Rebuilding Together Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Location: Philadelphia, PA.

The mission of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. RTP is the only organization in Philadelphia that uses a Block Build approach for an immediate impact on the health and safety of low-income homeowners and their families. This strategy utilizes between 100 and 200 volunteers, neighbors, and homeowners per day to repair 15 to 30 clustered homes in each targeted neighborhood over several days.

Our approach of identifying neighborhoods first, then individual homes, has enabled us to make the most efficient use of our resources and make a lasting impact for more homeowners and neighborhoods.

Every Block Build includes:

• Community Partner – a nonprofit with direct ties to the neighborhood that helps us identify blocks and homeowners

• Homeowners - eligible homeowners from targeted blocks are encouraged to apply

• Volunteers – each home has 10-15 volunteers working to complete repairs over several days. Additional volunteers help with materials management, photography and hospitality.

• House Captains – the project managers break down tasks by day and room, assign volunteers to tasks, and keep everyone on task.

• Skilled Leaders – each house has a skilled leader to order materials, and assist and train volunteers.