Recent

Projects

Senior veteran Door repair and replacement and repair again

June 17th & 18th, 2023
Someone had broken through the front door to a senior veteran’s home while he was at the hospital, so we installed a new front door, matching deadbolts and locks for the front and back doors. Thanks to Karen for your help.

Part TWO:
Veteran story part 2. We received a phone call early this morning from the veteran that we just put the new door and locks in his home. He said that his (occasional) roommate had died and the police had to kick in the front door to get into the house. He didn’t hear her come in because the new door was so quiet, and she must have locked it before she passed out (OD’d). He couldn’t get to the door in time before they kicked it in. Good news is that the door and locks worked perfectly, but the bad news is that we had to rebuild the frame. #veteransdeservebetter

wheelchair ramp build for local veteran undergoing cancer treatment

June 14th, 2023
We had an amazing couple of days working with the great folks at Olin Winchester. We built a wheelchair ramp for a local veteran that is having difficulty walking due to nerve damage in his feet after chemotherapy. It turned out great. Check out the pictures of the crew. Continued thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your support.

Deck and wheelchair ramp build with the help of Olin Winchester

June 8th, 2023
I had the pleasure of working the past couple of days with some great folks from our newest corporate sponsor, Olin Winchester. We are building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled veteran and his wife. We got it almost completed but ran out of deck boards (delivery error). Thanks to such an amazing crew and as always, thanks to the Agency for Community Transit and to Aidan for helping out also.

Our 10th wheelchair ramp of the season!

May 27th, 2023
We completed another wheelchair ramp today – this is the 10th of the season, so far. Thanks to the AMAZING help of Andrei, Lindsey and Aidan, this one was completed in record time. I had someone ask me how much it would cost to build a simple ramp like this one. If you can find someone to do it, a ramp like this one cost around $5,000 to have one built. These are not just home improvements; they are life improvements. As always, thanks to the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) for your continued support.

Wheelchair ramp for chair bound teen in Foster Care

May 25th, 2023
We received a call from DCFS about a 15-year-old boy who was wheelchair bound due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy. They asked if we could help. He and his sister are in a foster home, and he has to be carried into the house. He is going to have back surgery soon to help stabilize and straighten out his spinal cord – he’ll never walk, but this will help him breathe better. Today was the first time that he was able to get out of the house without being carried up the stairs. Thanks for your help, Abraham. Much thanks to Whitney at Foundation 6141 for sponsoring this project.

New wheelchair ramp for housebound Senior

May 17th, 2023
We just finished up this wheelchair ramp for a local senior who had not been out of the house since November. She couldn’t wait to get outside to see how her hostas were doing. Thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your continued support.

Safety fencing installed for veteran

May 9th, 2023
We were contacted by a building inspector because he had to cite a 78-year-old veteran for an unsafe situation on his property. The veteran had already fallen off the retaining wall, knocked himself out and had to get surgery on his shoulder; so, the situation was really unsafe. When we did a site visit and met with the homeowners, they asked if they could pay us in installments, because they couldn’t afford to get it fixed. When I explained that we would do the work for free, she started crying, he started crying and I started tearing up also. They absolutely loved the final outcome.

Clever Wheelchair Ramp for Local Homeowner

May 6th, 2023
We finished up another wheelchair ramp today – thanks to Zach for helping get it wrapped up. We had to work this on an angle, which is not always fun to do, but it came out great. The homeowner was thrilled.
 
Thanks as always to the Agency for Community Transit for your ongoing support.

Painting & New Flooring

May 4th, 2023

Another day, another amazing group of volunteers. Thanks to Cork Tree Creative for coming out today and helping to paint and install flooring at this local veteran’s home. He and his wife absolutely LOVE the changes that you guys have made. You are incredible.

We also installed a new ceiling fan, kitchen light and hallway light. The homeowners are incredibly happy with the way everything turned out.

Rebuild Day 2023!

