Rebuilding Together Oakland County
Our History
Before our non-profit organization was established in Oakland County, Rebuilding Together was making a name for itself in communities and neighborhoods across the nation
- The organization was started in 1988 as "Christmas in April", with 13 loosely organized community service programs.
- The National Headquarters started in a basement in Washington D.C., today the network has improved more than 120,000 homes across the nation!
- With the help of 2.5 million community volunteers, Rebuilding Together has delivered over $1 billion in market value since we began.
- Rebuilding Together Oakland County (RTOC) was founded in 1992, and joins over 200 other affiliates across the nation striving for community improvement.
For more information on our national organization, visit rebuildingtogether.org
Our Impact in the Community
Oakland County 2016 Total Impact...
- 37 houses rehabilitated during our 22nd National Rebuild Day.
- 10 additional non-workday (year-round) home makeovers.
- Assisted 1 non-profit agency who serves over 1,000 Southeastern Michigan residents with repairs and maintenance.
- Revitalized a Southfield Park with Eaton volunteers.
- Provided all repairs and maintenance free of charge.
- Provided Minor Home Repairs for 8 families, including 62 total time sensitive repairs.
- Mobilized 1,000+ volunteers who donated their time and skills.
- Provided over 12,500 hours of volunteer service to the community.
- Received an Executive Proclamation from L. Brooks Patterson for completing our 1,000th home project.
- $600,000 in increased market value provided to our neighborhoods.
- RTOC impacted the lives of over 80 low-income residents and 1 non-profit agencies with no cost to the homeowner/organization!
Total Oakland County Impact from 1992 through 2016
- Over 1,000 homes and non-profit facilities rehabilitated, involving more than 30,000 volunteers.
- Community volunteers performed over 315,000 hours of volunteer service.
- Delivering $8 million in market value.
- Work done in 24 communities throughout Southeastern Michigan.