About
Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit, headquartered in Washington, DC, that makes essential repairs to help neighbors stay in their homes. Working through a network of local affiliates rooted in their communities, the organization repairs the homes of people in need and partners with residents, community leaders, funders, and volunteers to create safe, healthy communities across the country. Its motto: repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.
Mission
Rebuilding Together makes essential repairs to help neighbors stay in their homes, with a vision of safe homes and communities for everyone.
What they do
- Safe and Healthy Housing: home repair work targeting significant safety and health hazards, based on the Eight Principles of Healthy Homes - keeping homes dry, clean, pest-free, safe, contaminant-free, well-ventilated, maintained, and thermally controlled
- Building a Healthy Neighborhood: partnerships between Rebuilding Together, residents, and community stakeholders to revitalize neighborhoods
- Disaster Readiness and Recovery: disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and long-term recovery support
- Safe at Home: home modifications for older adults and people with disabilities to improve accessibility, reduce falls, and increase independence
- She Builds: critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces
- Community Revitalization Partnerships: local affiliates align with community development goals established by residents and other stakeholders and work toward a coordinated approach to support the community's aspirations
History
The organization traces its roots to 1973, when a small group of people in Midland, Texas, recognized a growing need in their community and began repairing deteriorating homes that their neighbors could not afford to fix themselves. Realizing the potential impact of this work, the group formed Christmas in April, performing repair and rehabilitation work every April. The national office opened in 1988, and the organization became Rebuilding Together. Today it has grown into a leading national nonprofit repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing communities through its affiliate network.
Financials
According to IRS Form 990 data published by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, for the fiscal year ending December 2024 the national organization, Rebuilding Together Inc, reported total revenue of $11,511,606 and total expenses of $16,259,988, with net assets of $8,927,801. Contributions accounted for $8,390,241 (72.9 percent) of revenue and program services for $2,680,473 (23.3 percent). Rebuilding Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 52-1585880).
Governance
Maureen Carlson serves as President and CEO, and Guy Cecala chairs the board. The organization is also supported by a National Affiliate Council.