Causes: Home Improvement & Repairs, Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter, Housing Rehabilitation

Mission: Rebuilding Together began as Christmas in April began in 1973 in Midland, TX, where some local community leaders and volunteers assisted a neighbor in need by rehabilitating her home. The program spread, and Christmas in April USA was founded in 1988 as a national organization, and now offers assistance to 245 affiliates across the country. We provide necessary repairs for low-income elderly homeowners at no cost to them. The work is done primarily by volunteers (both skilled and unskilled). Applicants must be 60 years of age, own their home and live in the greater OKC area. We provide improvements they would never be able to make on their own. We rebuild lives and neighborhoods, thus improving our community.

Target demographics: In order to be eligible to receive free home repairs through Rebuilding Together OKC an individual must:. Be 55 years of age or older. . Own and reside in their home with plans to remain in this home. . Be financially unable to make the repairs.

Geographic areas served: The greater OKC area; North to Danforth Road, South to SW 89th Street, East to Post Road and West to Countyline Road.

Programs: Spring Work Day, Year Round Program