"National Rebuilding Day is a wonderful way to celebrate our year-roundefforts in the communities in which we serve," said Gary A. Officer,President & CEO, Rebuilding Together. Continued Officer. "At a time whenthe nation is dealing with an unprecedented housing crisis, there is anoverwhelming need for our work. We make it possible for homeowners toremain in safe and healthy homes, keep their independence and dignity andpreserve home equity, which in many cases is the sole source of personalwealth."

Several major national corporate sponsors are on board to support NationalRebuilding Day including Sears with Heroes at Home helping militaryfamilies and veterans, the American Petroleum Institute supporting energyefficiency in home rehabilitation, and Lowe's, sponsor of the Safe &Healthy Homes initiative.

National Rebuilding Day also kicks off a series of major events includingthe first annual HGTV Change the World. Start at Home communityrevitalization and environmental education campaign from April 28th throughMay 2nd. The week-long HGTV event will feature the completion of majorcommunity revitalization projects in partnership with Rebuilding Together,National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Natural Resources DefenseCouncil. HGTV celebrities along with hundreds of volunteers will lend ahand in five cities -- Denver, Baltimore, Twin Cities, New Orleans andWashington, DC.

"This year alone, with the help of an army of over 200,000 volunteers,Rebuilding Together expects to complete 10,000 home and community centerprojects nationwide, starting with this herculean effort on NationalRebuilding Day," said Officer. "This ambitious goal recognizes our 20 yearsof service to the community and the strength of our affiliate network goingforward."

About Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization workingto preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods byproviding free home repair and modification services to those in need. Withthe help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades people, the supportof local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Togetheraffiliates in America's largest cities and smallest towns make lifeconsiderably better for thousands of low-income homeowners.

In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together alsorehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repairprograms that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programsdedicated to energy efficiency, veteran's housing, and disaster recoveryand reconstruction.

Rebuilding Together is currently celebrating 20 years as a nationalorganization and the completion of over 100,000 homes thanks to the effortsof more than 200 affiliates nationwide.

For more information, visit www.RebuildingTogether.org.

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