City of Southfield partners with Rebuilding Together Oakland County to help homeowners in need

April 25, 2017

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The city of Southfield will partner with Rebuilding Together Oakland County (RTOC) for their one-day home improvement blitz on Saturday, April 29 to help low-income homeowners in need of home repairs.

“The city of Southfield has been working with Rebuilding Together Oakland County for the past 12 years helping to improve Southfield homes and neighborhoods,” commented Southfield Operations Specialist Rick Lampi. “The projects are typically scattered throughout the city and concentrate on improving individual properties.”

Numerous churches, corporations and individuals form teams of volunteers each year to make these positive community improvement campaigns possible. This year, eight volunteer groups will assist five different homeowners throughout Southfield. Teams include volunteers from Northbrook Presbyterian Church, Orchard Grove Community Church, Federal Mogul, Church of the Transfiguration, Oakland University, Honeywell, Magna and Eaton Corporation. On April 29, the teams of volunteers will complete both large and small scale projects throughout the city.

The Rebuilding Together National Work Day event helps low-income seniors, military families and others in need by providing free home repairs and maintenance for those who cannot afford or physically complete the work themselves. Past renovations have included replacing windows, removing trip hazards, installing grab bars in bathrooms, making bathroom modifications for the disabled, upgrading kitchens, painting, yard clean up and landscaping. Rebuilding Together Oakland County provides these services to low-income homeowners throughout Oakland County. To qualify, low-income applicants must own their home and be current on mortgage payments and taxes. Areas served include Huron Valley, Pontiac, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Farmington Hills and the “Lakes Area” of western Oakland County.

Rebuilding Together Oakland County will continue its rebuilding efforts in Southfield beyond National Work Day with additional projects slated for May 6 and June 16.

Since 1994, Rebuilding Together has provided more than $6 million in services and helped more than 1,000 homeowners throughout Oakland County. To learn more about Rebuilding Together Oakland County or to request an application, contact http://rebuildingtogether-oaklandcounty.org or call (248) 432-6551. Volunteers are also needed to help with these projects. Visit the RTOC website to sign up or for more information.

For more information, call Rebuilding Together Oakland County at (248) 432-6551.