No neighborhood has more families at risk of losing their homes more than the historic Third Ward.  Low-income homeowners in Houston struggle to repair their aging homes so they can remain in their neighborhoods and eventually pass their valuable house to the next generation. 

Rebuilding Together Houston and HP are launching a new initiative – Third Ward Showcase -- to bring hope to families across the Third Ward, a landmark African American community since the 1870s.

“This new initiative is bringing our mission -- Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, and Rebuilding Lives -- to Third Ward,” said Rebuilding Together Houston’s CEO Christine Holland. “There are so many families that want to stay in the neighborhood they helped build, want to repair their home, want to pass it to their kids or grandkids, but they need our help.”

Rebuilding Together Houston will be highlighting the home of Ms. Mary Banks. She’s the widow of a legend, the “Honorary Mayor of Third Ward” Ed Banks. He earned that name for his years of community service, including a successful home repair program. Now it’s time to pay back that service.

Rebuilding Together Houston brought in contractors to make critical licensed repairs: replacing the roof, stabilizing the structure and repairing plumbing. The project is now making safety modifications and installing equipment to prevent slips and falls, respond to possible fires and improve air quality. As a part of the Third Ward Showcase, HP will be providing volunteers to make exterior repairs and donate HP products to the Banks home.

Third Ward Showcase Sponsors

Third Ward Showcase Community Partners

Types of Home Repairs