Rebuilding Together began in 1973, when volunteers in Midland, Texas decided to devote one day in April to repairing and sprucing up the dilapidated homes of low-income, disabled and elderly neighbors in their community. By 1982, the program had reached the Washington, D.C. area, where volunteers included Cabinet members, White House staff, and other national figures. With a commitment to spread the program to every state, Rebuilding Together’s national headquarters was launched in 1988.

Rebuilding Together continues to grow as volunteers pour forth to transform homes and neighborhoods in scores of communities nationwide. Today, the organization operates with 235 affiliates nationwide, works in 1,800 communities, and brings together more than 272,000 volunteers annually to preserve and revitalize 10,000 houses and non-profit facilities. Nationally, Rebuilding Together has delivered over $100 million dollars in market value.

Rebuilding Together – St. Louis was incorporated in March 1992 with the first Rebuilding Day held in May of 1993. In 1993, 105 volunteers worked on five homes. Ten years later, Rebuilding Together - St. Louis completed its 500th home project. By the conclusion of 2007, Rebuilding Together - St. Louis will have worked on over 1,200 homes and 29 community projects in 50 communities on annual Rebuilding Days. The program's only service is to rehab homes of low-income homeowners, which is supported yearly by a crew of more than 2,500 volunteers from the St. Louis metro area.

Municipalities served by Rebuilding Together - St. Louis