assure a warm, safe and dry home for people in need. Homeownership stabilizes and
strengthens communities.
Whom we help: The number of low-income homeowners increases each year. The current 24 million low-
income homeowner families is expected to grow to an astonishing 28.5 million by the year 2010. More and
more families are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities such as food or medicine and
a roof that does not leak. Disabled and elderly homeowners cannot afford the modifications that allow them to
“age in place” and remain in their own homes. And displaced homeowners who are the victims of hurricanes
and other disasters have recently been added to this list. Rebuilding Together works to ensure that as many of
those families as possible do not have to make these difficult choices. Individual families are referred to us
through neighborhood associations, churches, synagogues, community organizations and service groups or
by self-referral. Non-profit facilities are also eligible for our services.
When we work: While many affiliates work throughout the year to rehabilitate homes and provide related
services to communities, most of our national volunteer effort culminates on National Rebuilding Day, typically
held the last Saturday in April. Legions of volunteers come together to rehabilitate homes and non-profit
facilities. Homeowners and volunteers work together to preserve and revitalize the communities in which they
live.
Who volunteers: Anyone can be a Rebuilding Together volunteer! Volunteers come from corporations,
places of worship, civic clubs, social clubs, schools, and universities. Skilled volunteers—such as
carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and roofers—come from partnerships with trades associations, home
supply retailers, and local trades persons.
How can I start a Rebuilding Together Program? For information about starting a program or to
order our national video or a copy of our Step-by-Step Guide, please contact the national headquarters.
Our 2007 Local Impact
• 60 houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated
• 410 volunteers donating their time and skills
• Work done in 5 cities across SWLA
• Delivering $2 million market value
Our Cumulative Impact through 2007
• 105,020 houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated
• Involving 2.7 million volunteers, committing to 27 million hours of volunteer time
• Delivering $1 billion in market value
About Us
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Rebuilding Together
Calcasieu
2006 Enterprise Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA
70605
337.433.1755 phone
337.433.1766 fax
In the office:
Susan Mestayer
Executive Director
Shavanah Whittaker
Development Director
Ben Stevenson
CapacityCorps
On the board:
Charlene Bennett
President
Mel Jackson
Vice President
Charmagne Turpeau
Treasurer
Betty Ross
Secretary
Adele Mart
Allison Chaumont
Charles Seymour
Clyde Mitchell
Connie Hay
Karen Harrell
Lela Lofton
Mike Kurth
Nick Langley
Rodney Warner
Tony Guillory
Calcasieu
2006 Enterprise Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA
70605
337.433.1755 phone
337.433.1766 fax
In the office:
Susan Mestayer
Executive Director
Shavanah Whittaker
Development Director
Ben Stevenson
CapacityCorps
On the board:
Charlene Bennett
President
Mel Jackson
Vice President
Charmagne Turpeau
Treasurer
Betty Ross
Secretary
Adele Mart
Allison Chaumont
Charles Seymour
Clyde Mitchell
Connie Hay
Karen Harrell
Lela Lofton
Mike Kurth
Nick Langley
Rodney Warner
Tony Guillory
| Thank you to our June "Christmas in October" group from Kansas City. You all did an amazing job on this house. The homeowner couldn't have been happier with the work done on her home! |
| June 9, 2008 |
| June 12, 2008 |