April 29th, 2023

We had another amazing crew today for Rebuilding Day working on fixing up a veteran’s home.  We helped build a wheelchair ramp, installed a new back door and cleaned up the yard.

Thanks to the great folks at 2 Rivers Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who worked together to get this project done. And thanks to Marvin and Ray for coming back today to finish it up. I had such a great time working with such great folks. The homeowner is thrilled. Thanks also to the Agency for Community Transit for their continued support.#RebuildDay

HUGE Remodeling Project for Local Veteran

April 6th - 28th, 2023
We can’t usually take on such a big project because of the expense, but thanks to the Home Depot’s Foundation that helps out Veterans, we will be able to help renovate this bathroom and hallway.
 
HUGE thanks to #teamdepot for coming out and helping a local Veteran. Even with the rain, we managed to do a lot of much needed yard work, paint the outside columns as well as insulate and drywall most of the hall & bathroom. We were also able to set the shower walls today. Special thanks to the amazing folks at Embrich Plumbing for their support on this project…they donated their time and materials to help this Veteran.
 
So many companies and people to thank. The Home Depot Foundation for making this project possible, Embrich Plumbing, Randy Moore (electric), Vallow Flooring, Troy Garage Door, RedBox+ (dumpster), and all of the amazing volunteers who helped get this Veteran’s project done. Check out the before and after pictures.

New deck build

April 25th, 2023

We have had the great folks from Olin/Winchester helping out the past couple of days on some projects. They were amazing to work with, when I wanted to quit – they wanted to keep working. We managed to tear down and rebuild a deck as well as tear down another deck at another job site. They also installed a handrailing and fix a loose step. Thanks to all.

Yard work, new stairs, and a wheelchair ramp

April 22nd, 2023

We had an AMAZING crew from Home Depot helping build a wheelchair ramp this weekend. The team went so far above and beyond! The Home Depot crew even mowed the grass, cleaned up the yard, planted flowers and buried the drain tile! The homeowner couldn’t wait until we were finished to come outside and check out all of the improvements. Please check out all of these pictures. Go #teamdepot!

Complicated Bathroom Renovation

April 8th, 2023
Well, it was another one of those days. Just about everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. It started with a soft spot in the bathroom floor and ended up replacing a big chunk of the subfloor, replacing the toilet, including the shut-off valve and plumbing up to the toilet. We also installed new bathroom flooring.

Replacing An Old Aluminum Ramp

March 7th, 2023
We finished up this wheelchair ramp and steps over the weekend. The homeowner is thrilled with the end result.  The homeowner had an aluminum ramp that is failing – the welds are breaking and it’s not safe anymore. Thanks to Zach and Josh for your help and as always, thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for you continued support.
 
“This group of volunteers and sponsors is the very best to seniors and veterans. I appreciate all the help and support they gave me and continue to give to others. Blessings.”

Another Successful Wheelchair ramp despite the cold & snow

March 15th, 2023
A huge shout out to Walt and Abraham for helping finish this wheelchair ramp for a local veteran. It was a big project and it turned out great. As always, thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for their support.
 
“The cold and even the snow flurries won’t stop us from honoring our veterans. Today we were able to partner with Chris at Rebuilding Together SW Illinois to build a wheelchair ramp for a local veteran.”
 
Thanks to Walt and Abraham for helping out in the cold weather today. The wheelchair ramp is really coming together nicely.

Our First Wheelchair Ramp of 2023

March 7th, 2023
We finished up our first wheelchair ramp of 2023 today. Thank you, Cindy, Justin and Walt for your help in pulling this all together. And as always, thank you to the Agency for Community Transit for your continued support. The homeowner was able to get out of her house without being carried for the first time in almost a year.

