Together We Are Making A Difference!

Program Year 2010 Activities:

Annual Event Day on Saturday, April 24, 2010 was a huge success.  Thanks to all the volunteers who participated.  A special "thank you" to all the House Captains--you are the key to the success of the day. 

Also, thank you to all the in-kind and financial contributors.  Your continued support is crucial to our program. 

Fifteen houses were repaired and modified in Harrisburg, Steelton, Halifax, New Cumberland, Shermansdale, Enola, Mechanicsburg, New Kingston and Carlisle.  Over 230 volunteers participated.

Thank for your continued support of our program!

Program Year 2009 Activities:

Wednesday, November 19, 2009

The Apartment Association of Central PA (www.aacpofpa.com) and their Property Management Group members worked on 13 houses throughout the community.

Week of October 26, 2009

Room to Rebuild - Choice Hotel (e.g. Comfort Inn) employees worked on a house in Harrisburg.  

Monday, October 5, 2009

Pennsylvania Association of Realtors volunteered their time to rehab the new office for New Hope Ministries in Mechanicsburg. 

Friday, September 11, 2009

The United Way Day of Caring - Employees from Alexander Building Construction repaired a house in Harrisburg.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

As part of President Obama’s request to renew America through volunteerism,Mr. Handyman of the West Shore, part of the full-service home repair and maintenance franchise, donated time of two Mr. Handyman technicians to help repair houses in Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

As part of their StayMission project week, the Paxton Presbyterian Church congregation worked on a house in Harrisburg.  Due to the weather, their project was extended to additional weekends. 

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Neighborhood Works Project- Pathstone (www.pathstone.org) employees will be volunteering their time repairing a house for a low-income family in Harrisburg.

Saturday, April 25,2009- Our Annual Event Day was very successful thanks to over 230 volunteers working together to repair 16 houses in Steelton, Bressler, Harrisburg, Lemoyne, Enola, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle and one non-profit center, the United Methodist Children's Home in Mechanicsburg.

Thanks to our house captains for leading the volunteers in making the necessary repairs. 

Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Bowling Fundraising Event sponsored by the Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania (www.aacpofpa.com) was a huge success.  All the attendees had a great time.  

The proceeds (over $1,242) will help purchase materials and supplies for repair/modification work on low-income homeowners' homes and non-profit centers.

Saturday, February 21, 2009- Pepsi Bottling Group project

Over 35 employees from the Harrisburg Pepsi Bottling Group volunteered their time to refurbish the Silence of Mary Home (www.thesilenceofmary.org) on Market Street in Harrisburg.  Sue Rudy, Executive Director of the home was thrilled with what was accomplished in just one day.  The volunteers painted on all three floors including the floors; removed wall paper; stalled blinds and smoke/CO detectors; handled plumbing and electrical issues, etc.  Thanks to House Captain, Curtis Love for leading the group and working on the home during his own time. 

The Pepsi Bottling Group provided a $10,000 grant to help support this project.

Program Year 2008 Activities:

November 20 - Apartment Association of Central PA Project

It was a very successful day thanks to the following property management groups who worked on 11 houses in Harrisburg, Carlisle, York and Steelton: 

The Apartment Gallery, Madison Apartment Group, Triple Crown, Boyd Wilson and RestoreCore.  In addition Acadia Windows and Doors donated customed windows for a house in Harrisburg.

Thank you to The Apartment Association of Central PA who purchased all the materials and supplies for the project.

November 15 - The Ladies Half Alternative Gift Fair 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg participated in the Alternative Gift Fair “Gifts that Give” at the Central Pennsylvania College Conference Center. Other non-profit groups will be participating. This fair is sponsored by the Ladies Half, a Women’s Giving Circle (www.theladieshalf.org). Thank you to everyone who came out on that rainy day and contributed to RTGH--$270 was raised.

United Way Day of Caring

On Friday, September 5, 2008, RTGH participated in the Day of Caring.

Cummins Power employees worked on a house in Harrisburg.The group was led by House Captain, Barabara Whitehead and George Dilks provided plumbing support.

Pyramid Construction employees worked on a house in Carlisle.The group was led by House Captain, Bob Souder.

NRG Energy employees worked on a house in Steelton.The group was led by House Captain Tim Basehore.

HSBC Joined Up To Give Back

On Friday, June 13, 2008, Beneficial Finance and Household Finacial Corporation partnered with Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg to work on the Lisburn Community Fire Department, 1800 Main Street, Lisburn, Mechanicsburg LisburnCommunityFireCoInfo@Comcast.net.  Local and regional branch employees traveled to Lisburn to paint the massive pavilion; mulch; stain picnic tables, etc.  Over 80 volunteers participated in this activity.  HSBC sponsored the project which also included the installation of an air conditioner unit in their social hall.  Thanks to House Captains Roger Olson and Dave Powell who led the volunteers.

