Rebuilding Together

MAKO Medical Partners with Rebuilding Together to Restore Home for U.S. Military Veteran

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

This collaboration will see MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together bring their resources, volunteers, and expertise together to make critical repairs and improvements to a veteran's home.

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  • This collaboration will see MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together bring their resources, volunteers, and expertise together to make critical repairs and improvements to a veteran's home.
  • Chad Price, CEO of MAKO Medical, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, saying, "It is a privilege to partner with Rebuilding Together on this important project.
  • At MAKO Medical, we have immense respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by our military veterans.
  • For more information about the project, volunteering, or how to support MAKO Medical and Rebuilding Together's efforts, please visit www.makomedical.com and https://www.rttriangle.org .

Rebuilding Together, Wells Fargo Expand Heirs' Property Initiative to Help Homeowners Protect Generational Wealth

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the leading national housing nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, is expanding its Heirs' Property Initiative to help families keep their land and protect generational wealth. With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, this effort provides free legal services to residents to address the complexities of "tangled titles," a critical issue affecting homeownership, especially within low-income communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national housing nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, is expanding its Heirs' Property Initiative to help families keep their land and protect generational wealth.
  • Residents can visit Rebuilding Together Philadelphia , Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge , and Rebuilding Together Kent County for additional information.
  • "My experience with the Rebuilding Together team was wonderful," said Gale Smith, Philadelphia homeowner and participant in the Philadelphia initiative.
  • "At Wells Fargo, we believe everyone should have access to a quality, affordable home and opportunities for creating generational wealth through homeownership," said Stacy Spann, head of Housing Access and Affordability Philanthropy at Wells Fargo.

Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Repair Six Las Vegas Homes as Part of 29th Annual 'Kickoff to Rebuild' During Super Bowl LVIII Weekend

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Freitag, Februar 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, Feb. 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event.

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  • On Friday, Feb. 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild , an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event.
  • "At Rebuilding Together, we work not only to repair homes, but revitalize communities and rebuild lives," said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together.
  • "Through Kickoff to Rebuild, we've repaired more than 176 homes, engaged more than 5,200 volunteers, and invested $6 million in communities in need."
  • Since 1994, Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada has helped provide more than 7,800 Las Vegas families with safer community spaces and healthier homes.

Clayton® Partners with Rebuilding Together® to Make Essential Repairs for Community Neighbors

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Donnerstag, Dezember 28, 2023

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, partnered with Rebuilding Together, a national housing nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities through essential home repairs, to complete five projects in the Southwest this year. A total of 93 Clayton team members from three home building facilities in Sacramento, Calif., Albuquerque, N.M., and Buckeye, Ariz. volunteered for rebuild projects to repair homes and restore community spaces. Clayton contributed over 530 collective volunteer hours and approximately $85,000 in total funding through the partnership.

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  • Improvements included exterior and interior repairs such as installing new safety features, replacing damaged drywall, landscaping and rebuilding parts of the home.
  • Clayton and Rebuilding Together believe that communities can thrive when more people have access to safe, healthy and secure housing.
  • Through essential home repairs, Rebuilding Together helps vulnerable individuals and families stay in their homes.
  • "By leveraging the skills and expertise of Clayton builders, we were able to accomplish a significant number of important repairs for neighbors in need.

LP and LP Foundation Drive Positive Change in 2023 With $875,000 in Donations

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Mittwoch, Dezember 27, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, proudly announces more than $875,000 in monetary and product donations in 2023 through the LP Foundation and other corporate giving initiatives.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, proudly announces more than $875,000 in monetary and product donations in 2023 through the LP Foundation and other corporate giving initiatives.
  • LP Foundation President Breeanna Straessle said, "The LP Foundation embodies LP's purpose of Building a Better World™ by enriching communities.
  • Since 2013, LP team members have contributed more than half a million dollars, matched dollar for dollar by the LP Foundation.
  • Since it was established in 1973, the LP Foundation has donated over $22 million to nonprofits and K–12 public schools in communities where LP operates.

Jackson Awards $770,000 in Biannual Grants to Nonprofits Across Lansing, Nashville and Chicago

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023

Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced it has awarded $770,000 to nonprofits serving the communities where Jackson has offices: Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced it has awarded $770,000 to nonprofits serving the communities where Jackson has offices: Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois.
  • The announcement is part of Jackson’s biannual grant program and brings the company’s total 2023 grant contributions to nearly $1.5 million.
  • The grants support various nonprofit initiatives including efforts to improve economic opportunities through education, training, housing and community collaboration.
  • Nonprofit organizations in the Lansing, Chicago or Nashville area interested in applying for a grant from Jackson are encouraged to submit an application through the company’s website.

Navy Federal Credit Union Launches Veterans at Home Project with Rebuilding Together for Three US Veterans

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115743447/en/
    Navy Federal volunteers partner with Rebuilding Together in Arlington, VA, to support a Veteran homeowner with needed home repairs and modifications.
  • Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Navy Federal Fred Quick volunteered his time working at the Dallas, TX, site.
  • In total, more than 1,400 Navy Federal volunteers have contributed over 10,000 volunteer hours to Rebuilding Together’s mission, exceeding $380,000 in community impact.
  • This partnership has created a long-lasting impact for local Veterans in need, as illustrated in a story on Navy Federal’s blog

Rebuilding Together Announces Gift from Philanthropist and Author MacKenzie Scott

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Donnerstag, Oktober 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities announced today a $9 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together , the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities announced today a $9 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
  • "The work of Rebuilding Together is unique in the affordable housing landscape.
  • "This gift will be transformational in the mission of Rebuilding Together and will have an impact on families in our communities for years to come."
  • "This gift could not come at a better time as we see an increase in need for our services," said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together.

GAF and Acclaimed Actor Anthony Mackie Reach Goal of Repairing Roofs of 500 Homes in Gulf Region Previously Devastated by Natural Disasters

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Donnerstag, September 21, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today that it has reached the goal of repairing or replacing 500 roofs on the homes of families in need throughout the Gulf Region impacted by severe weather. The effort, announced last fall in partnership with actor Anthony Mackie, Marvel Cinematic Universe's next "Captain America," is part of GAF Community Matters, a social impact initiative focused on building more resilient communities across the country.  

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  • In 2022, it's estimated that more than 1 million Americans were forced from their homes for more than a month due to severe weather.
  • And, according to NOAA , 2023 is already setting records for the most billion-dollar disasters in the first seven months of any year since 1980.
  • GAF Community Matters first launched in 2020 and to date has helped repair roofs on over 3,500 homes.
  • "Completing 500 roofs in the Gulf Region is a milestone for GAF Community Matters.

Rebuilding Together Announces $1.4 Million Grant from Wells Fargo to Repair Homes in Distressed Neighborhoods

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Donnerstag, September 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing communities nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing communities nationwide.
  • By providing safe and accessible homes, we empower individuals, restore hope and foster a sense of belonging within their communities."
  • The nationwide effort kicked off in Charlotte, North Carolina when approximately 80 volunteers from Wells Fargo, Rebuilding Together and the community came out to repair four homes in the beloved Hidden Valley community.
  • Rebuilding Together is the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing our communities.