Veteran project with the help of Scott Air Force Base, and Gateway Family Church

February 26th, 2023
We had a great turnout and amazing helpers today on another veteran’s project. We removed the doors and windows that were leaking and installed new insulation, sheathing, house wrap and siding on the outside and new drywall on the inside. We also installed a fence with a gate. We have to go back and do some final taping and sanding, but it turned out great. Tremendous thanks to the folks at Scott Air Force Base and Gateway Family Church. Could not have done it without you guys.

Bringing a Veteran's Home Up to Code

February 21st, 2023
Today we finished up a veteran’s home that had multiple issues that we have been working on it for the last couple of months. We brought the hot water heater up to code, replaced the dining room and kitchen light, fixed the electrical issues in the living room, fixed the toilet and replaced the water damaged sub-floor in the kitchen. He’s been having medical issues and he just wants to go home. Now he’ll be a little more comfortable and safer. Many thanks to Randy and Jan.

Difficult Project With A Happy Ending

February 19th, 2023
We did a project this weekend where a lot of stuff went wrong. We started out with a soft spot on the kitchen floor. When we saw that it had been leaking under the sink, we knew that we had to replace the sink base cabinet as well as some of the sub-floor. When we started to get into it, we discovered that the plumbing wasn’t hooked up to anything! All of the water from the sink was going into the crawlspace. So, we fixed that, fixed the sub-floor, installed a new sink base cabinet (the homeowner is going to paint the others white to match) and installed new flooring. It was a mess, but it turned out great.

Help from Home Depot to complete deck steps and railing project

February 14th, 2023
Thanks to the great folks at Home Depot for taking on and completing this project for us. The homeowner had some steps and hand railing that were falling apart and needed to be replaced. It turned out awesome.

Site Visits & Emergency Projects

February 9th, 2023
We are receiving a number of phone calls for assistance, so we did a number of site visits and a couple of emergency projects this week. One homeowner had her ceiling fall in due to a roof leak – once she got the roof fixed, we replaced her insulation and drywall. We also fixed her deck. Another homeowner needed to have her broken locks replaced.
2021 Projects

2021

Projects

2021 In Review

December 31st, 2021

I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for an awesome 2021. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, Rebuilding Together Southwest IL still managed to complete 36 different projects in 14 different cities in Madison County. Whether it’s installing hand railing for a senior to safely get in and out of their home (last project completed on New Year’s Eve) or replacing a rotten bathroom floor, we’re here to help.

Wheelchair Ramp for Veteran & His 101 Year Old Mother

November 13th, 2021

It’s fitting that the weekend after Veteran’s Day we built this wheelchair ramp for a veteran and his 101 year old mother. He is thrilled with the project. Thanks to Luke for your help today.

Yard Cleanup and Deck Replacement cont.

October 16th, 2021

We were back today at the house that we cleaned up the yard a week or so ago. Now that we could see the rotten deck boards, we started replacing them. The problem that we ran into was that the infrastructure was rotten too, so we ended up rebuilding it in spots also. We tore out some old steps and rebuilt them today also. The homeowner is so happy.

Emergency Water Heater Replacement

October 15th, 2021

We did an emergency repair this morning…a disabled senior had a hot water heater that was leaking all over her basement. This all too often leads to mold growing in the home; so we fixed this for her.

Yard Cleanup and Deck Replacement

October 9th, 2021

With the help of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority of SIUE, we got the first part of this project done this morning. Now we can see and replace the unsafe, rotten deck boards. Let me tell you, these young ladies were INCREDIBLE. Check out the amazing work they did cleaning up a senior, disabled woman’s yard. Girl Power.

Huge Project for Local Veteran

October 8th, 2021

Here’s our latest big project with the AMAZING folks from Phillips 66. We received a call from the Veterans Assistance Commission of Madison County, asking if we could help a veteran with an issue he was having with his siding. We try very hard to help our veterans out as much as possible. Here’s some before, during and after pictures.

Labor Day Weekend Projects

September 7th, 2021

We did a few projects on Labor Day weekend…just finished them up this morning. The porch was falling apart to where the homeowner could not receive mail or go in and out the front door. Someone had kicked in the front door and the screen door was torn apart. So we rebuilt the front porch and steps, installed a new front door and locks and also installed a new screen door. These projects turned out great. Thanks to Charles for your help.

