Rose Davis of Rebuild Upstate wins national award

Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Director Rose Davis has been awarded the National Jefferson Award through Multiplying Good’s Upstate Changemakers Program.

For more than 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been the highest and most prestigious honor recognizing public service and dedication to servant leadership in the United States. The awards are committed to highlighting the people in our communities who “multiply good.” Recipients of the Jefferson Awards are empowered to keep making a difference, and their stories of exceptional public service inspire others to action.

Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. Davis has played an integral role in Rebuild Upstate’s growth over the past three years she’s been with the local nonprofit, raising funds and facilitating community outreach for Rebuild Upstate’s home repair program.

“Because of Rose’s commitment, we have been able to do more repairs and help more families feel safe in their home,” said Jake Beaty, CEO of Rebuild Upstate. “This award is well deserved.”

Davis has been asked to continue serving her community by joining the Upstate Advisory Board for Multiplying Good South Carolina where she will advocate for service-learning opportunities with organizations like Rebuild Upstate.

About Rebuild Upstate

Rebuild Upstate is a nonprofit organization serving the Upstate of South Carolina. The nonprofit strengthens the communities by providing volunteers and materials to create a safe, healthy, sustainable home environment for disabled, low-income and elderly homeowners. The organization exclusively focuses on repairs and improving existing homes. The nonprofit is also the reigning Chamber Max Heller award recipient. Learn more at www.rebuildupstate.org.