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Rebuilding Together’s National Rebuilding Month
Rebuilding Together’s National Rebuilding Month is an annual month-long call to service during April, culminating with National Rebuilding Day, the last Saturday of the month. Thousands of volunteers donate countless hours of service to neighbors in need nationwide. National Rebuilding Month originated in 1973 in Midland, Texas, with volunteers teaming up to help a neighbor rebuild their home. The mission quickly grew beyond the idea of providing service one month per year to bringing volunteers together to provide neighbors in need with critical repairs year-round.
These projects exemplify the true mission of Rebuilding Together of South Alabama, neighbors helping neighbors repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives.
RTSOAL and WCHS Students Team Up to Assist the O'Neals with Community Projects:
RTSOAL partnered with the O'Neals. We partnered with students from WCHS. The students cut grass, moved debris, weeded plants, bathed the dogs, and planted flowers and vegetables.
Community Support Initiatives: Improving Lives through Landscaping and Safety Enhancements in McIntosh and Fairford:
In McIntosh, RTSOAL supported Peter Sullivan, a veteran, with landscaping. Mr. Pete also retired from Searcey Hospital and his health hindered his ability to care for his yard. The Olin team and William Abrams Lawn Care supported him by making the task manageable. Also, Olin reinforced his front porch and installed a railing, making entering his home safe and secure. Clarke-Washington EMC even tackled a dangerous tree close to his power line. Everyone worked together to ensure Mr. Pete had access to a safe and healthy environment. Mr. Pete's niece, Toni Jackson shared, "Words cannot express the gratitude we feel".
In Fairford, the group provided lawn care services to Mrs. Margie Lewis. She is raising her grandson who has autism. Her grandson loves to be outside but had limited space to play. Olin along with Abrams Classic Lawn Care, cut grass and created a large space for the child to enjoy. Mrs. Margie shared that the support overjoyed her and could not wait for her grandson to come home from school to enjoy the yard.
Constructing Ramps with the State of Alabama Independent Living Program (SAIL):
June 21, 2024: Our summer interns joined SAIL program volunteers to construct ramp modules and learn about accessibility supports.
Reconstruction with Prosperity Community Development Council for Veteran Housing Initiative in Prichard, AL:
July 1, 2024: The RTSOAL team partnered with Rodney Clements, Jr., Executive Director of Prosperity Community Development Council. Rodney shared the plans for the veteran community and the rehabilitation process occurring in Prichard, AL. Over the next two and half years, 57 homes will be renovated to house veterans. For this project, the RTSOAL team worked closely with Armstead Management Group, Kingdom Renovation Foundation, and Sean, to provide landscaping, site maintenance, and framing work to prepare one home for future rehabilitation.
RTSOAL Hosts 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' Volunteer Recruitment Event Sponsored by International Paper:
July 18, 2024: Rebuilding Together of South Alabama(RTSOAL) hosted a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors", volunteer recruitment event at Bigbee Coffee in Jackson, AL. The gathering was sponsored by the generosity of International Paper. Alesia Burrell, Communication Coordinator at the Pine Hill Mill was in attendance and shared the mill's community impact goals. The event strived to create local partnerships with civic groups, faith-based organizations, fraternities and sororities, and student groups.