Renovations for Stroke Survivor

August 29th, 2021

We finished up a big project today. We built a wheelchair ramp, replaced rotten decking, tore down a swing set and cleaned up the yard. The homeowner recently had a stroke and is confined to a wheelchair. We partnered again with Edwardsville Neighbors in Need and the amazing soldiers at Scott Air Force Base, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron to get this project done. Also, many, many thanks to Larry who was always the first one there and last one to leave – we could not have done these projects without your help.

Home Repairs In Alton, IL

August 12th, 2021

We partnered with the great folks at Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery to do a lot of work in Alton. They installed a new toilet, screen door, 2 ceiling fans, garbage disposal; painted the living room, hallway and bathroom walls and ceilings; tore down and rebuilt a fence and gate; and trimmed the bushes and brush on the property. Amazing amount of work was done by an amazing bunch of folks.

“Our employees rose to the challenge – beating the summer heat to provide GOOD ENERGY to our community! We were pleased to work with Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois to complete several home renovation projects for a local homeowner in need. We painted, trimmed, weeded, installed appliances, demoed and built a new fence, and more all in one day! We’re proud of our employees and their passion for making a difference in our community. #goodenergy #providingenergyimprovinglives”

-Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery

Fixed Hazardous Stairwell

August 7th, 2021

We helped out a single mother of three with a dangerous situation in her stairwell. We replaced the handrails and installing new banisters, balusters and railings. It turned out nice…Thanks to Rich for your help.

Replaced Lock & Demolished Shed

August 1st, 2021

Ever have one of those days? We started out working on a small project that turned into a bigger project, but the senior homeowner was absolutely thrilled with the result. We installed a new lock set and reinforced a door frame and we ended up tearing down a shed.

Home Repairs For Local Senior Homeowner

July 31st, 2021

It was a busy day today. We had a professional plumber fix a sewage and other water pipe leaks, painted a kitchen, installed a new drop ceiling, installed a new pantry door, installed a new screen door and installed a hand rail for the porch. The senior homeowner was ecstatic with the results.

Wheelchair Ramp

July 26th, 2021

We had some folks come out from Scott Air Force Base to help us build a wheelchair ramp this weekend. It was HOT, let me tell you. These soldiers worked incredibly hard and we made a huge difference to this wheelchair-bound homeowner. He is thrilled beyond description now that he can get in and out of his home safely. Thank you to Lindsey, Nick, Natalia, Anna, Stephane, and so many others. You guys are amazing.

Wheelchair Ramp for Vietnam Veteran

July 21st, 2021

So many people to thank…we just finished up a wheelchair ramp in Alton for a disabled Vietnam Veteran. This was a big job because we had to tear out bushes, remove existing cobblestone walkway and pour a sidewalk for him also. Plus, the unseasonably hot weather has slowed us down. Thanks to all who came out, sweated and helped. The homeowner was thrilled with the results.

New Bathroom Flooring

June 4th, 2021

We had a good start to the weekend…we tore out ceramic tile that was breaking and coming loose and installed new waterproof, vinyl flooring in a single mom’s bathroom today. Thanks to Lowe’s for the funding and thanks to Ricky for all of your hard work.

These quick projects make a world of difference to homeowners. A single mom’s kids were getting their feet pinched and cut by the porcelain tile breaking up, so we took care of that for her.

Safety Walls & Insulation

May 30th, 2021

It is fitting that we finished up a project for a disabled veteran today – Memorial Day weekend. We added insulation to her attic and built two wing walls for safety. She was worried that her grandkids were going to fall through the stairway opening, so we took care of that. Thanks to Lowe’s for the project funding and thank you again to Larry for all of his help.

