Rebuilding Together Sacramento

What Rebuilding Together Sacramento does

Rebuilding Together Sacramento (RTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit home rehabilitation organization founded in 1991, originally operating as "Christmas in April" before adopting its current name. The organization provides free home repair, safety modification, accessibility, and energy-efficiency services to low-to-moderate income homeowners, seniors aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and veterans across Sacramento County, El Dorado County, North San Joaquin County, and the cities of West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights. Service delivery is structured around five core programs — Safe at Home (year-round safety modifications), Critical Repairs (HVAC, roofing, accessibility), Home Improvement Projects, Rebuild Events (volunteer-powered repair days), and Facility Projects for community-serving nonprofits — plus the Home Energy Conservation Program delivered in partnership with SMUD, the Air Quality Management District, the Sacramento Association of Realtors, and UC Davis. Since 1991, RTS has improved more than 8,000 homes and 98 community facilities and served 600+ residents through Safe at Home modifications in 2024 alone.

The underlying operating model is labor-intensive rather than technology-driven: all services are delivered through physical home repairs performed by paid staff, paid contractors, and a large base of volunteers drawn from AmeriCorps NCCC, corporate volunteer groups, and skilled-trade volunteers. The only disclosed technology is Salesforce, used to manage the homeowner application portal — there is no proprietary platform, no data product, and no AI/ML capability. The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: funding comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Lowe's, Home Depot, McCarthy Building Companies, SMUD, Republic Services, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo), government grants (SHRA, Agency on Aging/Area 4 on Aging, Sacramento County, City of Sacramento), and substantial in-kind volunteer labor. All services are provided free of charge to qualified recipients. RTS operates as a chartered affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together network, which spans approximately 125 affiliates. Leadership transitioned in 2023 when long-serving Executive Director Carrie Grip retired and was succeeded by Bonnie Patterson.

Name

Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Legal name

Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Website

https://rebuildingtogethersacramento.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free home repair, safety modifications, accessibility upgrades, and energy-efficiency services to low-moderate income homeowners, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans across Sacramento, El Dorado, and North San Joaquin Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Rehabilitation

