Our Mission:

Bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of people in need.

History

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Rebuilding Together Orange County began as an affiliate of Christmas in April* and incorporated in 1992.  The first community project working on four homes was actually accomplished in 1991 through a generous gift and volunteer work of the Junior League of Orange County.  As a fledgling organization, RTOC continued for many years on a part time and almost exclusively volunteer basis with a single signature event known as “National Rebuilding Day” which occurred annually on the last Saturday in April.  By 2001 the Rebuilding Together branding was adopted and in 2003 year ‘round operations began when the first and current full-time executive director came on board.
During the first ten years 222 homes and facilities were improved.  Since 2003, RTOC has worked on over 150 homes and non-profits each year and has now worked in 30 of 34 Orange County cities.  Rebuilding Together is the largest home rehabilitation organization in the country, and RTOC is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative of the more than 200 affiliates nationwide.  Over the years, RTOC has utilized the enthusiasm and efforts of over 22,000 Orange County volunteers surpassing 1,200 sites.  Our services represent a service delivery fair market value in excess of $8.25 million.
 
Rebuilding Together gifts are leveraged by a 4:1 ratio, thanks to the help of donated services and materials and volunteers.  The average cost of a home rehabilitation is approximately $2,600.  While each household’s needs are unique and requires careful assessment of socioeconomic conditions and guidelines, RTOC is often able to impact the lives of family members other than the older adult in the household.  By going into homes to address safety issues, RTOC is able to raise household member awareness and make recommendations that may improve not only the quality of living but also reduce the risk of falls…usually, modest solutions can accomplished this!