Carrying 2025 Forward

Every year offers lessons. For Rebuilding Together Charleston, 2025 reaffirmed something we’ve always believed: when neighbors come together around safe housing, the impact lasts far beyond a single repair.
As we step into a new year, we’re taking time to reflect on what 2025 made possible, not just in numbers, but in stability, independence, and peace of mind for the homeowners we serve. Our newly released Annual Report shares the full story, and we invite you to explore it here.

In 2025, Rebuilding Together Charleston completed 26 home repair projects, addressing 110 critical repairs across the Kanawha Valley. Behind each project is a homeowner who needed support to remain safely housed, often at a moment when repairs had become urgent and overwhelming.
The neighbors we served lived on extremely limited resources, with an average annual income of $14,265, and nearly half (47%) were over the age of 65. For many, the cost of essential home repairs simply isn’t manageable without support, yet remaining in their homes is deeply tied to health, independence, and connection to their community.
These projects were made possible by 167 volunteers, who contributed 2,312 hours of service throughout the year. Their time, skill, and dedication helped RTC stretch every dollar further while delivering repairs that directly improved safety and quality of life.
On average, contractor and material costs totaled $9,118 per household, an investment that allowed homeowners to address urgent safety hazards before they led to displacement or serious health risks. Altogether, this work generated an estimated $711,204 in social return, demonstrating that targeted home repairs protect far more than physical structures; they protect stability, dignity, and long-term housing security.

Like many organizations working in housing and construction, RTC continued navigating rising material and labor costs throughout 2025. Even so, community support allowed us to maintain high-quality repairs while focusing on the projects that matter most, the ones that protect safety and prevent long-term housing instability.
While 2025 gave us many reasons to feel proud, it also reminds us why this work remains essential. Homes continue to age. Repair costs continue to rise. And many homeowners still face barriers to maintaining safe, healthy living environments.
Thank you for being part of a community that believes safe housing creates stronger neighborhoods, healthier families, and more stable futures. We’re grateful to continue this work alongside you in the year ahead.