The last Saturday in April is National Rebuilding Day and three Dutchess County homeowners received critical home repairs and accessibility modifications at no cost through Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley’s (RTHV) program. With the support of volunteers from five local organizations and businesses and the generous donation of in-kind materials and services from five local businesses RTHV was able to make a positive difference throughout the community. The local nonprofit has been serving the Dutchess County region for over three decades and has recently expanded service into Ulster County, where it is currently working on several inaugural projects. Since its founding 32 years ago Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley has repaired almost 1,100 area homes.
“I am profoundly grateful for the incredible dedication and selflessness displayed by our volunteers on National Rebuilding Day,” said Darcy McCourt, RTHV executive director. “Their unwavering commitment to lending a helping hand embodies the very essence of community spirit. Our supporters and volunteers are the cornerstone of our mission, serving as the building blocks for the revitalization of homes, lives and communities across the Hudson Valley.” Among the organizations lending a helping hand and supplies were Central Hudson Electric & Gas, Herring Sanitation Service, Recycle Depot and Consigli Construction. The program enables qualified low-income homeowners the ability to live in a safe and healthy home. Without such assistance, many would be forced to leave their homes or continue to be cost-burdened by the needed critical home, safety and accessibility repairs.
