ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL REBUILDING DAY
By Tim Clarke
As the 2025 Rebuilding Day is now in the books it’s time to plan for 2026. Starting in July, applications will be available for the 2026 Rebuilding Day. We are encouraging churches, community organizations, friends, contractors, retailers, and just plain concerned neighbors to recommend those homeowners in need to apply for Rebuilding Day. The process in selecting recipients starts with vetting ownership of the property and evaluation of finances. In November, the Home Selection Committee will visit the sites and evaluate our ability to consider the needed repairs based on our ability to undertake the scope of repairs given our budget at the time, as well as a point score including all factors involved.
In January, notifications will go out to the homeowners. The selection of contractor House Captains will begin as well as Volunteer Coordinators. These people are essential, as they will be the point people between the homeowners and the volunteers. House Captains will schedule time with the homeowner and visit to confirm the extent of the repairs needed and confirm their budget. They will recruit tradespeople, some from their own crews. Volunteer Coordinators supervise the non- trade volunteers that are assigned to them whose jobs include interior cleaning, yard cleanup and some painting. The Rebuilding Together team oversees all the goings on and makes sure all is on track. Diane Davis, who oversees headquarters with a small army of helpers. “Diane’s Army” takes care of volunteer check-in, making breakfast and lunches, writing thank you notes, and so many more things. Thanks go out to “Diane’s Army”. Now you have a peek at what it takes to put on April’s event and why we must get an early start.
At this point we are having a short fall in finances for the coming year. We have applied for several grants and are hoping to hear something positive by the end of the year. So, come tax time, please remember us if possible. You can reach us at the following contacts.
RTMC
P.O. Box 3540
Blue Jay Ca 92317
909-336-3910
Mission Statement
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives
Vision
Safe homes and communities for everyone
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“THANKS”
To our enthusiastic Community Volunteers
People like YOU who make Christmas in April Rebuilding Day
an outstanding success!!
