[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.

October 24, 2022
Thelma and Henry have lived in their Boston home since 1972. Over the past fifty years, the couple has celebrated many milestones and raised a family in their home. With decades of memories, who could imagine living anywhere else?
October 14, 2022
Recently, Rebuilding Together’s national office staff met in Baltimore, Maryland for our annual staff retreat. It was the first time national staff members have been together in person since March 2020.
October 6, 2022
Neighbors like Dorette, Jacqueline and Urceline – all of whom recently received home repairs – remind me of the importance of community connection and inclusion.
October 5, 2022
"This was Joaquin's dream, and we plan to keep his dream and his memory alive," Joaquin’s father Oscar shared.
September 22, 2022
Home safety modifications like grab bars might seem insignificant or simple when discussing housing solutions. However, they can be life-transforming for neighbors who need them.
September 21, 2022
Extreme weather conditions are becoming a common occurrence and affecting people all throughout the country.
September 14, 2022
While the home repairs we provide at Rebuilding Together may be similar in nature, the story of each neighbor we meet is genuinely unique. At first glance, the team at Rebuilding Together St.
September 9, 2022
Last October, the click, clack and tap of hammers at the home of one Village West Coconut Grove resident could be heard blocks away.