The 2026 Showcase of Home Sign-ups are now live!
The 2026 Showcase of Homes Sign up are now live!
Use this link to sign up for a slot today.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AB2CABFBC43-64491616-showcase
#community #volunteer
Board Member Spotlight – Terry Hubbard
Meet Terry Hubbard of Peak Environmental.
Terry joined our Board of Directors in 2025 and has been a wonderful addition to the Board.
Here is a quick chat about why he is involved with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County.
What is your connection to Rebuilding Together Saratoga and why did you join the Board?
In 2018, I was asked by Paul Lambert, a past president, to help out a family in Saratoga who had 2 young boys in wheel chairs and needed a new walkway from there wheelchair ramp to the driveway. In 2020, I was the musical entertainment for a RTSC fundraising event at the Saratoga Winery. Since then my company Peak Environmental has been a donor and I also volunteer every year to be a greeter for the Showcase of Homes.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor or favorite dessert?
Stewarts Carmel Cone Crunch. It only comes in a pint, I am lobbying them now to make it in the half gallon!
We are glad to have Terry on our Board!
Board Member Spotlight – Stephanie Lamphere
Meet Stephanie Lamphere of Clean Green Hauling & Removal.
Stephanie joined our Board of Directors in 2025 and has been a wonderful addition to the Board.
Here is a quick chat about why she is involved with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County.
I’d been shopping at the ReShop for the Good store in Ballston Spa for years without realizing what their proceeds actually support. When my husband and I started our junk removal business, Clean Green Hauling & Removal, in 2022, we began donating furniture and other household items to the ReShop, and I finally connected the dots. I loved helping the mission indirectly by providing products to the shop, and I also loved the work RTSC was doing in the community. As our business grew, we became more involved with the shop, and in 2024, we were thrilled to be honored with RTSC’s Community Partner award. That same year, I began the Saratoga County Chamber’s Leadership Saratoga program, which prepares participants to be productive board members and community leaders, and helps identify their interests and hone their strengths. For me, joining the RTSC board was a natural fit, and I’m very excited to put my skills and passions to use on the organization’s behalf.
My favorite ice cream flavor is Stewart’s Shops Adirondack Bear Paw, which sadly has been discontinued in the half-gallon size. But they still carry it in pint sizes, so I regularly embark on my own personal scavenger hunt to find it at Stewart’s Shops throughout the area!
Board Member Spotlight – Stacey Cummings
Meet Stacey Cummings of Gilbane Building Company.
Stacey joined our Board of Directors in 2025 and has been a wonderful addition to the Board.
Here is a quick chat about why she is involved with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County:
What is your connection to Rebuilding Together Saratoga and why did you join the Board?
For the past 18 years, my role as Gilbane Building Company’s Volunteer Coordinator with RTSC has been a meaningful part of my professional life. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside dedicated volunteers, witnessing firsthand how small acts of service can transform lives and strengthen our community. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep connection to RTSC’s mission and the people we serve, and that commitment is what inspired me to join the Board of Directors. Serving on the Board allows me to bring my experience, passion, and long-term perspective to a broader level—helping shape the organization’s future, support its growth, and ensure that our work continues to make a lasting impact.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor or favorite dessert?
My favorite ice cream flavor is Butter Pecan. Stewart’s Butter Pecan honestly has the best flavor.
Thank you Stacey for joining our Board of Directors. We’re glad to have you.
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Why Housing Matters
An article produced by Urban Institute Initiative on “How Housing Matters for Educational, Health, and Economic Outcomes”.
Housing matters. How, when, and where people access housing can have far-reaching effects on individuals and communities. Problems with housing supply (PDF), affordability, and stability can undermine all aspects of one’s life, including physical and mental health, educational attainment, and economic success. Policymakers, practitioners, and advocates in all sectors can focus on improving housing to move the needle across a range of other outcomes.
The sprawling influence of housing outcomes on other social policy domains is backed by decades of evidence. The research insights below provide a starting point for deeper research to support the development of cross-sector interventions. […]
Click here to view the full article.