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing
• Community revitalization
• Volunteer construction
• Affordable housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations from supporters, including planned giving and vehicle donations. EIN #68-0246355 for tax-deductible contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship from corporations including Lowe’s, Home Depot, McCarthy Building Companies, SMUD, Republic Services, and others for specific projects and ongoing support.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from city governments (Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, West Sacramento), county governments (El Dorado, San Joaquin), Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, and Agency on Aging/Area 4.
4. Volunteer Labor: Volunteer contributions from Americorps NCCC, corporate volunteer groups, and community organizations provide significant in-kind support for home repair projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together Sacramento provides free home repair, safety modification, critical repair, and community facility improvement services to low-to-moderate income homeowners in the Sacramento region. Programs include Safe at Home (fall-prevention modifications for seniors and people with disabilities), Critical Repairs (HVAC, roofing, accessibility), Home Improvement Projects, Rebuild Events, and Facility Projects for nonprofits, delivered through staff, professional contractors, and volunteers.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together Sacramento is a nonprofit home rehabilitation organization offering a portfolio of home improvement services delivered through five interconnected programs. The core offering consists of the Safe at Home Program (year-round safety modifications for seniors and people with disabilities), Critical Repairs (major system repairs like HVAC and roofing), Home Improvement Projects (general repairs and accessibility work), Rebuild Home Improvement Events (volunteer-powered repair days), and Facility Projects (community nonprofit improvements). Programs are delivered through partnerships with donors, volunteers, contractors, and community organizations. Services are available to low-to-moderate income homeowners in Sacramento County, El Dorado County, North San Joaquin County, and the Cities of West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safe at Home Program Year-round home safety modification program providing grab bars, shower seats, toilet support frames, smoke and fire detectors, wheelchair ramps, handrails, and step replacements for older adults and people with disabilities in Sacramento, El Dorado, and North San Joaquin Counties, and the City of West Sacramento. Includes optional assessment and fall prevention education from a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Critical Repairs Repairs and replacements of critical home systems including HVAC, roofing, and accessibility modifications provided year-round in Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova for low-to-moderate income homeowners.
• Home Improvement Projects Home improvement services including yard cleanup, fencing, painting, roofing, heating and air, and accessibility modifications for homeowners in Sacramento County and the City of West Sacramento.
• Rebuild Home Improvement Events Volunteer-based home and facility repair events conducted throughout the year where corporate volunteers, community groups, and sponsors work together to improve homes and neighborhoods.
• Facility Projects
• Home Energy Conservation Program Energy-saving improvements program providing weatherization, drought-resistant landscaping, water conservation through efficient appliances and fixtures, and energy efficiency upgrades including ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, CFLs, and weather stripping, in partnership with SMUD and other agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ homes improved since 1991
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• City of Rancho CordovamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership for community revitalization; City of Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement Fund and Community Development Block Grant funding for neighborhood revitalization.
• SMUDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor utility partner providing energy conservation program support, weatherization audits, and SMUD SHINE grant for strategic outreach to underserved residents.
• Agency on Aging/Area 4majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safe at Home Program establishment; supports services for older adults in Sacramento region.
• Americorps NCCCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer labor support through national service program for home repair and community improvement projects.
• Republic ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor providing grants for community facility projects including Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank, Rusch Park improvements, and Elk Grove Food Bank.
• Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for continued work in Sacramento City and County; provides emergency and critical repairs in the City of Sacramento.
• City of Citrus HeightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant from City of Citrus Heights expanded Critical Repair services in 2021.
• City of West SacramentomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Safe at Home partnership began in 2023 with City of West Sacramento.
• McCarthy Building CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing volunteers and sponsorship for Sacramento Youth Center improvements in 2023.
• Sacramento Republic FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial project partnership on a veteran’s home in 2024.
• El Dorado CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partnership for Safe at Home services expanded to El Dorado County in 2022.
• San Joaquin County Human Services AgencymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safe at Home services in North San Joaquin County.
• Lowe’sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing materials and in-kind support for home repair projects.
• Home DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing materials and in-kind support for home repair projects.
• Sacramento Association of Realtors Charitable FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership expanded in 2016 to include Touching Hearts and Homes program.
• National Center for Healthy HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for assessment based on Eight Principles of Healthy Homes as guideline for evaluating homes and determining areas of concern.
• Teichert FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation providing sponsorship and volunteer support for projects.
• Northern California Construction Training ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides trained volunteers for construction and repair work on home improvement projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity: National nonprofit that builds, rehabilitates, and repairs affordable homes for low-income households using volunteer labor and donated materials. Closest comparable organization in terms of mission (housing for low-income owners) and volunteer-driven delivery model, though Habitat focuses more on new construction and homeownership pathways while RTS focuses on rehabilitation of existing owner-occupied homes.
• Rebuilding Together Bay Area: A fellow Rebuilding Together affiliate providing home repair and rehabilitation services to low-income homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Operates the same volunteer-driven Safe at Home/Critical Repair model, making it the most direct operational peer.
• Rebuilding Together Detroit: Another large Rebuilding Together affiliate providing free home repairs to low-income homeowners in Detroit. Directly comparable in operating model, program structure, and reliance on volunteer labor plus corporate sponsorship.
• Project H.O.M.E. Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing home repairs, affordable housing, and supportive services to low-income homeowners and renters, with significant emphasis on seniors aging in place. Comparable rehabilitation-plus-services model and similar target population.

Others

• Rebuilding Together (National): Parent national network of approximately 125 affiliates including RTS, providing shared branding, donor relationships, and operational support. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization that defines program standards and corporate-sponsor relationships RTS leverages.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution that funds affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and capacity-building for nonprofits including housing-repair organizations. Operates at a much larger scale and broader scope than RTS but serves overlapping populations and funders.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests in affordable housing and community development, including rehabilitation of existing affordable homes. A broader, more capital-focused peer working in adjacent affordable-housing rehabilitation space.

Regional players

• Self-Help Enterprises: Central Valley California community development nonprofit providing home repair, rehabilitation, and self-help housing construction for low-income rural homeowners. Comparable mission and rural/small-city geography, though focused on the San Joaquin Valley rather than the Sacramento metro.
• Sacramento Habitat for Humanity: Local Sacramento affiliate of Habitat for Humanity serving the same Sacramento region as RTS. While Habitat focuses more on new construction and home purchases, both organizations compete for similar volunteer pools, corporate sponsors, and government grant funding in the same geography.

Emerging players

• NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America): National nonprofit advocating for and delivering affordable homeownership and home repair assistance through member-driven events. Overlaps with RTS in low-income homeowner advocacy and neighborhood-level intervention but operates a more advocacy-heavy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMRoY91hhp-CbeO3C92zCIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/rebuildingtogethersacramento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebuilding-together-sacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebuildingtogethersac

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Rebuilding Together Sacramento