[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.

Improving the Lives of Veterans Across the Country
May 7, 2024
In fall 2022, Rebuilding Together and Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery, announced a national
Celebrating National Rebuilding Month and Earth Day: Our Commitment to Sustainable Communities
April 30, 2024
As we celebrate National Rebuilding Month and reflect on the significance of Earth Day this April, we at Rebuilding Together are energized by the
Spring into Action with Lowe's SpringFest: Simple Home Repairs for a Safe and Healthy Home
April 25, 2024
As the seasons change and warmer weather approaches, it's the perfect time to tackle some simple home repairs to ensure your home is safe, healthy and ready for the new season.
Health and Happiness Start at Home: The World of Occupational Therapy with Shivanti Kariyawasam and Melissa Stutzbach
April 22, 2024
Step into the world of occupational therapy in our latest podcast episode, where we sit down with Shivanti Kariyawasam, Senior Manager of Programs, Research and Impact at Rebuilding Together’s national office, and
Ben OConnor’s Tour to Rebuild Homes for U.S. Veterans
April 10, 2024
Country music artist Ben OConnor recently announced a concert tour across America with a mission to rebuild homes for U.S. veterans in need.
Rebuilding Together and Unum Group Volunteers Bring Smile to Homeowner’s Face
April 5, 2024
More than 20 years ago, Richard fulfilled his dream of homeownership by purchasing his townhome in Smyrna, Georgia. It’s an accomplishment he never could have imagined decades ago.
A Holistic Approach to Home Modifications: What I Learned as A Rebuilding Together Fellow
April 3, 2024
As an Occupational Therapy student (OTS), the dynamic relationship between a person, their environment and activities of daily living (ADLs) has been reiterated through my coursework and research.
Huber Engineered Woods Volunteers Provide Critical Repairs through Partnership in Charlotte
April 2, 2024
Five volunteers from Huber Engineered Woods, a company with corporate offices in Charlotte that produces products for residential, multifamily, and light commercial projects, recen
National Rebuilding Month Is Here!
April 1, 2024
Today marks the first day of National Rebuilding Month–a month-long call to service that [Re]Builders have been celebrating every April since 1973!