On April 26th, Rebuilding Together Affiliates throughout the nation participated in National Rebuilding Day- rehabbing over 7,000 homes and community centers in a massive volunteer effort. Here in Gainesville, four homes were repaired and modified for those in need. (see below for their stories)
Home #1 - Project Sponsor: Charles Perry Construction
Modifications were completed for a family with special needs. The husband and wife in this family adopted two children with special needs after having raised a family of their own. They chose to open their home and hearts to one child with cystic fibrosis and one who is confined to a wheelchair. Now 14 years later, both parents have health concerns that have put them on lifting restrictions. Volunteers provided modifications throughout the house including building two ramps, replacing torn carpet and installing bathroom accessibility devices toprovide safe access to every part of their home. They were even able to install a special lift into the pool for the youngest daughter to have access to revitalizing hydrotherapy.
CPC volunteers work hard to complete their list of tasks for the day! 
Home #2- Project Sponsor: Gainesville Jaycees
The Gainesville Jaycees provided volunteers to help an elderly couple with a few repairs around the house. The group worked all day to install a safe exit at the front of the home, replace a damaged floor in the bathroom, install a new toilet, and fix a drainage issue outside. The work was beautiful!
Gainesville Jaycees set the frame for the porch and get ready to replace the floor and commode!
Home #3
Project Sponsor: Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors
Accessibility was the word of the day at this worksite. One 86 year old woman in East Gainesville was given safe access to her home as volunteers built a wheelchair ramp and installed accessibility devices in the bathroom. Though this homeowner was unable to participate in repairs, she was smiling the entire day and lifted the spirits of volunteers that were able to take a break to visit with her.
The crew gears up for a day of ramp building!
Home #4
Project Sponsor: Stone Soup Foundation
Rebuilding Together returned to this home during Rebuilding Day after replacing the roof about a year ago. Due to limited resources, RTNCF was unable to continue repairs beyond the roof last spring. However thanks to a generous sponsorship by Stone Soup and volunteers from The Rock Church, we were able to replace damaged drywall and scrape and paint the exterior of the home. The homeowner was grateful for the continuation of repairs especially after having lost her husband to cancer last fall.
The beginning of a very productive day…
