National Rebuilding Month - Helping neighbors in Bergen County

One of 167 Rebuilding Together affiliates across the nation, Rebuilding Together Bergen County serves homeowners through the county, bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners and revitalizing neighborhood

Homeowners: Applications for assistance with home repairs during National Rebuilding Month (April 2016) can be downloaded here. Applications are being accepted now through September 15, 2015.

Many of our neighbors have worked all their lives and have been physically and financially able to maintain their homes in good condition. Now, due to illness, aging, economic hardships, or the loss of a spouse, they are unable to handle the repair work themselves. Their homes deteriorate or become unsafe. That’s where Rebuilding Together Bergen County can help.

HOMEOWNER APPLICATION

Rebuilding Together Bergen County assists low-income homeowners, particularly:

• seniors
• the disabled
• veterans or their spouses
• members of the military
• families with children.

We make improvements that allow seniors to continue living independently in their own home.

“The work performed was professional and has allowed me to feel safe and more secure again. They answered all my questions and concerns, made me feel taken care of, and most importantly relaxed in my home” - Josephine R., Mahwah

We help all our homeowners to live in safe, healthy surroundings while we build better communities in Bergen County. Repairs may include:

• electrical and plumbing work
• energy-efficiency improvements
• modifications for mobility and accessibility
• repairs for health and safety (fall prevention, security, etc.)
• modifications to assist the sight- or hearing-impaired

“The new windows, doors, and my new downstairs bedroom are a great help. And your people! Friendly, efficient, careful, and proud of their work. Your helping hand will prove critical in the years ahead.” - Thomas W., Bogota

Our next National Rebuilding Day is Saturday, April 30, 2016.

To qualify for National Rebuilding Day assistance, homeowners must meet the followinghousehold income guidelines:

• 1 person - $46,100
• 2 people - $52,650
• 3 people - $59,250
• 4 people - $65,800
• 5 people - $71,100
• 6 people - $76,350
• 7 people - $81,600
• 8 people - $86,900

How to Reach Us:

• Phone: 201-447-8886
• Fax: 201-857-3909
• Email: info@rebuildingtogetherbergen.org
• Address: PO Box 1389, Ridgewood NJ 07451-1389

Locally, we have completed more than 400 projects in 45 towns since our founding as an initiative of the Junior League in 1998. Work includes:

• modifications for accessibility, mobility, and fall-prevention
• energy-efficiency upgrades
• improvements to plumbing, heating, and electrical
• installation of smoke- and CO-detectors

Rebuilding Together’s mission is “bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.” Our volunteers include employees of our local and national corporate sponsors, members of faith-based or civic groups and organizations, as well as individuals from the community. To volunteer, visit our “Get Involved” page. For assistance with critical repairs and home modifications, go to the “Who We Help” page.