Rebuilding Together LaPorte

Are we ReBuilding in YOUR Neighborhood? Watch for a Postcard!

This year’s designated ReBuild area is a mile radius near the LaPorte Civic Auditorium. If your home falls within that area, you will be receiving a postcard in the mail with instructions on how to apply as a homeowner in need! We receive many applications each year and which we could help every one… but we must narrow it down to 10-12 homes each year. Common repairs include: yard clean up, door and window fixes, electrical upgrades, plumbing repairs, decluttering, painting, etc.

Watch for a postcard in the mail with information on how to apply or click on the application link below to download a homeowner application for the May 16th, 2020 Build Day. We know it can be hard to ask for help, but these are your friends and neighbors reaching out to let you know we want to help you keep your home safe and looking nice!

2020 HOMEOWNER APPLICATION

Questions: Call 219-362-3312 and ask for Carey Garwood, Secretary of Rebuilding Together LaPorte County.

Volunteers Needed – Build Day is May 16, 2020

Build Day Team 2019

We need you!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Volunteer to help improve homes for homeowners in need in LaPorte! Construction skills not necessary! We need people to deliver lunch, clean up yards, run errands, and yes, some construction work!

Please complete and return the volunteer application either via email to rebuildingtogetherlp@gmail.com or to 102 G Street, LaPorte, IN 46350

CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

ReBuilding Day 2019

The ReBuilding Day for 2019 will be on Saturday, May 18th. Volunteers are encouraged to attend a send off celebration at the LaPorte High School Cafeteria from 7 to 8am that includes breakfast and introductions to your team and house leaders.

The home selection process is underway for this year and applications have been closed. If you would like to apply for 2020 consideration, please apply after September 30th.

Volunteers will be needed! If you would like to help with one of our projects on May 18th, please submit a volunteer form by April 15th!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Volunteer Applications

WE NEED YOU! Hundreds of Volunteers help to make these repairs for homeowners in need possible each year. Skilled or unskilled, YOU can help make a difference in your community by donating your time for one day (or even half a day) this May! Please complete an application and return it by April 25th. A house captain will contact you in early May with information about the home you will be working on. 

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS

Note: If you feel like you could make a good house captain, taking the lead on communicating with the homeowner or on heading up the repair tasks, be sure to note this on your application! 

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS

2019 Homeowner Applications

Homeowners in need can apply now for consideration for our May of 2019 Build Day! Priority is given to homes of veterans, senior citizens and low income homeowners. Must be owner occupied and current on taxes. Rentals and Land Contract properties do not qualify. Current funding requires that the property must be within the city limits of LaPorte or Michigan City at this time.

APPLICATION FOR HOMEOWNERS

Click on the link above for an application. 

OR Pick up an application at any of the following locations: 

-Bethany Lutheran Church, 102 G Street, LaPorte
-City of La Porte Engineer’s office, 801 Michigan Ave.
-Kabelin ACE Hardware East, 1010 Lincolnway, LaPorte
-Kabelin ACE Hardware West, 512 Andrew Ave, LaPorte
-Kabelin ACE Hardware West, 432 St. John Rd, Michigan City

APPLICATION FOR HOMEOWNERS

Volunteers for Build Day 2018

On a Saturday in May, Rebuilding Together LaPorte County will be working on several homes in LaPorte and Michigan City. Volunteers – skilled and unskilled are needed to make that happen!

From lunch delivery drivers, breakfast setup, yard clean up, and yes, construction work – we need a variety of skill types to make these homes look nicer and become safer for the homeowners.

If you have a passion for helping others and would like to help this year, please submit an application – we will get back to you with your house assignment or other ways that you can help on Build Day in May!

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION!

Build Day 2017 on May 6th

The 3rd Annual Build Day for LaPorte County will be on Saturday, May 6th. Homes worked on will be in select areas of LaPorte and Michigan City (City Limits).

Volunteers and Homeowners in Need of Repairs can apply online. Follow the links on this site.

Questions about volunteering or home selection:

Call 219-362-3312 and ask for Rebuilding Together

2017 Homeowner Application #1

Homeowner Application #1 is now available online via the link below.

HOMEOWNER APPLICATION #1

Initial applications must be received by December 31st of 2016 for consideration.

Upon review, homeowners most likely to be considered for our build day based on location and needs will be contacted for a property viewing and to complete additional paperwork to access qualification.

This is NOT extreme home makeover – safety and living standards are the main concerns. Cosmetic issues may be addressed as part of our neighborhood beautification effort, but are not the main mission of Rebuilding Together LaPorte County.

Please be sure to tell us as much as you can via the desired repairs section of the APPLICATION.

Thank you!

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION 

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BUILD DAY May 14th

Applications for the annual Build Day of Rebuilding Together LaPorte County can be found on this site.

2016 Build Day:
Saturday, May 14th

LAPORTE KICKOFF: 7-8AM at LPHS CAFETERIA

MICHIGAN CITY KICKOFF: 7-8AM at JATC BLDG at 301 E 8th Street

Plan on volunteering from 7:30am – 5pm although some sites may be done sooner. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Volunteer Thank You time from 4-6:30pm will be held at a site TBA with drinks/appetizers.

RT VOLUNTEER APP 2016   &  RT VOLUNTEER WAIVER 2016

Those interested in volunteering for the board or committees can use this Build Day application and simply note the desire to help more.