Clemson student and Rebuild Upstate volunteer, Greg Agres sees opportunities everywhere. From high school service clubs to the college classroom, Greg believes that “you can help in so many different ways- you just have to work those ways into your schedule and the way you
Resilience. Mrs. P. hails from Sweet Home Alabama. She settled in Greenville after meeting her husband nearly 40 years ago. Shortly after moving into a home she didn’t much like, Mrs. P was determined to renovate it to her liking. Mrs. P is a self-taught
Mrs. B “Be yourself, and make people happy.” This is the mantra Mrs. B lives by. If you are in need of a good laugh and excellent company, stop by Mrs. B’s house. Ms. B is a sister, a mother, a grandmother, and great grandmother.
When we interviewed the Wright family, we expected an empowering story. What we didn’t expect, however, was Mr. Wright to be so moved by a fellow veteran who happened to be volunteering at their home. We took some time to track down Michael, a volunteer
The Wrights Warm. When you enter the Wright’s home, you immediately feel the comfort of countless memories shared here. The Wrights have lived in their home for over 50 years, raising not only their children but anyone else who needed a place to stay. Grounded
Did you know according to the U.S. Department of Energy, low-income homeowners average spending 16.3% of their total annual income on utility bills alone? In addition to needing home repair assistance, many of our homeowners also face the financial burden of high utility bills. With
Rebuild Upstate received $7,500 from the Countybank Foundation GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Countybank Foundation recently made a major donation of volunteer time and funds to Rebuild Upstate. Countybank and Greenwood Capital employees did a blitz repair of three houses in Anderson, Greenville, and Greer on
Meet the Parks Wholesome. You can’t help but smile when you pull up to The Park’s home. The blue-grey shade and ornate details are so inviting and just make you want to go inside. One foot in the door and you are immediately greeted by
Meet Mrs. E Joy. That’s the word I would use to describe Mrs. E. She radiates kindness and compassion, immediately welcoming me into her home. A grandmother to 13 and a great-grandmother to 4, Mrs. E could put anyone at ease. She enjoys the simple
Rebuild Upstate receives $15,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation GREENVILLE, S.C. – The foundation created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a $15,000 grant. Following his retirement from Family Dollar in 2003, Leon Levine began his second
