I realize there are a lot of demands on each and every one of us regarding our time: time spent at home, work, business and professional life and our “free time”. That’s why I am so amazed and pleased at the commitment the carpenters have to the Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh Event, as they volunteer their time and skills to repair these 30 plus homes, making them “warm, safe and dry”.
We have just completed our 15th consecutive year volunteering our time, talent, and skills to help with our Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh (Christmas in April Program).
I want to personally thank everyone who participated in any capacity for your time skills and efforts.
I realize that last minute changes in some of our schedules caused some who volunteered to not be available to attend. I still want to thank all who volunteered and hope to see you next year.
This year’s Stats:
32 homes repaired
300 carpenter volunteers
32 safe and happy home owners
Please take a few moments to read the a few of the many heart warming thank you letters from some of the home owners:
I enjoyed having so many improvements to my home.
I do not feel so embarrassed to have people in my home.
Barbara
The hard work and dedications that was shown by
each and every one has touched me completely.
James
RTP gives seniors a piece of mind that their homes will be
clean, safe and dry and they don’t have to worry about
the financial impact the repairs would have.
Lawrenceville United
The difference you made in my home is fantastic and
the volunteers were pleasant and respectful.
You made a sad old house into a happy safe home.
Stella
Thank you so much for picking me.
This was the most incredible experience in my life.
Barb
I feel like a first class citizen now and
I can welcome my family & friends with ease.
Eleanor
I will sing your praises to all who have never known
such a wonderful group like RTP.
Helen
To all the volunteers who came to my home and worked so hard,
I thank you all. There surely is a place in heaven
for each and every one of you.
Ron
It was the most people I ever had in my home at one time
and I loved it. They are now like my family.
Joy
You are all once again to be commended in this charitable effort, making this year’s “Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh ” Program a HUGE success. Thank you for bringing so much joy to so many, you truly do make a difference in people’s lives!
Rebuilding Together - Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping low-income elderly and disabled homeowners living in warmth, safety, independence, dignity and decency through home repair and rehabilitation volunteer services. Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, Inc., the nation’s largest volunteer organization preserving and revitalizing low-income houses and communities.
Each year volunteers repair dozens of individual homes to assist homeowners needing a helping hand. More than 1000 Pittsburghers come together to help their neighbors during the annual Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh campaign.
The organization also repairs senior centers, churches and other structures to make the buildings more accessible and comfortable for their users. Corporations and individuals donate everything from money and materials to their valuable time to make Rebuilding Together one of the biggest events of its kind in Pittsburgh and around the United States . We are able to quadruple every dollar donated through in-kind contributions of materials and skilled tradespeople.
These skilled laborers are joined by unskilled volunteer laborers who do everything from cleaning and trash removal to plumbing and electrical repairs. Materials and supplies are provided by area residents and businesses. Historically, teams of volunteers have successfully completed repairs in just one day to make homes more comfortable and secure. Rebuilding Together began in 1973 in Midland , Texas when a group of volunteers decided to devote one day in April to repair the dilapidated homes of low-income, disabled and elderly neighbors in their community. The idea spread across the country and is now a national non-profit organization with more than 150 chapters.
Rebuilding Together-Pittsburgh began in 1992 and annually makes repairs to more than 30 homes.
"HOW CAN I HELP?"
Join Rebuilding Together-Pittsburgh on the last Saturday of April in a one-day home repair blitz that unites individuals from all walks of life in a hands-on effort to assist people in need.
You or your organization may:
...... - Sponsor a house with a contribution of $2,500. Repairs may
....... be completed by a team of your employees Rebuilding Together-
........ Pittsburgh volunteer trades people.
...... - Make an in-kind contribution of cleaning supplies, hardware,
........ fixtures, lumber, drywall, paint, caulking, glass, carpeting
........ windows, doors, and other building supplies.
...... - Make a cash contribution.
...... - Give your time for one day. No special skills are necessary.
........ Anyone over the age of 14 may volunteer.
...... - Share your expertise as a skilled painter, electrician, roofer,
....... carpenter, or plumber.
...... - Volunteer as a house captain. Skilled trades people may serve
........ as team leaders, coordinating the repair efforts of volunteers.
If you would like to make a contribution or sponsor a house or community facility, please send your tax deductible check (payable to Rebuilding Together-Pittsburgh) to:
Rebuilding Together-Pittsburgh
2270 Noblestown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 922-0953- phone
(412) 922-3729 - fax
Visit Rebuilding Together at http://www.rebuildingtogether-pgh.org/ for more information on what we do, who we assist, to sign up as a volunteer, photos from previous events and more!
2007 Fundraising Event
Be sure to check Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh’s website for updates on this years fund raising event. http://www.rebuildingtogether-pgh.org/
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