AARP Livable Communities Initiative www.aarp.org/pa

On Friday, May 8, 2008, the local AARP employees located in Harrisburg teamed up with Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg to help repair and modify the Edgement Senior Center, 2400 Oxford Avenue, Harrisburg.  House Captain, Tim Basehore lead the team of 15 volunteers.  They replaced broken windows; painted; installed new doors and fluorescent bulbs; assembled park benches; replaced rotted floor boards, etc.  AARP sponsored the senior center project.

National Event Day

On Saturday April 28, 2008, Greater Harrisburg repaired and modified 14 houses in Harrisburg, Middletown, Steelton, New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle and two nonprofit centers - The Promise Place in Steelton and the United Methodist Children Home in Mechanicsburg.

Over 230 individuals volunteered their time, talent and treasures including many local contractors.  The following groups were represented:

API, Bobby Rahal Toyota Lexus, Colonial Park United Church of Christ, Faculty and staff of Dauphin Count Vocational Technical School, Dirty Dog Hauling, G.T. Watts, GutterGuys, Hummelstown Church of Christ, Lions Club (Capitol and Harrisburg), Mosher Services, Paxtang United Methodist Church, PHFA, Second United Church of Christ, Silver Springs Presbyterian Church, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, United Parcel Services (UPS), West Shore Upper Cluster United Methodist Churches, Wilson Roofing. There were also many friends and families represented on this event day.

Special thanks to the Patriot News, WGAL-TV8, Fox 43, WHTM-TV 27 and WHP-TV 21 for providing excellent coverage of our National Event Day!

The purchase of the supplies, materials, food and t-shirts were made possible by the many financial and in-kind sponsors/contributors that continually support our program. 

However, most of the recognition belongs to our House Captains.  Without them, "the show would not go on." They meet with the homeowners, evaluate the repairs that need to be made--measure, calculate, solicit for volunteers, purchase and transports the supplies, assign the tasks to the volunteers and leads the group to a successful work day.

Repairs made this year include:  roof repairs/replacement; ceiling tiles replaced; walls painted; drywall installed; floors ripped up and replaced; handrails installed in bathrooms; outside handrails installed; bathtub wallsreplaced; sinks replaced; porches repaired; electrical outlets and GIFs added; additional lighting installed; powder room converted to house a rollin shower; yard cleanup; mulching and planting, inoperable boilers, refrigerators, stoves replaced; outside steps built and windows replaced, etc.  

Program Year 2007 Activities:

Honeywell Pottsville

On Saturday, July 14, 2007, Honeywell Pottsville employees partnered with RT and volunteered their time to paint the Avenues (formerly UCP) senior center hallway; created an outdoor seating area for the seniors and mulched the child development playground.  Benches were also purchased for additional outside seating.

Honeywell Hometown Solutions Foundation is a national sponsor for Rebuilding Together and RTGH received a contribution from them.

Beneficial (Member HSBC Group)

On Tuesday, August 28, 2007, the Beneficial Branch Office employees from Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Pottsville, Hanover, York and Cleona partnered with RT and volunteered their time to work at the PA Association for the Blind office in Enola.  They also worked at the York Easter Seals Child Development Center.  The volunteers painted classrooms; removed and installed new carpet; mulched the playgrounds and beds and assembled sandboxes.  The additions enabled the Center to enroll more children. 

Beneficial is a national sponsor for Rebuilding Together and gave a contribution to RTGH.

The United Way Day of Caring www.uwcr.org

While RTGH does not receive funding from the United Way, we are members of their Volunteer Center.  On Friday, September 7, 2007, the following companies worked on houses in Harrisburg, Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg:  Sovereign Bank; Cummin Powers and Carpenters Union.

Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania www.aacpofpa.com

On Tuesday, November 13, 2007, individuals from the Apartment Association sponsored and volunteered their time repairing and modifying four houses in the City of Harrisburg and Steelton. 

Apartment Association also sponsored a Charity Bowling Event on Saturday, January 13, 2008 at ABC East.  All lanes were filled and everyone had a great time.  Over $1,200 was raised for RTGH. 

Thank you to all our volunteers and financial contributors - we couldn't do it without you!

Upcoming Events:

October 20:  Realtors Reach Out - PA Association of Realtors employees will be working on the Rutherford House in Harrisburg.

October 21:  Realtors Reach Out - Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors employees will be working on some houses in Harrisburg and Steelton.

November:Apartment Association of Central PA Project

United Way Day of Caring

Over 35 PBG employees volunteered their time to work on the Silence of Mary non-profit center which offers shelter and "home/family" conditions for the homeless.  Sue Rudy, Executive Director of the shelter was thrilled with the work the volunteers were able to accomplish in one day.  The house was being prepared to open their doors in March 2009. 

There was lots of painting on all three floors including the floors; plumbing and electrical issues resolved; broken windows replaced, new blinds installed along with smoke/CO detectors, etc. 

 PBG provided a $10,000 grant to support this project. 

October is Realtors Reach Out Month