“I can stay in my home and I got my independence back.” Mrs. Shirley is extremely friendly and a joy to be around. Ms. Shirley loves being around people so much, she chose to work in domestic service. She helped raise four sets of children
Mr. Roberts is a proud Anderson County resident and has been for the past twenty-seven years. He’s known for his kindness and loves tinkering and wood-working. In fact, he built the mobile home he lives in now on the plot of land he bought when
“I’m Good Here”: Meet Ms. Cynthia A Florida native who is now a Greenville resident, Ms. Cynthia has lived in the Upstate since 2005. Ms. Cynthia loves volunteering for the City of Greenville more than anything. From Artisphere to beer festivals, you name it and
Home Repairs for Christmas: Meet Ms. Nancy As a single parent of three children (all with the same birthday), Mrs. Nancy was constantly on the hunt for affordable housing. As a young mother, she was forced to relocate her family every two years in order
Homeowner Mr. Herman loves a lot of things. He loves joking around and he loves a good book. Most of all, he loves his children. Herman has three sons and one daughter. After four months in Vietnam, he received a letter accompanied by a photo
Ms. Paulette isn’t one to sit back. When her 50-year-old home became unsafe, she reached out to the team at Rebuild Upstate. Her windows were broken, her bathroom hard to use, and her floor was a tripping hazard. But that’s not the end of her
Joyful, humble, and devout are a few words that describe homeowner Mrs. B. Shaped by her family’s faith, Mrs. B has sacrificed time and money and even opened her home so that the people close to her are taken care of. She dearly loves the
“I had no idea there were people out there still coming together as a genuine group of people that cared.” It took bravery for Ms. K, who has always been independent, to ask for help. This Steel Magnolia is 89-years-old. She is well-traveled, well-read, and
“You are not disabled. You are handicapped, but still able.” Ms. D, physically limited by severe nerve damage, remembers the words of her mother. Life-threatening health challenges forced Ms. D to adjust to a new normal as a young adult. These days, years after her
Tragedy, hardship, and uncertainty can strike unexpectedly, often due to circumstances we can’t control. Rebuild Upstate homeowner Ms. S faced uncertainty in home and health this Christmas. Ms. S is a hard-working, devoted mother who has lived in her home for 30 years. Neighbored by
