What is Repaired and When?
TESTIMONIALS
Most large teams work throughout the month of April focusing on the last Saturday in April on National Rebuilding Together Day. We continue working into May and throughout the year until the home is completed. Emergency work is done throughout the year.
“I was glad to get the work done, we had a lot of outside work. The volunteers left no mess and everything was done very good.” Lois L. Davis 214 Camellia Circle
Who is Eligible? Any low-income elderly (62 years old or older) or disabled homeowner living in North Houston County is eligible. You must have owned your property for at least two years.
When & Where to Apply August 1 thru October 31 of each year is the application period. Apply at the City of Warner Robins Community Development Office. Call (478) 929-1123 for an application.
How are Homes Selected? Various community organizations, civic organizations, churches and private individuals refer names of homeowners for application and consideration. Households that meet the lowincome requirements are inspected, evaluated and selected based on need. The Rebuilding Together® Warner Robins Board of Directors is comprised of 25 local volunteer citizens who determine whether a home meets eligibility criteria for volunteer renovation.
“I was happy with work and everyone was so nice, friendly & courteous. They did not “Look down on us.” Bessie Head 114 Suzanne Drive “You did an absolutely wonderful job with the trim, painting & cleaning up the yard. The volunteers were as nice as they could be and even got my heater fixed. I am very appreciative of the work that was done.” Jewell Wade 88 Oliver Drive “The entire process was very easy and professionally done. Especially since everything was done by volunteers. For my husband who is handicapped (double amputee) this has made his life much easier and I am sure has extended his time with us.” Pat Van Buren 208 Debra Drive
Rebuilding Warner Robins One House At A Time! P.O. Box 8664 Warner Robins, GA 31095-8664
Christmas in April® changed the organization’s name to Rebuilding Together® to better reflect the year-round mission of more than 240 affiliates in all 50 states.
Rebuilding Together is the nation’s largest volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of low income homeowners, particularly people with disabilities and the elderly so that they may continue to live in warmth, ®
safety and independence. This is done at no cost to the homeowner! The organization started in 1973 in Midland, Texas, when a group of church volunteers decided to devote one day in April to repairing homes of lowerincome elderly or disabled people in their community. One of the recipients of their help exclaimed, “Lordy, it was just like Christmas,” and the name stuck. The idea spread from city to city until 1988 when there were 13 affiliates. Then, the existing chapters decided to establish Christmas in April® USA to spread the organization across the land. In 2001
Each April, tens of thousands of volunteers offer an outpouring of help throughout the USA. Corporations, churches, synagogues, civic, city, military and labor organizations tackle sagging roofs, leaking pipes, peeling paint and rotting steps, etc. that are health and safety hazards for people who cannot help themselves. Many affiliates tackle emergency projects and help other non-profit groups all year round. Volunteers say they get far greater rewards than they give. In 1996, the Warner Robins community, including business, civic groups, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, churches, individuals and City of Warner Robins officials joined together to form Christmas in April® Warner Robins, which became official on January 16, 1997. The first workday took place in April 1997 and by 2006 over 453 homes and ten non-profit organizations’ facilities have been improved.
2006 National Impact • 8,900 houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated • 267,000 volunteers donating their time and skills • Work done in 1,879 communities across America • Over 240 affiliates nationwide
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• Delivering $98 million market value
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Cumulatively Rebuilding Together® USA has rehabilitated 105,020 houses and non-profit facilities with over 2.7 million volunteers donating their time and skills, delivering $1 billion in market value.
® Project Sponsor – $ 3,000.00
Signage at Registration Signage at Event House Logo on back of Volunteer T-Shirt Included in event summary
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In order for Warner Robins to keep abreast with nation branding our name changed to Rebuilding Together® Warner Robins on October 12, 2006.
Phone: Fax: E-mail: *You must be 14 years old to participate.
Mission Statement Rebuilding Together® Warner Robins, Inc. in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of low income and elderly and/or disabled homeowners in need. Our volunteers and contractors in coordination restore these homes so that our special citizens stay warm, safe and dry, and can continue to live in dignity and independence.
P.O. Box 8664 Warner Robins, GA 31095-8664 (478) 929-1123