National partnership will fund critical home repairs in 30 communities, helping older adults, veterans, and working families remain safely housed.
WASHINGTON — For many families, the greatest housing challenge isn’t finding a new home—it’s keeping the one they already have safe to live in.
That’s the focus of a renewed partnership between Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo, which announced a $1.1 million investment through the Wells Fargo Builds® program to provide critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for homeowners in 30 communities across the United States.
The initiative is expected to help more than 70 households by addressing repairs many homeowners cannot afford on their own, including roof replacements, accessibility improvements, and other essential upgrades that allow residents to remain safely in their homes.
“Too often, conversations about housing focus on building new homes, but preserving the homes people already have is just as important,” said Maureen Carlson, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. “For the cost of building one new home, Rebuilding Together can repair multiple homes, helping to keep communities intact and housing accessible for those who need it most. Through our partnership with Wells Fargo, we are preventing displacement, safeguarding affordable housing, and helping families build a stronger future where they already live.”
The announcement comes as leaders from both organizations gathered in Novato, California, to recognize the impact of their long-standing collaboration.
The investment focuses on homeowners who often face the greatest barriers to maintaining safe housing, including older adults, veterans, and working families living on limited incomes. By repairing existing homes rather than replacing them, the organizations aim to preserve affordable housing while strengthening neighborhoods.
“Wells Fargo believes that stable housing is essential to building strong, resilient communities, and preserving the homes people already have is a critical part of that work,” said Darlene Goins, head of Wells Fargo Philanthropy and Community Impact. “Through our collaboration with Rebuilding Together, we are supporting practical solutions that help older adults, veterans, and working families remain in their homes. By investing in critical repairs and accessibility, we are helping strengthen neighborhoods and supporting housing affordability across the country.”
The partnership has steadily expanded over the past decade. Since 2017, Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation have contributed more than $18 million to Rebuilding Together and its affiliate network, supporting home preservation and neighborhood revitalization efforts nationwide.
For many recipients, these repairs mean more than fixing a roof or installing a wheelchair ramp. They represent the ability to age in place, maintain independence, remain connected to neighbors, and avoid the financial hardship that often accompanies displacement.
“When we invest in helping people stay safely in the homes they already love, we’re not just repairing houses—we’re preserving dignity, protecting families, and strengthening entire communities one neighbor at a time,” said Bruce Petillo, founder of Heartitude. “Compassion often begins with something as practical as making sure someone’s front door, roof, or wheelchair ramp allows them to remain where life has already taken root.”
Founded in 1973, Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit providing no-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications for older adults, veterans, and families in need through a nationwide network of affiliates and volunteers.
Original Source: Rebuilding Together, “Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo Renew Commitment to Housing Preservation and Home Repair Efforts Nationwide,” published July 1, 2026.