Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (RTDC) volunteers who work year-round to provide critical repairs for the county”™s most vulnerable neighbors, will host the annual National Rebuilding Day on Saturday, April 30. After a two-year hiatus due to the 2020 Pandemic, 75 volunteers will perform needed improvements to three homes.
“The last few years have shown us the importance of having a safe place to call home,” said Christopher Pels, interim executive director and past RTDC president. “The critical repairs being made in April and that are ongoing all year are improving the physical and mental health of our neighbors, increasing their safety and sense of independence and are improving their economic security and sense of community connection.” The repairs are provided at no cost to neighbors in need. Rebuilding Together Dutchess County is an affiliate of a nationwide organization of neighbors that donate their time and skills to seniors and veterans in need of repairs they cannot afford to make, allowing them to remain in their homes.
NEIGHBORS HELP NEIGHBORS
