Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Fundraise

$13,588 raised by 87 donors

80% complete

$17,000 Goal

Rebuilding Together Sacramento (RTS) understands the connection between a "home" and health and safety. RTS understands the connection between the conditions of a home and neighborhood and the residents' ability to thrive. We improve the living conditions of those who are low-income, elderly, disabled, or families with children. We improve the health, safety, and efficiency of deteriorating homes and neighborhoods and help older adults and people with disabilities live independently at home.

RTS started as "Christmas in April" in 1991 when a group of community volunteers repaired the home of an elderly homeowner. The affiliate joined a national network that now has 140 affiliates across the country. In 2001, the name was changed to Rebuilding Together Sacramento to reflect a year-round approach to home repairs and modifications. Since 1991, over 7,000 homes have been improved in Sacramento providing over $17 million in home and neighborhood improvements.

The solutions RTS brings to the table are increasingly more relevant. The number of older adults whose home is not equipped for aging in place is growing at an unprecedented rate. Childhood asthma is at an all-time high, often due to issues in the home. The majority of homes owned by low-income homeowners are inefficient and generate high utility bills. Neighborhoods and public facilities are deteriorating.  Those issues are addressed through three major programs:

  1.  The Safe at Home program provides safety aids to improve independence and decrease falls. 
  2. The Rebuild Events result in extensive repairs that improve the health and safety of many homes in a neighborhood. 
  3. The Critical Repair Program repairs or replaces single items such as roofs and HVAC systems in specific communities. 

RTS is an extremely cost-effective charity so your donation will make a huge impact.

Giving Activity

Mission

We repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. Our services improve the health, safety and independence of those with low-income, disabilities, older adults and families with children through home and neighborhood improvements. We believe in a safe and healthy home for everyone.

Needs

1. We need board members who are representative of the communities we serve and have a passion for helping older adults and people with disabilities. We are looking for individuals who work in the construction, banking, marketing, resource development, healthcare, and business industries.

2. We are in need of unrestricted Funding. Most of the funding we receive is restricted to specific program costs. We need financial support for other operating costs associated with a nonprofit organization such as insurance, rent, equipment, etc.

3. We need volunteers primarily for our upcoming Rebuild Days. Please reach out to use to inquire about our Spring Home Improvement Projects.

4. Funding for the Safe at Home Program to expand our services to serve more people with disabilities and increase the type of modifications provided.

5. Construction related materials and contractors to help with Rebuild Days. We also need paid contractors for our Critical Repair program.

6. Marketing for our Safe at programs to spread the word to more potential clients throughout Sacramento County.

Equity Statement

RTS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) because to achieve our goals, we must embrace a broad vision of success. We are most effective when we partner with, and serve, diverse communities and residents, and thereby affirm human dignity through our advocacy for safe and healthy housing for all.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Tax id (EIN)

68-0246355

Mission Category

Housing, Shelter

Operating Budget

$1,000,001-$5 million

Organization Need

Board Members, Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers, Funding: Program, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Individuals with disabilities, Seniors, Low-income individuals/families

Counties Served

Sacramento

Address

8231 Alpine Ave Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95826

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

El Dorado, CA, US

Phone

916-455-1880

fax

916-731-7077

Email

lgodfrey@rebuildingtogethersacramento.org

Website

http://www.rebuildingtogethersacramento.org

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