REBUILDING HOUSton, oNE HOME AT A TIME

Rebuilding Together Houston is the region’s expert in home repair and disaster recovery. We believe that everyone has a right to a safe, healthy, and resilient home that protects them against disaster. Income-eligible homeowners, including veterans, seniors, and working families are living in homes that are hazardous to their health. Without our services, the families we serve are in danger of potential displacement and homelessness. We estimate that over 100,000 low-income families in Houston and Harris County need our services.

We are the only organization in our region to provide free home repairs for hundreds of families annually. We employ licensed contractors to return homes to a safe condition, adding 20 years or more of life to each home, protecting families against health hazards such as leaking roofs, collapsing floors, dangerous electrical systems, no hot water, and lack of heat or air conditioning.

In the last 44 years, we have served more than 15,000 neighbors at no cost to them. Our work improves the safety and structural integrity of homes that are passed down from generation to generation, helping to preserve the character of Houston neighborhoods by keeping families in communities they helped to build. For the cost of building one new house, we can repair up to 12.

National Rebuilding Month in action

This April, Rebuilding Together Houston celebrated National Rebuilding Month with the support of presenting sponsor CenterPoint Energy, bringing together volunteers and partners to improve safe and healthy housing in Houston’s East End.

At the center of this effort is Ms. Juana Tolentino. At 95, she is a widow, mother of 10, grandmother of 31, and great grandmother of 32 who has lived in her home for more than 50 years. Following critical repairs completed by Rebuilding Together Houston, including a new roof, upgraded electrical system, and accessibility improvements, she can continue to age in place safely with the support of her family.

CenterPoint Energy contributed through both contractor and volunteer efforts. Their contractors supported the home through their Home Weatherization Program, while volunteers completed exterior projects such as painting, landscaping, and rescreening the porch.

National Rebuilding Month highlights what is possible when communities come together. Through partnerships like CenterPoint Energy, we are strengthening neighborhoods and ensuring more of our neighbors can remain safely in the homes they love.

Extreme Weather Assistance

Qualified homeowners throughout Harris County can receive free window A/C and heating units, and more, installed by our team at RTH. Contact our Client Services representatives at 713-659-2511 to learn more.