[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.

December 23, 2020
“It would have taken me years to get some of the repairs they did in my home, and they are truly a blessing to me.” –Survey Respondent
A pillow with "Home for the Holidays" written on it sitting on a chair
December 17, 2020
Many of us are continuing to stay at home for the holidays this year. Here’s a look at what home has meant to us in 2020:
December 15, 2020
“I can now shower and wash my hair and wash my body, which was dangerous to do before.” — Survey Respondent
December 9, 2020
“No more stress when the wind blows or rains, and it looks great.” —Survey Respondent
December 7, 2020
One day. Over 100 volunteers. 150 kits distributed.
November 25, 2020
“My house has five stairs to get into. … With hip problems I'm not able to get in or out without pain. You put a ramp in.
November 19, 2020
I recently found out that Wisconsin is the number one state for fall-related deaths in the country. I immediately thought about Rebuilding Together Fox Valley and what we can do to change that.
November 12, 2020
A phrase I often use when referring to Rebuilding Together Muscatine County’s work is “it just needs done.” There are so many neighbors in Muscati
November 9, 2020
On a warm morning in late September, cars began to roll up at three different mobile parks spread out across the eastern portion of the Valley of the Sun.