Many studies show the impact of occupational therapist-led home modifications. An occupational therapist (OT) can help recommend home repairs and modifications that would be beneficial to older adults or neighbors with mobility issues.
[Re]Purpose
Welcome to [Re]purpose, Rebuilding Together’s blog. This is a place to share stories of the great work of our organization. The stories you will find here are uplifting, compelling but also heartbreaking, they are the stories of Rebuilding Together.
August 9, 2023
Rebuilding Together believes that every American should have a safe and healthy home.
July 31, 2023
Rebuilding Together welcomes more than 30 AmeriCorps members annually to join them on their mission to repair homes, revitalize communities and rebuild lives.
July 19, 2023
Across America, concentrated poverty, which was often created by design, has led to significant challenges and barriers for low-income neighborhoods of color.
June 29, 2023
For Baton Rouge neighbors David and Lisha Shultz, a seemingly simple addition to their home made a world of difference in their quality of life.
June 27, 2023
For many families, homeownership is a foundational step toward providing a safe and stable environment and creating a lasting legacy for multiple generations—offering comfort and fostering a sense of pride for family members.
June 9, 2023
Housing is the foundation of everything. It determines who has access to transit, fresh produce, good schools, and good jobs.
June 6, 2023
Owning a home was a long-time dream for Ms. Thomas. Her dream became reality, when she purchased her Chicago home 17 years ago. Since then, she and her family have created many fond memories in her home. While Ms.
May 31, 2023
Rebuilding Together may have started out as neighbors helping neighbors and evolved into a home repair organization, but today it is a community revitalization organization with a focus on safe and healthy housing as one of the core tena