Rebuilding Together Boston

Rebuilding Together® Boston (RTB) is the Boston affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national organization that renovates houses of people unable to pay for essential home repairs and much-needed updates. Non-profit organizations that own their own facilities are also eligible for RTB's assistance. There is no cost to the recipients. RTB organizes and collaborates with skilled workers, tradespeople, volunteers, and other community members and non-profit organizations to meet the pressing needs of our communities through-preserving affordable housing -stabilizing neighborhoods -providing safety, security, and independence to our clients -reducing the risk of homelessness Eligible homeowners are low-income Boston residents including the elderly, disabled, veterans and others in need who are unable to make the needed repairs themselves due to many factors beyond their control.These include rising property taxes; fixed incomes that have not keep pace with the cost of living; and loss of income or financial hardship resulting from medical emergencies or advancing age. Non-profit organizations must own their facility and be unable to pay for the work required out of their yearly budget.