The historic home in North Nashville where Bobby and Elmira had lived for 37 years initially appeared to have stood up to the strong winds of the 2020 Nashville tornado.
[Re]Purpose
Welcome to [Re]purpose, Rebuilding Together’s blog. This is a place to share stories of the great work of our organization. The stories you will find here are uplifting, compelling but also heartbreaking, they are the stories of Rebuilding Together.
April 25, 2022
Carolyn, a devoted mother of three, moved to her home in Richmond’s Southside a decade ago to care for her parents, who have since passed.
April 22, 2022
Robert, a local U.S. Army veteran and neighbor, has lived in his home for over 26 years. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1957 to 1977, including tours in Korea, Vietnam and Germany.
April 4, 2022
Building trust and sustainable relationships with the neighbors we serve is essential to the impact and success of working toward safe and healthy homes and communities for everyone.
March 31, 2022
The first day of National Rebuilding Month is less than 24 hours away–an occasion that [Re]Builders have been celebrating every April since 1973!
March 23, 2022
Almost every Thursday morning, something special happens in Oklahoma City and most people haven’t even heard of it.
February 16, 2022
I was born and raised in California, in a supportive family with parents who worked hard to provide my siblings and me with a safe and healthy home and the opportunity to meet communities of people all over the world.
February 8, 2022
For the past 27 years, Rebuilding Together has worked in Super Bowl cities across the country to rebuild homes and bring neighbors together.
February 7, 2022
View Park resident and retired healthcare worker, Joyce Baker, has lived in her home for more than 50 years. Yet severe damage to the home’s kitchen, flooring and exterior are threatening her ability to safely remain in the home as she ages.