Repairing Homes ~ Revitalizing Communities ~ Rebuilding Lives
In the spirit of volunteerism and community partnership, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago improves homes and neighborhoods of people in need so they may continue to live in warmth, safety and comfort. Since 1991, we have repaired 1,900 homes and 285 community facilities, with the assistance of tens of thousands of volunteers. We work in partnership with neighbors, community leaders, trade unions, service clubs, companies, and volunteers to improve Chicagoland homes and neighborhoods. There continues to be a growing number of homeowners who cannot afford to make repairs necessary and we would like to help our community grow and be stronger.
Aiming for Safe,
Warm, & Dry Homes
Our Work
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Give Back Day
The Give Back Day program matches corporate partners with nonprofit facilities in need of repair and improvements. This effort involves the participation of employee volunteer teams in community improvement projects, and provides a setting in which employees can work together while serving a community need.
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Make A Difference Day
Every year on the 4th Saturday in October, volunteers provide repairs to homes in one neighborhood. Volunteers install grab bars, hand rails, smoke alarms, CO detectors, doorbells and other safety- focused repairs to help residents live in safety and independence.
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National Rebuilding Day
National Rebuilding Day is the visible culmination of this home repair program and occurs annually around the last Saturday in April. Teams of volunteers work in partnership with the community to repair homes and improve neighborhoods of local residents.
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Safe At Home
Safe at Home provides low-cost, high-impact home modifications and minor repairs, such as installing grab bars, securing or installing railings on interior and exterior stairs, adding toilet risers and shower bench chairs, switching out traditional shower heads with hand-held models, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and installing doorbells.
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Grant Based Programs
Through our home repair program, we work toward our vision of safe homes and communities for everyone. We prioritize repairs that enable you to continue living in warmth, safety, and comfort in your own home. Qualification for free home repairs is based on both financial eligibility and the type of work needed, with priority given to elderly and disabled homeowners.
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Get Involved!
Get involved and learn more about those services by clicking on the titles below the pictures. Our mission as always is Repairing Homes, Rebuilding Lives, and Revitalizing Communities
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Testimonials
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“My house is so comfortable now and warm, and you know it’s like i’m living in paradise”
- Homeowner #1
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“They made sure I was pleased with what they did and added doors where I had blankets”
- Homeowner #2
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“The program was everything I was told it would be and more. I was overwhelmed with tears”
- Homeowner #3
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