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Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies Concludes Rebuilding Together Improves Home Accessibility, Safety and Health

WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2013 – Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, announced today that Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies has published a working paper, which found significant improvements in health and safety, improvements in accessibility, and energy use for those served by the Rebuilding Together affiliate network.

Celebrating Exceptional Rebuilding Together Leaders at our National Conference

Celebrating Exceptional Rebuilding Together Leaders at our National Conference

Conference_Photo Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2012 – Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that believes in a safe and healthy home for every person, awarded five team members with their Of the Year Awards.

Each year, the Of the Year awards are presented to select members of Rebuilding Together's affiliate network for exceptional leadership in their affiliate and their communities. These leaders are nominated by members of their affiliate's staff and board. The winners show outstanding work and dedication to providing a safe and healthy home to low-income families.

Sears Commits to Help New York Residents Move from Recovery to Rebuilding During the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Sears Commits to Help New York Residents Move from Recovery to Rebuilding During the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Continued Rebuilding Efforts Include Appliance Offers and Commitment to Rebuild Area Homes with Rebuilding Together

Press Release - Nov. 20, 2012 Sears_Commits_to_Disaster_RElief
[Pictured L-R: Rebuilding Together CEO Gary A. Officer, Sears Holdings CEO Lou D'Ambrosio, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo]

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., (Nov. 20, 2012) – Following a meeting with Governor Cuomo of New York, one of America's largest retailers, Sears, has committed its continued assistance with the East Coast rebuilding effort and the after-effects of Hurricane Sandy with programs that will bring much needed supplies and discounts on appliances to the New York area. Additionally, Sears along with its partner, non-profit Rebuilding Together, has made a commitment to rebuild 100 homes in the storm-affected areas.

"I personally reached out to Sears and asked them to help our community and they eagerly came up with programs that would be of immediate assistance," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York. "I am challenging other retailers to please step-up and get involved."