OVERVIEW

Rebuilding Together Oakland (RTO) rehabilitates the homes of low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, so they may continue to live in safety, comfort and independence. RTO also rehabilitates nonprofit facilities that directly serve low-income communities. RTO utilizes the hard work of skilled and unskilled volunteers, and leverages financial and in-kind donations to make these improvements at no cost to the homeowners. RTO is able to produce a high return - each dollar donated is leveraged to produce $3 of added value to the community.

RTO was founded in 1993 as an auxiliary program of the Center for Independent Living. In 1995, the organization was incorporated as Christmas in April Oakland and received its 501 (c)(3) nonprofit status. Since 1993, RTO has contributed to the Oakland community: Rehabilitation of over 400 homes and 80 community facilities; Renovations valued at $12 million;Support of 21,000 participating volunteers.

In 2008, Rebuilding Together Oakland made the following contributions to the local community: The renovation of 40 homes and 14 nonprofit facilities; Mobilized over 3,000 volunteers; Installed Safe At Home modifications in over 100 homes;rennovations generated project value of over $1,500,000.

Rebuilding Together Oakland now operates three main programs throughout the year: the flagship April Rebuilding Program, the Block Building Program, and our Safe-At-Home Program. Please support our programs through:

• Project Sponsorships by your company or community organization
• Individual donations
• Skilled and unskilled individual volunteers and volunteer groups
• In-kind donations of materials.