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- 1. This is a photographic template – your photograph should fit precisely within this rectangle. Rebuilding Together Oakland County © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved.
- 2. Rebuilding Together History • Began with small number of affiliates 30+ years ago • National Headquarters opened in 1988 • Currently the Nation’s leading home rehabilitation and community revitalization non-profit organization • Vision • “A safe and healthy home for every person.” • Mission • “Bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.” 2 2
- 3. Who, What, and Where? • Who they help: • Disabled and aging • Low-income families • Veterans • Natural disaster victims • Services are provided free of charge • General repairs • Accessibility modifications • Safety modifications • Energy efficiency modifications • Locations: • Over 200 locally based affiliates nationwide • Rebuilding Together Oakland County (RTOC) 3 3
- 4. When and Why? • When do projects take place? • Rebuilding Day: first Saturday in May (2011) • Events are also scheduled throughout the calendar year • Why? • Home ownership: Home improvement and ownership is becoming increasingly expensive • The elderly: 80% of those 50+ own homes, and want to age in place • The disabled: 1 in 5 Americans has a disability • Low-income families: most low-income families spend more than half of their income on housing 4 4
- 5. How can you help? • Build a team, support a site! • Encourage your employees to volunteer to repair a site • Teams can be large or small groups can join existing teams • Provide financial support • RTOC offers various sponsor levels • Financial donations of any amount are welcome • Seek funds or ‘matching’ programs through your corporation • Make in-kind donations • Including building materials, appliances, cleaning supplies, dumpsters, etc. 5 5
- 6. Creating a team • Teams are composed of volunteers who perform both skilled and unskilled labor at various levels • Administrative • Kick-off event • Work site • General cleaning • Landscaping • Rough and finish carpentry • Painting & masonry • Volunteers will never be asked to perform work they are not comfortable doing 6 6
- 7. Creating a team • RTOC is an open event! • Encourage your employees to invite spouses, children, and friends • This is a great opportunity for a family event • Children ages 12 and up are welcome to attend • Pick your community • Sites are located throughout most of Oakland County 7 7
- 8. Time commitment – NOT AS MUCH AS YOU THINK • Volunteer Training meeting • Lowe’s training classes (optional) • Ramp building • Door framing • General home repair • Event Day • Kick-off only • ½ day or full day shifts • 4 hours or 8 hours • AM or PM 8 8
- 9. Sponsorship • RTOC offers sponsorship at several levels • Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper • Each sponsorship level comes with a variety of benefits • Benefits range from website recognition to luncheons and are based on the amount donated • For more information and to find donation forms, visit: http://www.rebuildingtogether-oaklandcounty.org 9 9
- 10. No time to participate? DONATE! RTOC need supplies! Contribute to the cause with new products or gently used tools. Suggested items: • Cleaning products • Painting supplies • Windex • Rollers • Fantastic • Handles • Scrubbing bubbles • Plastic paint trays • Goo-Gone • Assorted brushes • Paper towels • Blue tape • Rags in a Box • Plastic drop clothes • Garbage bags • Paint thinner • Lawn / Leaf bags • Plastic gloves 10 10
- 11. Participating Corporations & Teams 2010 • Bank of America • First Presbyterian Church of • Charter One Bank Pontiac • City of Southfield • Ford • Eaton Corporation • LOC Federal Credit Union • Alcoa • Orchard Lake Community • Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Church Presbyterian • Continental Automotive Systems • Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic • Honeywell Hometown Solutions Church • Lowe’s Charitable & Educational • St. Fabian Catholic Church & St. Foundation Fabian K of C #13362 • Sear’s Hero’s at Home • St. James Catholic Church • City of Farmington Hills • City of Wixom • Clayco, Inc. • Dantom Systems • DTE Energy Foundation 11 11
- 12. 2010 RTOC Results • Event Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 • Number of Participants: 1,300 • Homes & buildings rehabilitated: 38 + 1 facility • Communities Served: Farmington Hills, Southfield, South Lyon, Lake Area, Commerce Township, and Wixom Source: “The Impact of Rebuilding Together: 2010, and Objectives for 2011.” Rebuilding Together Oakland County. www.rebuildingtogether-oaklandcounty.org 12 12
- 13. 2010 National Results • 10,000+ houses and non-profit facilities rehabilitated • 250,000 volunteers donated their time and skills • Work was completed in 1,879 communities across America Source: “The Impact of Rebuilding Together: 2010, and Objectives for 2011.” Rebuilding Together Oakland County. www.rebuildingtogether-oaklandcounty.org 13 13
- 14. Eaton Corporation’s Contribution • Eaton began its involvement with RTOC in 2009, and has since helped to rehabilitate 3 homes • Over 100 Eaton employees and family members have contributed time and effort • Each year, Eaton hosts the RTOC kick-off event for the 300+ community volunteers • Eaton Corporate has provided $30,000 in donations to RTOC 14 14
- 15. HGTV & DIY Partnership • In November 2010, Scripps Network chose Rebuilding Together as their charity of choice • The partnership includes a three-year commitment, and came with a $1 million cash donation as well as a commitment to provide $15 million in support and media exposure 15 15
- 16. For Further Information Sponsorship Opportunities Al Kaczkowski Executive Director – RTOC akaczkowski@yahoo.com Volunteer Opportunities Jerry McKay President - RTOC jerrymckay@aol.com 16 16