community revitalization partnerships (crp)

 

Rebuilding Together’s Community Revitalization Partnerships (CRP) model expands our impact beyond individual home repairs, focusing on targeted neighborhoods to create safe, healthy, and thriving communities. Through this model, we collaborate with residents, volunteers, municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, foundations, and other partners to maximize community investment and long-term sustainability. By concentrating our efforts in specific areas and aligning with other non-profit organizations, service providers, or community partners, we can improve overall neighborhood conditions—ensuring that entire communities benefit.

 

Beyond the Threshold:

RTBR’s New Mission for Neighborhood Stabilization

For years, RTBR has been a lifeline for low-income homeowners through our core mission of critical home repairs. Today, we are expanding our impact by renovatiing adjudicated homes to address the root causes of neighborhood decline.

Our Goals for this New Pillar:

  • Eradicate Blight: Transforming eyesores into assets.
  • Protect Equity: Increasing property values for the long-term residents we already serve.
  • Sustainable Growth: Generating a modest revenue stream to reinvest back into our core repair programs.

This isn't just about one house; it’s about the entire street.

FEATURE

CRITICAL REPAIRS (CORE)

ADJUDICATED RENOVATIONS (NEW)

Focus

Helping current owners stay

Transforming blighted streets

Goal

Safety & Accessibility

Neighborhood Renovations

Financial Impact

Grant funded

Recvenue potential & Low Cost Homes

Outcome

Aging in Place

Neighborhood Stability and Growth

 

    Envisioning  4044 Alliquippa Street

          

IS                              COULD BE      

 

 

Strategic Impact of Renovating Adjudicated Homes

  • Blight Eradication: Moving from the weathered, "as-is" state on the left to the clean, painted, and landscaped version on the right removes safety hazards and psychological weight from the community.
  • Wealth Building: By increasing property values, you are helping existing low-income homeowners build home equity, which is often their most significant financial asset.
  • Operational Sustainability: Creating a small revenue stream from these renovations allows RTBR to reinvest in more critical repairs, making the non-profit model more resilient.
  • Community Stabilization: Occupied, well-maintained homes discourage illegal activity and foster a sense of pride and security for the neighbors.

 

 

 

 

 

Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Place Based Community Revitalization Project

Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge, in partnership with the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation, launched a groundbreaking home rehabilitation project—the first of its kind in Baton Rouge. This initiative focused on revitalizing the community by addressing critical health and safety concerns in more than six homes.

 

The project involved extensive renovations, including removal of hazardous lead-based paint and asbestos, roof repair and replacement, foundation stabilization, and other essential improvements. By combining resources and expertise, we ensured that these homes meet safety standards and provide secure, healthy living environments for families in need. This initiative underscores our commitment to community development and demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving lasting, positive change.

 

we are looking for partners

Please contact Board Secretary Karen Ewing if you are interested in partnering with us at karen@rtbr.org