Wheelchair Ramp in Collinsville, IL

May 24th, 2021

We finished up a wheelchair ramp today in Collinsville…it was a hot one. Thanks to Lowe’s who helped fund this project and special thanks to Anya Covington and her crew…you guys are awesome.

“Lowe’s support is integral in helping to drive the mission of Rebuilding Together forward. Through volunteer work and the donation of rebuilding tools and materials, they have served as a partner with us on our annual Building a Healthy Neighborhood since our inaugural event in 2011. Through Building a Healthy Neighborhood – and working with Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country – Lowe’s Heroes have served as revitalization partners in Denver, Philadelphia, Columbus, Nashville and St. Louis, helping create more prosperous communities and providing safer and healthier homes for residents.”

Power Washing A Porch

May 20th, 2021

We hate to hear of seniors being taken advantage of, so we had to step in and help. It’s not something that we normally do, but she is a previous homeowner who we have helped in the past. Someone was going to charge an 85 year old widow $1,500 to power wash and paint her front porch. Seriously? Stop taking advantage of our seniors. Here’s the pics after power washing, scraping and applying our first coat of paint (non-skid, of course).

“Thank you, Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois, for helping our seniors! Bravo!”

- Main Street Community Center

Ramp and Soffits

May 1st, 2021

Here’s another project that we’ve been working on for Rebuilding Month. We got rained out on Saturday, but we made pretty good time on Sunday and Monday. The homeowner is 99 years young and still getting around pretty good (for her age).
Squirrels had gotten into the soffit of the homeowner’s house and was making a mess of things. I’m so thankful for the many neighbors and folks that came out from Scott Air Force Base to help out last week and today.
What I like about Rebuilding Together is you are able to meet the nicest folks. A bunch came out from Scott Air Force Base on Sunday to help out with a bunch of smaller projects around the house – cleaning up the brush, painting the windows, painting the shed, hanging a new porch light, building the ramp.

Bathroom Renovation

April 19th, 2021

During April – which is Rebuilding Month – we’ve been working on a bathroom project for a homeowner. The toilet was leaking, so we had to replace the subfloor and flooring, as well as install a new vanity, mirror, lights and a new tub surround. As you can see by the pictures, the wall behind the old tub surround was pretty bad shape, so we had to replace the drywall behind there before we could install the new tub surround. It was a big job that turned out really nice.

2022 Projects

2022

Projects

Major Shower Remodel for local Senior Woman

March 6th, 2022

Thanks to the amazing support from Marillac Mission Fund, we were able to help a local senior make a much-needed modification to her tub/shower unit. The walk-in shower project came out wonderful and the Veteran’s family is ecstatic about the outcome.

Small Projects with a Big Impact

March 11th, 2022

We’ve been busy lately with a few smaller projects that make a world of difference to our senior homeowners. Just by replacing a broken toilet, a leaky faucet, installing grab bars, fixing broken windows all make a homeowners’ lives a little bit safer and better.

Wheelchair Ramp for Previously Homebound Local Resident

March 12th, 2022

It was a cold one, let me tell you. But we got this wheelchair ramp finished today. Thanks again to the sponsorship of Agency for Community Transit and the amazing volunteers we had. Thanks Andy, Danny, Sam and Karl for your hard work. The homeowner has not been out of her home for two years except for doctors’ appointments. She was thrilled with the result.

"Handyman" Jobs for the Community

March 17th, 2022

The past week or so has been really busy for us. In addition to a wheelchair ramp that we built, we’ve been taking care of a few smaller “handyman” type projects. We replaced two broken windows for a local veteran, installed a handrail for a senior and replaced a faucet for another senior. We also installed a kitchen faucet for a local church that reached out to us for help

Wheelchair Ramp for Recent Amputee

March 29th, 2022

We built another wheelchair ramp for a senior who had to have her leg amputated. With a lot of help, we were able to get this done before they released her from the rehab facility. Thanks to Kevin, Carolyn, Andy and Anya Covington for your help. And, again, much thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your partnership.

