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- EIN 91-1606330
- (206) 682-1231
- 580 Industry Dr Tukwila WA 98188-3404 USA
- www.rtseattle.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Home Improvement & Repairs, Homeless & Housing, Housing Rehabilitation, Philanthropy, Unknown, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Rebuilding together seattle brings volunteers and communities together to help low income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence.
Programs: Spring rebuilding day: spring rebuilding day is rebuilding together seattle's flagship program, first launched in 1990. Roughly 1000 volunteers restore about 25 homes and nonprofit facilities in one day with the support of community sponsors and donors every year on the last saturday in april. Also known as national rebuilding day, approximately 3000 homes are restored by roughly 160 affiliates across the country.
team build: the team build program (launched in september 2009) refers to sponsored rebuilding day events that take place throughout the year, outside of spring rebuilding day. Team build is best suited for companies looking for a rewarding team building volunteer opportunity for their employees. Team build allows volunteers and businesses to make a one-day impact in the community while being recognized for their efforts. The average team build project utilizes the support of around 30 volunteers.
safe at home: safe at home, launched in august 2010, is rebuilding together seattle's year-round maintenance program. It provides homeowners with critical home repairs, such as grab bars, flooring, kitchen appliances, security repairs, electric repairs, plumbing repairs and more. Safe at home projects are completed by individual volunteers or small teams of skilled volunteers over one or a few work days.