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http://www.rebuildingphilly.org  
 
http://www.rebuildingphilly.org  
  
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES  
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== OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ==
  
 
The mission of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.  
 
The mission of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.  
  
 
RTP plays a significant role in neighborhood revitalization. Making essential repairs not only helps the homeowner raise his or her quality of life, but also by preserving affordable homeownership, it sets off a positive ripple effect. Homeowners of all ages stabilize neighborhoods.  
 
RTP plays a significant role in neighborhood revitalization. Making essential repairs not only helps the homeowner raise his or her quality of life, but also by preserving affordable homeownership, it sets off a positive ripple effect. Homeowners of all ages stabilize neighborhoods.  
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== Home Repairs  ==
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia offers free home repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-efficient upgrades to make homes safer and healthier. RTP works with organized blocks to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.
  
 
Community organizations are essential to connecting RTP to homeowners in need, providing RTP with neighborhood facilities to assist in the smooth execution of repair projects, and augmenting services to RTP homeowners. RTP's volunteers also make significant physical improvements for a small number of community organizations each year.  
 
Community organizations are essential to connecting RTP to homeowners in need, providing RTP with neighborhood facilities to assist in the smooth execution of repair projects, and augmenting services to RTP homeowners. RTP's volunteers also make significant physical improvements for a small number of community organizations each year.  
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The U.S. census indicates that there are more than 50,000 low-income homeowners in Philadelphia. Many live in homes that were built more than 70 years ago. Simple repair problems (left unattended due to lack of resources) escalate into larger problems that expose homeowners and their families to health and safety risks.  
 
The U.S. census indicates that there are more than 50,000 low-income homeowners in Philadelphia. Many live in homes that were built more than 70 years ago. Simple repair problems (left unattended due to lack of resources) escalate into larger problems that expose homeowners and their families to health and safety risks.  
  
CRITERIA
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== Eligibility ==
  
To be eligible for this program, you must:
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RTP works with organized blocks that have at least 10 homeowners who all need repairs. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia no longer accepts applications for the repair of individual homes. [http://www.rebuildingphilly.org/eligibility '''<u>See this link for details</u>'''].
  
    Live in a targeted neighborhood: 19104 OR 19122 OR 19138 (we accept applications from Veterans in all Philadelphia zip codes)
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==In The News==
Live in a home that you own and be able to provide proof of ownership;
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*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/06/14/rebuilding-together-brotherly-love/ Brotherly Love: Rebuilding Together on a Philly Block], CBS-3, June 14, 2017.
Meet low-income criteria based on HUD standards (80% or less of 2015 Philadelphia median income) and provide proof of income before work begins;
 
  
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 14 June 2017

http://www.rebuildingphilly.org

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The mission of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.

RTP plays a significant role in neighborhood revitalization. Making essential repairs not only helps the homeowner raise his or her quality of life, but also by preserving affordable homeownership, it sets off a positive ripple effect. Homeowners of all ages stabilize neighborhoods.

Home Repairs

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia offers free home repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-efficient upgrades to make homes safer and healthier. RTP works with organized blocks to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.

Community organizations are essential to connecting RTP to homeowners in need, providing RTP with neighborhood facilities to assist in the smooth execution of repair projects, and augmenting services to RTP homeowners. RTP's volunteers also make significant physical improvements for a small number of community organizations each year.

The U.S. census indicates that there are more than 50,000 low-income homeowners in Philadelphia. Many live in homes that were built more than 70 years ago. Simple repair problems (left unattended due to lack of resources) escalate into larger problems that expose homeowners and their families to health and safety risks.

Eligibility

RTP works with organized blocks that have at least 10 homeowners who all need repairs. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia no longer accepts applications for the repair of individual homes. See this link for details.

In The News