PROGRAMS

October Block Building Program
October 10 & 17, 2009

Each fall, RTO focuses its efforts on a single neighborhood, rehabilitating several low-income homes on a single block. In addition, RTO performs block-wide improvements including debris removal and graffiti abatement. In October 2008, with the help of 700 volunteers, RTO renovated six homes as well as the Elmhurst Middle School in the Elmhurst neighborhood.

April Rebuilding Program
National Rebuilding Day: April 24, 2010

Hundreds of volunteers come together during the last two weekends in April to help restore the homes of their low-income neighbors. These homes, in addition to community facilities that provide direct services to low-income communities, have fallen into disrepair. Home repairs focus on safety, comfort and independence for our clients, and include carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, glazing, weather-stripping, window replacement, locksmithing, landscaping, yard work and debris removal. In April 2009 RTO renovated 32 homes and 9 community centers.

 

Safe-At-Home Program
Year round

In 2006 Rebuilding Together Oakland initiated its year round “Safe-At-Home” minor home modification program. This program targets seniors and disabled persons in need of minor home repairs. When the appropriate modifications are determined, one or two volunteers work for a few hours installing critical home modifications such as grab bars and handrails, door and faucet grips, shower bench assist units, safety lights, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms, and other items as needed. For more information please see our brochure, press release and Safe-at-Home Homeowner and Caregiver applications.