In recognition of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance and in partnership with the City of Aurora, RTA held the first ever Green Home House Calls event on Saturday, September 10 at Waubonsee Community College.
66 households (that's 165 residents!) were provided with the tools and training necessary to provide DIY energy efficiency upgrades and modifications to their own homes. Each homeowner was given a pack of materials worth over $150 for attending the training, including weather stripping, low-flow water fixtures, CFL lightbulbs, water heater insulation, and a programmable thermostat.
This incredible effort was made possible in part by the 48 incredible volunteers came out to assist the project, providing help to 19 households with elderly or disabled residents.
We received great feedback about the training, and incredible stories of volunteer collaboration, homeowner experience, and appreciation from both homeowners and volunteers alike for the class and pack.
We are excited to continue this event throughout the coming year, and plan to host several more events. If you'd like to participate as either a homeowner or volunteer, contact the RTA office to learn more.
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Rebuilding Together Aurora is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping low-income homeowners through home renovation and repair. Our mission is to make a significant and lasting contribution to those we help in Aurora, Illinois.
We rebuild together, one house, one family at a time.
An affiliate of the national grass-roots movement, our mission is to provide a safe and healthy home for every person.
A safe and healthy home for every person.
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We rebuild together, one house, one family at a time.
An affiliate of the national grass-roots movement, our mission is to provide a safe and healthy home for every person.
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