Rebuilding Together Aurora

What Rebuilding Together Aurora does

Rebuilding Together Aurora is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, founded in 1993 (originally as "Christmas in April") by former members of the Notre Dame Club. For 30 years it has provided free critical home repairs, home safety modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homeowners in Aurora, Aurora Township, Naperville, the Fox Valley, Montgomery, Oswego, and surrounding areas. Its core beneficiaries are senior citizens, military veterans, people with disabilities, and families with young children living in unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions.

The organization delivers service through three core programs: the Community Block Build (a focused neighborhood rebuilding blitz culminating on National Rebuilding Day), the Safe at Home Program (fall-prevention and accessibility modifications including ramps, grab bars, ADA doorways, and walk-in showers), and the Special Day of Service (curated corporate and group volunteer experiences). It has also begun offering free home energy assessments and, for eligible electric-heat homes, free heat-pump installations. Services are delivered on-site at homeowner properties by a volunteer workforce of 500+ individuals annually, supplemented by skilled-trades unions including the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Rebuilding Together Aurora operates as a community-led, volunteer-powered nonprofit. It does not sell services to homeowners; rather, it is funded through tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships (Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, Molex, Old Second National Bank, Farmers Insurance, NBCUniversal, among others), municipal support from the City of Aurora and Aurora Township, and recurring fundraising events such as the annual Flannel Formal gala, Bake Take & Rake, Bags Tournament, TopGolf outing, Bears vs. Packers viewing party, and the RTA Tool Sale. Ticketed event pricing is modest (e.g., $50 Flannel Formal tickets, $100 per Bags Tournament team). The organization claims that every $1 donated yields $5 in direct repair services, with an average project cost of approximately $8,900 per home and a daily volunteer materials cost of approximately $58.

Name

Rebuilding Together Aurora

Legal name

Rebuilding Together Aurora

Website

https://rtaurora.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together Aurora is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homeowners — primarily seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with young children — across Aurora and the Fox Valley region of Illinois using a volunteer-powered, community-led model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Housing Repair Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Accessibility & ADA/Universal Design Upgrades (EDAEABAG), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI), Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit home repair services
• Volunteer housing rehabilitation
• Low-income homeowner assistance
• Community-based housing nonprofits
• Home accessibility modifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors. Every $1 donated provides $5 in direct repair services for qualifying homeowners including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue generated through fundraising events including annual Flannel Formal galas, used tool sales, bags tournaments, TopGolf outings, and Bears vs Packers viewing parties. Proceeds support building materials and supplies for volunteer repair projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together Aurora is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free critical home repairs, home safety modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homeowners in Aurora, Illinois and the surrounding Fox Valley area. Services are delivered at no cost to qualifying homeowners (seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children) through volunteer-powered programs including the Community Block Build, the Safe at Home accessibility program, and Special Days of Service. The organization is funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events rather than fees charged to recipients.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together Aurora is a safe and healthy housing nonprofit organization that operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a platform-based product. The organization provides critical home repairs, home safety modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades through three core programs: the Community Block Build (a major rebuilding blitz for low-income households), the Safe at Home Program (fall prevention and accessibility modifications for seniors and people with disabilities), and the Special Day of Service (corporate and group volunteer experiences). Services are provided free of charge to qualifying homeowners including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with young children. The organization also offers free energy assessments and heat pump installations for eligible homeowners with electric heat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Critical Home Repairs
• Safe at Home Program
• Community Block Build
• Special Day of Service
• Free Energy Assessments

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated provides $5 in direct repair services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compass ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Partner for the Lend a Hand to a Neighbor in Need project on September 26-27, 2025. Compass Church volunteers assist with critical home repairs for a neighbor in need on Aurora's near west side. Provides volunteer workforce and community support for repair projects.
• Crossroads Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for the annual Bake, Take & Rake event serving veterans and seniors with fall yard clean-up. Church members participate in November Second Saturday Serve tradition, providing volunteer labor and homemade treats for elderly and veteran homeowners.
• Naperville Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored the Craig Vandelune Memorial ReBuild day of service in October 2022, honoring a dedicated volunteer who passed away. Church members participated in home repair service day for Aurora neighbors in need.
• Two Brothers RoundhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for annual Flannel Formal fundraising gala. Located at 205 North Broadway, Aurora, IL. Provides space for fundraiser featuring food, live music, games, and prizes to support safe and healthy housing.
• TopGolf NapervilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for TopGolf Outing fundraiser Drive for Safe & Healthy Homes in October 2019. Provided entertainment venue for fundraiser supporting critical repair services for low income seniors, veterans and families.
• City of AuroracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner and sponsor. Primary service area is the City of Aurora and Aurora Township boundaries.
• Aurora TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal township partner and sponsor, extending service reach within township boundaries.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled trades partner providing professional carpentry volunteers and expertise for home repair projects.
• Metropolitan HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing-focused nonprofit sponsor and potential referral partner for homeowners in need.
• IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled trades partner providing professional electrical workers for home repair and safety upgrade projects.
• Vizo Arts MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning video production company that created promotional short film 'Rebuilding Together Aurora' showcasing the organization's mission and volunteer work.
• St. Rita of Cascia SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting National Rebuilding Day kickoff event and volunteer gathering location.
• Philips Park Recreation AreaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Bags Tournament fundraiser events, hosting outdoor cornhole tournament at Bags Field location.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rebuildingtogetheraurora
• Xx.com/RebuildAurora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebuilding-together-aurora

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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