Testimonials

"It's nice to help others in need. I appreciate helping less fortunate people and spending family time teaching my children to help...giving thanks for what they have and teaching them to be helpful to others in need... teaching them true value."

- Yessel Santana (wife of UPS employee)

"I painted a wall and supervised my dad. I had fun doing it I feel it's important to give back to the community and everybody should help."

- Amanda Henize, Age 16, daughter of UPS employee, Coral Reef H.S. student

"I want to personally thank you for the opportunity of allowing us to work with you all. You were an amazing host site and provided us with strong, direct service as well as an education that changed the way we look at service work. I am very grateful to have worked with you and I hope we can continue this partnership."

- UM Student Volunteer August 27, 2011 work day

"Greetings, I was an applicant of your project that was held on May 7, 2011 in Naranja. You made my house into a home and I am very pleased to say that it was a great job. In doing this great job, I want to thank the staff of Rebuilding Together. Special thanks to Mr. Bob Miller and Mr. Gregory of the First Florida Building Corp and Mr. James McCants also for your effort that goes beyond the cause of Rebuilding. Words cannot express the gratitude. I pray and hope whatever it takes that you will continue to help in the communities. You are doing great work and please don’t stop."

- Diane Richardson - Homeowner

"On behalf of the University of Miami's Butler Center for Service and Leadership, I would like to say that working with Donna Fales and Rebuilding Together has been nothing but a pleasure. They have assisted with many of our University's service days this year including Orientation Outreach and the United School of Business Service Day. The volunteers that worked with Rebuilding Together have returned from their sites with rewarding experiences. I look forward to continuing this partnership with Rebuilding Together, as this is a great organization doing wonderful things for the Miami Community."

- Natalie Fontela, Student Placement Assistant

"Having an organization like Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade means the world to me. Before their help, my house was in shambles. My kids were cutting themselves on broken tile in my floor and I had holes in my walls. I had been in and out of the hospital because of my disability and was unable to find the resources to fix my home. I prayed for help and when it came, it was such a blessing for me any my family. It is such an awesome program and I will forever be grateful for the help and support I have received."

- Angela Butler

"I am completely overwhelmed by all the volunteers here today and thank you to each of you for everything you have done."

- Joyeria Willis

"Thanks to all who really blessed my mother with the things that are being done around her house. Thanks to the workers that didn’t think the house was too worn down to repair it. She was afraid to leave the house for years because she was afraid of falling. Now she has the support of the railing and ramp. God Bless you all."

- Mrs. Laverne Fisher's daughter

"Thank you for everything. This program is truly a blessing for the senior citizens. I’ve been a resident of this community for over 50 years. The assistance and service that your agency has provided are immeasurable. Many of the needed repairs would not have been possible without your help. Keep up the good work."

- Mrs. Minnie Cooper

"Thank you for allowing Gillette Construction the privilege to take part in National Rebuild Day. The small amount of tasks that we completed that day were nothing compared to the thanks and compassion that each and everyone of us received from Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown touched the lives of myself, my co-workers, my team members as well as my friends. If the world were filled with more people like the group that came together on Saturday; to act as one and help those that need just a small amount of kindness and care; what an incredible place and time we would have. We look forward to being there arm and arm with everyone again next year."

- Sandy Domando, Gillette Construction

"Approximately one year ago, we stood in the living room amongst all of the chaos that Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina graced upon us, thinking to myself, “Lord what will thou have us to do”. As a result of the hurricanes, Miami-Dade County issued a citation indicating the house was deemed unsafe due to the deteriorating roof and carport. Rebuilding Together Miami stepped in and worked wonders. We were provided with necessities and amenities: a brand new kitchen including new appliances; a refurbished terrazzo floor; updated electrical system; closets renovated; new storm impact windows throughout the entire house; interior and exterior of the house painted; a new driveway; a new sprinkler system not to mention a new roof and carport. On behalf of the entire Walker Family, we say thank you to all who made this wonderful venture possible. "

- Mrs. Thelma Walker's daughter