Rebuilding Together
Washington County
12555 SW 4th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
Ph: 503.644.4544
Fax: 503.469.0219

Who We Are

• Who We Are- We are a leading local volunteer housing rehabilitation/preservation organization that, in partnership with the community, repairs and rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, those with disabilities and families with dependent children, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. We have been performing these free repairs in Washington County since 1994.



• What We Do- Low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners and families with dependent children often have no place to turn to when the roof begins to leak or the furnace quits working. Our goal is to assure that these people can get the housing rehabilitation help they need. Repairs may include dry-rot repairs, painting, roof repair or replacement, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, yard debris removal, window and door replacement, accessibility modifications and many other tasks.



• Who We Help- The number of low-income homeowners increases each year. Currently there are 24 million low-income homeowner households and that number is expected in increase dramatically. More and more of these homeowners are placed in the position of choosing between vital necessities such as food or medicine and a roof that does not leak. According to census figures over 15,000 seniors living in Washington County are disabled. It is estimated that thousands of elderly people are living in poverty level standards in Washington County.



• When We Work- Our major rehabilitation efforts culminate on National Rebuilding Day, which is always the last Saturday in April each year. On this day we repair or rehabilitate in some way between 15-34 homes that have been selected throughout Washington County. The deadline to apply for National Rebuilding Day is in December every year. Applications can be obtained from social service agencies, or by calling the office at (503) 644-4544. We also have a year-round "Emergency Small Repair Program" and a monthly "Mid-Sized Repair Program". Applications can be obtained from calling the above phone number.


• Our Results- Last fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, volunteers donated over 3,470 hours to assist 125 families with 158 separate repairs, rehabilitations, and accessibility modifications in Washington County. Most of the homeowners were elderly, disabled or families with dependent children. From skilled craftspeople, businessmen and women, students, church and civic groups and just about anyone over 14 who can wield a paintbrush or a rake takes part in this “neighbor helping neighbor” effort. A conservative estimated value of these repairs is $ 244,145.02, which includes materials, services and labor. Like us on Facebook.
  
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