Repaved Sidewalk/Ramp for Senior Veteran

May 1st, 2022

We just finished up another wheelchair ramp thanks to Aplin Concrete & Seal Coating, LLC. These existing sidewalks were a mess…broken up, too narrow and really uneven. We took them all out and replaced them with brand new sidewalks with no steps up to the patio. This one was for a senior Veteran…thanks for your service. Continued thanks for the Agency for Community Transit for their support.

Scott Airforce Base Assists With Wheelchair Ramp Build

May 4th & 5th, 2022

After several rain and delivery delays, we finished up this ramp today. It turned out great and the homeowner is thrilled. Thanks to the soldiers at Scott Air Force Base and for Buddy for your help on this project. And thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your generous support.

Wheelchair ramp, part 2. With her new wheelchair ramp installed [outside] the homeowner now has a way to get onto her enclosed porch, but there was a big step from her porch to inside her home. So, we took out the bird cage and built another ramp from the porch to the home. It turned out very nice.

Small Ramp Project for Wheelchair Bound Resident

May 19th, 2022

We finished up this small ramp project before the rain and hail came. We are going to go back and pour a new sidewalk when we can, but the homeowner is very happy being able to safely get in and out of his home.

New Sidewalk & Wheelchair Ramp Project

May 21st - June 14th, 2022

We started this at the end of May, got rained out, got COVID’d out (if that’s a word), and we finally finished it up.

You can see in the ‘before’ pictures that they homeowner’s had to put cardboard down in the yard to keep from going through the rain puddles and the existing ramp was falling apart.

Thank you to the folks at Scott Air Force Base and Danny Gregor for all of your help.

Maintenance to an Old Project on Memorial Day

May 30th, 2022

Much thanks to Nancy Anderson, who volunteered to scrape and paint the railings of a wheelchair ramp that we built many years ago. The homeowner’s son was also there to help out. Our volunteers are the best! Happy Memorial Day.

Safety Railing for Local Veteran

June 2nd, 2022

We did this project for one of our local veteran’s this morning. He is having surgery in a few days, and this railing will help him get in and out of his house more safely.

Wheelchair Ramp for Local Army Veteran

June 17th, 2022

We just finished up this wheelchair ramp for an Army Veteran. We had to expand the sidewalk so that the ramp could rest on concrete.

Thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your partnership in helping provide these home modifications for our Madison County residents. And thanks Ronnie for your help.

Rotting Roof Patch Job

June 18th, 2022

We got a bid for a roof patch job because we couldn’t get to the job in a timely manner. The bid was $4,350.00 from a reputable roofing company. I’m all for folks making money, but that was a little ridiculous.

It cost us $163.32 in materials to tear out the rotten wood and replacing it, install new flashing, drip edge, felt paper, shingles, soffit and fascia. Next step is to tear out, patch and finish the damaged drywall.

New Wheelchair Ramp built with help from Scott Air Force Base

July 18th, 2022

We finished up this wheelchair ramp for a local Veteran today. Thanks to the awesome guys from Scott Air Force Base for your help. It turned out great and the homeowner loves it. Thanks again to the Agency for Community Transit for their partnership.

Our 10th Wheelchair Ramp!

June 21st, 2022

We just finished up our tenth (10th) wheelchair ramp project this afternoon. Thanks to Al and Leo for their help and especially to the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) for their continued support.

Plaster Ceiling Replacement

June 22nd, 2022

A senior homeowner came to us because her old plaster ceilings in the bedrooms were falling down. We knew we had to help her out. Thanks to the Marillac Mission Fund for helping us make these critical home repairs.

“Great job. God bless your team for all you do.”

"L-Shaped" Wheelchair Ramp in Alton, IL

July 28th, 2022

We finished up a big wheelchair ramp project this morning in Alton.This was a challenging ramp project due to the steps, making an “L” shape around the house and also the elevation of the ground.

