Rebuilding Together’s Home Modification Projects and Programs for the Elderly

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This program is targeted towards low income seniors and families that own their homes and require assistance maintaining their home in livable condition or whose disabilities require that home modifications are made to enable them to continue residing in their home.  The installation of ramps, handrails, special lighting and other safety improvements is typical of the work performed by the organization’s volunteers.

Applications for assistance are accepted and reviewed by local Rebuilding Together chapters. In addition, eligibility criteria are determined locally. Typically the organization focuses on lower income households, or households whose combined income is lower than the median income for the area in which they serve. Proof of household income is requested in the application process.  Find your local Rebuilding Together affiliate to apply.

This program is targeted towards veterans, their families, caregivers and/or widow and widowers. Most frequently the program modifies homes and home access to make them accessible to wheelchair bound veterans, this includes the construction of ramps and remodeling bathrooms, hallways and kitchens to help veterans maintain their independence.

The program is open to all honorably discharged veterans who own their homes and are in need of home modifications to maintain their independence.  Services are provided by the local Rebuilding Together affiliates and applications are accepted and reviewed at the local level.  Interested individuals can find their local Rebuilding Together affiliate on this webpage.

Formerly known as Christmas in April, this program occurs on a single day or a few days each April during which 1000s of volunteers work to make home modifications across the country.  The program focuses on low income families and seniors with disabilities.  Improvements and modifications are typically limited to those which can be completed in a single day and managed by volunteers. For example, the installation of handrails might be a likely project while re-modeling a bathroom might be seen as too extensive an effort.

Applications are accepted and reviewed by the local Rebuilding Together affiliates.  Many of the chapters have application filing windows from June to October although some extend as late as February.  Additionally, some chapters have expanded their projects to include a 2nd re-building day in other months.  It is important to check with your local Rebuilding Together affiliate for more information about the program in your area.