Rebuilding Together, also known as Christmas in April, enables elderly and disabled homeowners to remain warm, safe and dry in their own homes by making needed repairs the homeowners can’t afford.
YoChicago and its sister company Data Based Ads sponsored a home this year and raised $4,000 and rounded up several dozen volunteers for the effort. Dozens of companies and thousands of volunteers participated in renovated homes in Englewood on April 26.
One real estate company, @properties, went far above and beyond what the program requires. In the video Matt Dollinger, a performance coach for @properties, describes the company’s efforts as “an amazing feat.” Sixty-five agents turned out on a Saturday in the prime home-selling season. The company raised thousands of dollars above the minimum requirement and solicited its contacts to contribute all new kitchen cabinets, new appliances, a variety of materials, union carpenters, plumbers and electricians and the all-important expertise to pull the project together.
@properties’ marketing director also arranged for the homeowner to spend the day enjoying spa treatments and arrive home in a Lincoln Town Car.