Many thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for their continued support and for Henry for helping out. The homeowners are thrilled with the result.

Deck Rebuild Project

July 29th - August 4th, 2022

It didn’t take too long to tear down this old deck…it was getting ready to fall down itself due to decay.

Here’s the pictures from the deck project that we just finished up. Thanks to Ross, Mike, Travis, Rob and Pee Wee for all of your help. We couldn’t have done it without you guys.

“Your group does such great work in the community.”

Quick Transition Threshold Removal

August 3rd, 2022

When you get a call from a 101-year-old homeowner (we helped out a couple of years ago), who needed help getting into her bathroom, you stop what you’re doing and help her. Her caretaker asked if we could help remove the transition threshold into her bathroom so that she could get into the bathroom easier. Of course, we said yes.

“Always helping make life better and people happy.”

Small Projects with a Big Impact

August 9th, 2022
We finished up a couple of smaller projects today. One was installing a storm door for a recently widowed senior.
The other project was to help a senior hook up a vent to her dryer. The way it was vented was incorrect and causing a real mess in her laundry room as well as a fire hazard. Crawling through a 14″ x 18″ access panel to get to the venting wasn’t easy (or fun), but it’s going to make a world of a difference.

New Wheelchair Ramp with help from FGM Architects

August 14th, 2022
We finished up a wheelchair ramp today. Huge thanks to the great folks at FGM Architects for coming out and helping on Saturday. The homeowner told me that, “Words can’t express how thankful she is for everyone’s help.” Thanks to Agency for Community Transit for their continued support.

Desperately Needed Home Improvements Completed

August 18th, 2022
With the amazing help of the great folks from Valvoline Oil, we completed a huge project today.
We replaced the front and back doors, installed a new toilet and bathroom flooring as well as install a new kitchen floor.

New Sidewalk and Small Ramp with the help of local Soldiers

August 20th, 2022
We finished a small wheelchair ramp project today. We removed the pavers and poured a new sidewalk, which will make it infinitely easier during the rain and snow. Thanks to the soldiers and their family who came out to help. You guys are awesome. And thanks to Home Depot for the use of their concrete mixer.

New Wheelchair Ramp with the Help of Wood River Refinery

August 25th & 27th, 2022
We finished up our 15th wheelchair ramp this morning. It was a really big project and we got it done with the amazing help of the Wood River Refinery folks. Thanks to the Agency for Community Transit for your continued support.

HUGE project of Home Repairs with the help of Olin Winchester

September 14th, 2022
Here’s a HUGE project that we worked on with the incredible folks from Olin Winchester over the past three days. We replaced the front door, bedroom door, fixed the locks on two other doors, fixed the basement door, installed a screen door, installed a new toilet and fixed a leak under the kitchen sink, we painted the living room and kitchen, installed new living room and kitchen floors as well as fixed the gate outside. The homeowner was in tears they were so happy with the home improvements.

Back Patio Replacement with "Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service"

September 15th, 2022
A disabled veteran came to us about his back patio, which was breaking up and unsafe for them to use. So, we hired Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service to tear out the old patio and pour a new pad. We just installed the step this morning. It turned out great and the homeowner is very happy.

Screen/Storm door installation and paint cleanup

September 15th, 2022
We installed a screen/storm door and scraped and painted around the windows for a single mom who was worried about her baby getting into the paint chips. It turned out great.

modular aluminum wheelchair ramp

September 15th, 2022
We installed this modular aluminum wheelchair ramp for a local veteran this morning. It turned out great. Thanks to Agency for Community Transit for your continued support.

Threshold safety measures taken for disabled homeowner

September 15th, 2022
Here’s some pictures of a project that we did this morning. We installed a new screen door and a new kitchen light. We also installed a new threshold so the disabled homeowner can more safely get in and out of her home using her roller/walker.

