What they call their work
What they do
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Assemble welcome packages for families in new mobile homesProvides welcome packages containing essential household items and comforts to families transitioning into newly built mobile homes, supporting stable housing starts.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Coordinate volunteer-based community repair and improvement projectsOrganizes volunteer efforts for home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community service projects, including seasonal Spring and Fall Workdays, corporate volunteer days, and support for qualified nonprofits and community spaces. Engages volunteers in painting, yardwork, weatherproofing, and light construction.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host fundraising and community engagement eventsOrganizes signature fundraising events such as dinners and the Showcase of Homes, supported by volunteers in setup, guest services, and logistics, to build community engagement and support program sustainability.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homesPartners with the American Red Cross to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, enhancing household safety for vulnerable residents.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operate ReShop for the Good to fund home repair programsRuns a secondhand furniture and home goods store (ReShop) staffed by volunteers, which generates revenue to support home repair initiatives. Activities include sorting donations, organizing inventory, customer service, and display staging.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Provide critical home repairs and accessibility modificationsRehabilitates homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties to ensure safe, habitable, and accessible living conditions. Services include installation of handrails, construction of exterior steps, light carpentry, and weatherproofing, delivered through volunteer teams and contractor coordination.
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Who runs it
- CHELSEA GALLUP — Secretary
- DAN ROOHAN — Director
- DANIELLE HUDSON — Director
- DAVID TROIANO — Director
- DEBRA CARTIER — Director
- EDWARD HITTI — Director
- GEOFF KELLY — Director
- KAREN CARLING — Vice President
- KEN TERPENING — President
- KIMBERLY MARK — Director
- MARTHA MCQUIGGE — Director
- MARTHANNE GARRIGAN GERSHMAN — Treasurer
- MARY ELLEN RIDER — Director
- MONICA HALEY — Director
Who they work with
- AIM Services Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Daniel Nazzaro
- American Red Cross Partner — Partners with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes.
- Arrow Bank Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Vice President Martha McQuigge
- Azar Design Partner — Employer affiliation of Board President Karen Carling
- Clean Green Hauling & Removal Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Stephanie Lamphere
- DeAngelus Goralczyk, PLLC Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Edward Hitti
- Disability Management Employer Coalition Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Treasurer Marthanne Garrigan-Gershman
- Gilbane Building Company Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Stacey Cummings
- Kodiak Construction Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Jeana Labas
- New York State SEFA Government — Available as a designated charity for New York State employees through the SEFA giving program.
- Peak Environmental Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Terry Hubbard
- Rebuilding Together Network — Proud affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together network, implementing its mission locally in Saratoga County.
- Rebuilding Together Saratoga County Network — Local affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit network focused on home repairs for vulnerable populations.
- Roohan Realty Partner — Employer affiliation of Co-Board Secretary Dan Roohan
- Teacher, Retired Partner — Former profession of Board Member Mary Ellen Rider
- The Adirondack Trust Company Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Kimberly Mark
- Trustage Insurance Partner — Employer affiliation of Co-Board Secretary Monica Haley
- USI Insurance Services & Consulting Partner — Employer affiliation of Board Member Chelsea Gallup
- United Way Network — Designated charity option through United Way giving programs.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Powered Home Repair Modelmethodology: community-powered repairBy mobilizing local volunteers and leveraging community labor, we deliver home repairs more efficiently and strengthen neighborhood ties, because collective civic engagement increases program capacity and fosters shared ownership of community well-being.
- Housing Preservation as Stability Strategymethodology: preservation-over-replacementBy repairing existing homes instead of replacing them, we enable vulnerable populations to remain in their communities, because preserving occupied housing maintains social networks, reduces displacement, and is more cost-effective than new construction.
- In-Kind Resource Leverage Modelmethodology: in-kind_material_supportBy securing donated materials and pro-bono skilled labor, we expand the number of homes repaired without increasing financial costs, because non-monetary contributions directly increase program scalability and sustainability.