Rebuilding Together Philadelphia

What Rebuilding Together Philadelphia does

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia (RTP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 and headquartered at 3001 Stokley Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization provides free home repairs to income-eligible homeowners and tenants — primarily low-income seniors and families with asthmatic children — to make homes safe, healthy, and structurally sound. Repairs include structural work, plumbing, carpentry, accessibility modifications, and environmental remediation (e.g., carpet and allergen removal). Service delivery is powered by a volunteer model: staff coordinate individual repair projects and large neighborhood-scale "block builds" that concentrate work across multiple homes during organized community days. The organization reports having inspected and completed repairs on 500+ homes over the roughly decade since 2015 across 15+ Philadelphia neighborhoods including Haddington, West Philadelphia, Parkside, Kensington, Fairhill, and Dunlap.

RTP's product portfolio consists of four operational programs and one fundraising event: a Core Home Repair Program, Block Builds (neighborhood revitalization events), the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program (CAPP+), the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative (middle-income neighborhood stabilization), and Run to Rebuild (an annual fundraising race). Operating with approximately 14 staff members under a board that includes representatives from financial, legal, real estate, and community development sectors, RTP is led by President & CEO Stefanie F. Seldin (since November 2013) and Director of Operations Brandon Alcorn (since September 2015). The organization maintains external credibility markers including a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and Candid/GuideStar transparency seal, and is affiliated with the national Rebuilding Together network.

RTP's business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating: all services are provided at no cost to homeowners, and the organization is financed through charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships with structured visibility/recognition tiers, and grants from foundations. Distribution is direct community outreach — homeowners apply via the website and are matched with staff-coordinated volunteer labor, supplemented by paid contractors for specialized work. Targeted customer segments include low-income seniors (primary), families with children who have asthma, and middle-income neighborhood residents in revitalization geographies. Operating geographies are confined to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with no indication of geographic expansion beyond the city.

Name

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia

Legal name

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia

Website

https://rebuildingphilly.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free health-, safety-, and accessibility-focused home repairs to income-eligible Philadelphia homeowners — primarily low-income seniors and families with asthmatic children — via volunteer-powered block builds and individual repair projects funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Repair Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit home repairs
• Volunteer home renovation
• Community revitalization
• Affordable housing services
• Neighborhood block builds

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: As a nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Corporate sponsors fund specific block build projects and receive recognition benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners in Philadelphia, focusing on safety, health, and energy improvements. Services are delivered through volunteer-powered programs including Block Builds (neighborhood-scale repair events), the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program, and the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative. All services are provided at no cost to eligible homeowners and funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of home repair and community revitalization programs. The core offering is the Home Repair Program, which provides free repairs to low-income homeowners including seniors. This is delivered through Block Build neighborhood events, the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program addressing indoor air quality, and the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative for community stabilization. The organization also operates the Run to Rebuild as an annual fundraising event. All programs are supported by volunteer participation and donor contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Repair Program Free home repairs provided to low-income homeowners, particularly seniors, to make homes safe, healthy, and secure. Repairs include structural work, plumbing, carpentry, and accessibility modifications.
• Block Builds Neighborhood revitalization events where volunteers complete repairs on multiple homes in a concentrated area during organized community build days.
• Asthma Trigger Reduction Program Program to identify and reduce asthma triggers in homes, including removal of carpeting and other allergen sources, to improve respiratory health for residents, especially children with asthma.
• Middle Neighborhoods Initiative Program focused on stabilizing and strengthening middle-income neighborhoods in Philadelphia through targeted home repairs and community engagement.
• Run to Rebuild Annual fundraising event that combines a running/walking event with community engagement to raise funds for the organization's home repair mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ homes repaired since 2015
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partners provide funding and volunteer support for block build projects, receiving visibility and community recognition in return.
• HACE (Housing and Community Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Amanda Garayua serves as Housing Services Manager, overseeing housing counseling and energy departments.
• Community Legal Services of PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Secretary Zakya Hall serves as Communications and Content Manager at CLS of Philadelphia.
• Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Rachel Lewis is a commercial real estate attorney at Morgan Lewis.
• The Kendal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign services donated by Louise Snyder from The Kendal Corporation for annual reports.
• University City District (Project Rehab)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Ryan Spak developed Project Rehab for University City District to help property owners remediate distressed properties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• VolunteerHub: Volunteer management and scheduling platform commonly adopted by nonprofit block-build and service-event models analogous to RTP's volunteer-led repair events.
• Civic Center: Platform-based fundraising and engagement vendor used by many nonprofits, including housing and community-development organizations, for donor outreach and events comparable to RTP's Run to Rebuild and eNews programs.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National parent network of which RTP is an affiliate; provides free critical home repairs across dozens of U.S. affiliates. Directly comparable in mission, volunteer-driven delivery model, and corporate sponsorship structure.
• Project HOME: Philadelphia nonprofit addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through housing, employment, and health services. Compares on beneficiary population, geographic overlap, and blended housing/social-services revenue model.
• Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia: Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, providing home repairs, rehab, and affordable housing to low-income residents. Directly comparable as a housing-services nonprofit operating in the same geography with similar beneficiary base.
• NeighborWorks Philadelphia: Philadelphia affiliate of the national NeighborWorks Network providing homeownership counseling, rehab, and community revitalization. Comparable on geographic focus, beneficiary profile, and block/neighborhood-level intervention model.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit housing organization with Philadelphia affiliate; comparable at a portfolio level on home repair and new-build for low-income households across many geographies.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit operating community development, affordable housing, and health-housing initiatives across major U.S. metros. Comparable on the intersection of housing rehab, community revitalization, and health-outcome programs.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution (CDFI) funding housing, economic development, and health initiatives including asthma trigger remediation in Philadelphia. Comparable on funder-side perspective and healthy-housing program overlap.

Regional players

• HACE (Housing and Community Development Network): Greater Philadelphia-area CDFI and community development organization providing housing counseling, weatherization, and rehab funding. Comparable on mission (low-income homeowner support) and beneficiary demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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