RT*MC is part of a national nonprofit program which sponsors National Rebuilding Day across the country on the last Saturday in April. Every year we select a different Chicago neighborhood and south suburb in which to provide free home repair for elderly, disabled, or low income individuals.

Congratulations to 2009 Rebuilding Day Sponsors & Volunteers!

Rebuilding Day 2009 was a huge success. Please enjoy some of the photos from Event Day 2009.

In 2008, RT*MC accomplished:

• 2960 sq. feet of insulation installed
• 576 feet of weather-stripping added
• 280 interior rooms painted & patched
• 213 light fixtures replaced & repaired
• 209 compact florescent bulbs installed
• 197 cabinets replaced & repaired
• 139 steps replaced & repaired
• 137 windows replaced
• 87 railings replaced & repaired
• 78 sinks installed & repaired
• 50 toilets fixed
• 29 rotting floors rebuilt
• All in 1 day of work!

The Need for Rebuilding Together:

• 46% of new homeowners have low and moderate income
• The home ownership rate of seniors is 80%
• 92% of retired people prefer to age in place
• Falls are the leading cause of death from injury to people over 65 years of age
• More than 1.45 million elderly households lack some of the basic elements of housing security, such as complete plumbing or a reliable source of heat

Join Us for the Third Annual Golf Classic
You're invited to join us for an afternoon of golf in support of Rebuilding Together * Metro Chicago's work on Tuesday, July 28th at Harborside International Golf Center. For sponsorship opportunities or more information, contact us at (312) 201-1188.

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