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Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh
is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly or have disabilities, so they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Various corporations, building trade unions, foundations and agencies provide funding and materials and more than 1000 volunteers donate their time to this successful program every year. They are neighbors helping neighbors by revitalizing homes, communities and lives.

Traditionally, the major emphasis and largest portion of repair projects occurred on Rebuilding Day, a one-day blitz build event that takes place the last Saturday of April. However, in 2000, RTP developed Corporate Workday projects and Operation Urgent Care a year round emergency repair program. Special funding for year round services is provided by Foundations and special partnerships with local utility companies, the Allegheny County Area Agency and corporations. Elderly homeowners seeking assistance with emergency plumbing, roofing and electrical problems and safety modifications can find free repair support twelve months a year to alleviate a crisis.

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh assists elderly individuals living in Allegheny County. They are people who have worked hard to maintain their homes in the past, but have become physically frail and financially unable to continue with the upkeep of their homes. Many of the homes have deteriorated to the point of being unsafe and unlivable.

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh provides repair, renovation and modifications services for these homeowners including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, concrete, weatherization, lock repair, safety modifications, trash removal and cleaning. Often the work done in the home helps to restore their dignity and improve living conditions.