Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo Renew Commitment to Housing Preservation and Home Repair Efforts Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC, July 1, 2026 — Across the country, many homeowners struggle to afford the critical repairs needed to remain safe in their homes. Through the Wells Fargo Builds® program, Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo are investing in a solution that is often overlooked in conversations about housing affordability: preserving existing homes through essential repairs, accessibility modifications, and community-based housing solutions.
This year, Wells Fargo is making a $1.1 million philanthropic investment to support upcoming Rebuilding Together projects in 30 communities across the United States, helping deliver extensive repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for more than 70 households facing significant housing challenges. Together, Rebuilding Together affiliates and Wells Fargo volunteers will help older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, working families, and other neighbors remain safe, stable, and independent in the homes they know and love.
The announcement comes as Wells Fargo and Rebuilding Together leaders gather in Novato, California, to celebrate local and national impact made possible through their long-standing relationship.
"Too often, conversations about housing focus on building new homes, but preserving the homes people already have is just as important," said Maureen Carlson, President and CEO of Rebuilding Together. "For the cost of building one new home, Rebuilding Together can repair multiple homes, helping to keep communities intact and housing accessible for those who need it most. Through our partnership with Wells Fargo, we are preventing displacement, safeguarding affordable housing, and helping families build a stronger future where they already live."
With housing costs continuing to rise nationwide, keeping existing homes safe and habitable helps families remain in their communities and protects an important source of affordable housing.
With support from Wells Fargo, Rebuilding Together affiliates are putting this approach into action in communities across the country, addressing local housing challenges through home repairs, accessibility modifications, construction workforce development, and other community-based solutions. Examples include:
Novato, California – Rebuilding Together East Bay Network's Big Skills program demonstrates an innovative approach to addressing housing challenges by combining workforce development and affordable housing through accessory dwelling unit construction and hands-on skills training. The program helps expand housing opportunities while preparing students and adults for careers in the skilled trades.
Austin, Texas – Rebuilding Together Austin San Antonio provided critical repairs for a homeowner whose roof was damaged during severe storms. The project included the removal of a large fallen tree limb, roof repairs, yard cleanup, and exterior improvements, helping the homeowner remain safe and secure in their longtime family home.
Vallejo, California – Rebuilding Together Solano County completed critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for an Air Force veteran and his wife, longtime homeowners who have lived in their home for more than 25 years. The project improved the home's safety and functionality, allowing the homeowner's wife, who has mobility challenges, to safely access and enjoy her backyard again for the first time in more than 10 years.
"Wells Fargo believes that stable housing is essential to building strong, resilient communities, and preserving the homes people already have is a critical part of that work,” said Darlene Goins, head of Wells Fargo Philanthropy and Community Impact. “Through our collaboration with Rebuilding Together, we are supporting practical solutions that help older adults, veterans, and working families remain in their homes. By investing in critical repairs and accessibility, we are helping strengthen neighborhoods and supporting housing affordability across the country.”
Since 2017, Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation have donated more than $18 million to Rebuilding Together and its affiliates to support rebuilding and revitalization efforts across the country, including essential home repairs, community revitalization projects, and initiatives that help neighbors remain in their homes.
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About Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is a leading national nonprofit working to build stronger communities across the country. We provide no-cost home repairs for older adults, veterans, and working families. With each home we work on, we’re creating the opportunity for neighbors and families to thrive, build stability, and regain a sense of safety. By preserving existing housing and working alongside community leaders, residents, funders, and volunteers, Rebuilding Together helps neighbors remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love. Learn more and get involved at rebuildingtogether.org.