For the Origins Greenville church community, it’s about loving God and loving the city. The community prides itself on being relational – so the opportunity to serve a Rebuild Upstate homeowner beyond just repairs is important. In the church’s nine-year history, the Origins team has partnered with Rebuild Upstate numerous times. Before working with Rebuild…
Rebuild Upstate to begin repairs on 100th home of 2019. Greenville, S.C. – On July 1, 2019 Rebuild Upstate will begin repairs on its 100th home of 2019. The Piedmont area home will be receiving extensive repairs including bathroom plumbing repairs, new HVAC, electrical repairs, new windows, and new water-resistant flooring. Rebuild Upstate receives public…
June is National Homeownership Month! Rebuild Upstate exists to repair the homes of our low-income neighbors by making homes safer, healthier, and more livable. By focusing on repairing owner-occupied homes, we protect a financial asset, we protect equity, we protect communities and help neighborhoods thrive. 68% of South Carolina residents live in owner-occupied housing.…
Repairing a home protects one of a homeowner’s greatest assets – their home equity. For many, they feel pressured to sell due to neighborhood turnover or because their house does not meet their needs physically. Rebuild Upstate ensures the house meets their needs so homeowners maintain their choice. Repairs done by Rebuild Upstate volunteers can…
When St. Andrew’s Episcopal raised funds to repair and maintain their West End church, they dutifully committed to repairing homes for their neighbors in the West End. As volunteers, their community embraced the opportunity to serve their community joyfully – and they chose to accomplish that with Rebuild Upstate. Rusty Infinger, church missions committee…
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. In order to recognize those who go above and beyond, we hosted the “Because of You BBQ” Supporter Appreciation event this week. Please join us in celebrating the following individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our mission. Home Repair Warriors These individuals served 50+…
Ms. J.C. has had a life full of wonderful memories. Among them are climbing the Eiffel Tower and standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Her favorite memory, however, is entering her home 40 years ago and hearing her children say “wow, we’ve got our own house.” From that moment on, the family had…
Of the 18 years worth of memories in their home, Mr. and Mrs. Huff say none compare to raising 4 great-grandchildren in their home. “Granny and grandpa” have led exciting and fulfilling lives. Mr. and Mrs. Huff have just as much excitement to come during the next few months. Mr. Huff will be fitted with…
Independence and the ability to stay in your home with the one you love – this is how Rebuild Upstate volunteers have blessed Mark and Rhonda Turnbull. “We would not have been able to stay in our home if not for Rebuild Upstate,” Rhonda says. “Mark’s mobility was becoming increasingly limited, and it was…
Ralph Breeze revisits favorite memories every time he looks out into his front yard. “That dogwood tree over there is bent because my grandson used to sit on it, and I sure enjoyed watching him drive his toy car down the hill. He’d get stuck in the ditch on the bottom of the yard, and…