Large Wheelchair ramp for local homeowner and stroke survivor

September 28th, 2022
We just finished up a big wheelchair ramp project for an elderly homeowner who recently had a stroke. They were very happy with the results – it turned out great. Continued thanks for the Agency for Community Transit for your support.

Portable Aluminum Ramp for 91 year-old veteran

September 30th, 2022
Thanks to one of our amazingly generous board members for donating this portable aluminum ramp. It’s going to help a 91-year-old veteran get in and out of his home more safely. He’s having trouble walking up and down steps, so this is a perfect solution for him. We’re going to be doing more work on the inside at a later date.
“That warms my heart seeing a veteran get secure access in & out of his home!

New aluminum modular ramp for homeowner recovering from COVID

October 2nd, 2022
We installed this aluminum modular ramp with handrails this morning for a homeowner suffering from the aftereffects of COVID. Thanks so much for the continued support of the Agency for Community Transit (ACT).

Big Project in Edwardsville: water damage repair and regular home maintenance

November 29th, 2022
Thanks to Dominick for your help on this big project. We ran into a big issue when we pulled up the two layers of flooring in the bedroom. Water had been leaking into the corner of the bedroom, rotting out the subfloor (which is why the homeowner put an additional flooring layer on). We trimmed the trees and bushes away from the house, cleaned out the gutters, fixed the subfloor and installed a brand-new floor. It turned out great. We also installed a new bathroom floor, replaced a door, replaced a window and a few other small projects. The homeowner is thrilled with the work that was done.

Our 20th Wheelchair ramp this year!

December 7th, 2022
This is our 20th wheelchair ramp this year. Amazing. Thanks to the soldiers at Scott Air Force Base who came out and helped build this wheelchair ramp. It was a huge project and it turned out great. Thanks again to the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) for your continued support.

Another Modular Wheelchair Ramp with the help from the Agency for Community Transit

December 9th, 2022
We installed this modular wheelchair ramp this morning. Thanks to Josh for your help in getting this put together. And thanks always to the Agency for Community Transit for your continued support.
“Awesome job!! What a difference you make with every project.”

Deck Rebuild for Local Veteran with help from Gateway Family Church

December 10th, 2022
HUGE thanks to the great folks at Gateway Family Church for coming out and working to rebuild a deck for a local veteran. It was cold and, at times it was misting, but they didn’t want to leave until the deck was completely redone. It turned out great and the homeowner is thrilled.
“Thank you to our volunteers for serving with our outreach, Honoring Our Veterans. We want to especially thank Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois for opening this opportunity to us. Thank you also to our very own veteran, Anthony Taylor, for volunteering on his birthday to bless his fellow veteran.”

Our Last Big project of 2022!

December 17th, 2022
It was very, very cold this morning, but we finished up the last big project of the year with the help of the soldiers at Scott Air Force Base. These folks are amazing, coming – and even bringing their family out – in the bitter cold, volunteering their precious time. Thanks just doesn’t seem enough to say. The homeowner was very happy with the results. Thanks always to the Agency for Community Transit for your support.

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National Rebuilding Day has been postponed due to COVID-19.

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The repair work that was scheduled for the National Rebuilding Day has been postponed due to the COVID-19 that is sweeping across the Nation. When we reschedule, if you’d like to help out in any way, please call 618.960.2440 or email: help@rebuildswi.org to volunteer.

Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois preserves homeownership for in need families, especially seniors, disabled, and veterans by making essential repairs and modifications at no cost. But none of that is possible without YOU. We need your help with various projects throughout the year. For example, on the last Saturday in April, volunteers commit one 8-hour day to make life-changing repairs for a joyous homeowner at our National Rebuilding Day. Due to the incredible ongoing need in our community, National Rebuilding Day is now spread out throughout the year.

And if hammers and paint aren’t your passion, we are also always looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help further the mission of the organization through project planning, social media support, administrative support, fundraising along with many other needs.

Please contact us at 618.960.2440 or email: help@rebuildswi.org if you have any questions.