Rebuilding Together Aurora began in 1993 and is an affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together organization. We are officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Mission: To bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes of low-income homeowners so that they may live in warmth, safety and independance. Our Vision: A safe and healthy home for everyone. Our Core Values: * We are committed to helping low-income people and communities and respect their integrity, strengths, and assets. We strengthen lives, homes, and communities. * We work in partnership with neighborhoods, involving residents in all aspects of our work. We value collaboration with other groups who share similar goals. * We believe in quality planning, delivery, and evaluation of our services. * We believe in inclusiveness, and seek to promote a diversity that is reflective of our communities. * We recognize the uniqueness of each affiliate and their community and respect local flexibility and creativity in decision-making and service delivery. * Volunteers delivering free services on National Rebuilding Day is our core initiative and our common denominator, along with the cost-effective leveraging of donated materials, supplies and labor.