‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event celebrates 15 year anniversary of Rebuild Upstate
August 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the welcome speaker at the “Wake Up with Rebuild: 15 Year Celebration” next month.
Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to hear community leaders share thoughts on affordable housing in the Upstate. Attendees will learn how Rebuild Upstate has served homeowners in need for the past 15 years and how the organization envisions future service.
The Kroc Center doors open at 7:30 a.m., with the program running from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. This year’s Wake Up with Rebuild sponsors include Ridge Media, Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, Finnern Consulting, Greenville Federal Credit Union, Mavin Construction, and SVN Blackstream. To register for this free event, either in-person or as a virtual guest, follow this link. Registration ends September 2, 2021. Virtual tickets are available.
“We get a lot of questions from companies and community members when it comes to how they can help get involved and make a positive impact on affordable housing in the Upstate,” said Chris Manley, President/CEO of Rebuild Upstate. “Wake Up is going to have those answers.”
Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods. Home repairs can range from small plumbing fixes to roof and floor replacements. Accessibility improvements range from installing grab bars and railings for vulnerable populations to building wheelchair ramps for those with disabilities.
“Rebuild Upstate will be using this event to kick-off our celebration of 15 years repairing homes of low-income families in our community,” Manley said. “Since Rebuild Upstate’s start in 2006, the organization’s staff and volunteers have repaired over 1,200 homes across the Upstate.”
About Rebuild Upstate
Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners with repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. Its team envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of dignity in a safe home environment in order to maintain and foster strong, sustainable communities. Learn more at www.rebuildupstate.org.