Housing Matters is an online resource for the most rigorous research and practical information on how a quality, stable, affordable home in a vibrant community contributes to individual and community success.
#housing #stability
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Rebuilding Together Saratoga receives Lend-A-Hand Grant
Back in December 2025, our Community Relations Manager, Clarice Eaton, accepted a check from Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund’s Lend-a-Hand Grant program. The support will help us prepare and offer 25 Health and Safety Kits to our homeowners in need. Homeowners who apply to our program are offered a kit which includes: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, mini first aid kit, hand sanitizers, and first responder notification paperwork.
Thank you @AdirondackTrustCompany Community Fund for believing in our mission and investing in our community.
#communitypartners #lendahand #neighborshelpingneighbors
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A Year in Review: 2025 Impact Summary
We are thrilled to share that last year we were able to help 282 families in our community live in safer and healthier homes. This would not have been possible without the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners. THANK YOU!
Together, we are making a meaningful impact in our community by keeping existing low-income homeowners in their own homes and ensuring those homes are safe, healthy, warm, and dry.
2025 by the Numbers
This past year, we continued to focus on the essential repairs that keep people warm, safe, and dry. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together:
- 282 homes received services
- 559 total residents served
- 116 handyman projects completed
- 115 health and safety visits conducted
- 9 substandard mobile homes replaced
- 293 volunteers engaged
- 3,508 volunteer hours donated
Critical Repairs That Make a Real Difference
In 2025, we completed 67 roof repairs or replacements and installed 18 accessibility ramps. A sound roof means a family stays warm and dry through an Adirondack winter. A ramp means an elderly neighbor can safely leave — and return to — their own home.
Homeowner Outcomes
100% of homeowners surveyed said they feel safer and more secure in their homes after repairs were completed. 100% of homeowners surveyed said they feel they are at a lower risk of falling in their home after accessibility-related repairs were completed.
Who We Serve
The residents we serve face real and compounding challenges. In 2025, 3 in 5 residents served were seniors (65+) aging in place, and 3 in 4 residents served had at least one disability.
Income Demographics
Over 85% of the residents we helped in 2025 fell below 80% of area median income. Here’s the full breakdown:
- Extremely Low income (less than 30% AMI): 28.4%
- Very Low income (31–50% AMI): 32.6%
- Low income (51–80% AMI): 24.1%
- Moderate income (80%+): 14.9%
Thank You
To our donors, volunteers, and partners: because of your commitment, we turned funding and labor into dry roofs, stable floors, and homes that are truly safe for our neighbors. We are grateful for every hour, every dollar, and every act of generosity that made 2025 possible.
#WeAreRebuilders #Housing #Nonprofit #Community #GiveBack
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2026 South High Marathon Dance Recipients Announced!
We are excited to be selected as a recipient of this years South High Marathon Dance!
We are grateful to be chosen and be able to directly help those close to the Dance itself and our surrounding community.
To find out more information on the Dance and other community events, click the link here https://www.sgfcsd.org/article/2626723
#community #gobulldogs
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Thank You NYS Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal
We are excited to announce State grants were awarded to help our neighbors in need. We are grateful for this opportunity to continue serving Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. In total, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County was awarded $4.75 Million.
Congrats also go out to our neighbor non-profits for their continued work.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Capital Region is receiving over $12 million to help 201 households. The grants are aimed at providing low-to-moderate income individuals and families money to complete emergency repairs, replace manufactured homes, receive rental assistance, and down payment assistance when purchasing a first home.
The New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal provides the grant funding directly to municipalities and local non-profit organizations. Eligible households can then apply for assistance.
Check out the full news article for more information: https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/capital-region-receives-12m-in-grants-for-housing-aid/
#neighborshelpingneighbors
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Deck the Halls and the Brand New Walls
This Greenwich Family can now breathe a sigh of relief. “This has been a long time coming. I’m happy this was able to happen before Christmas”.
This mom set out to create a first-floor room for her son living with a disability. She feared her son would have trouble moving and being stable as he aged and navigated around the house.
“Falling for him is life threatening. So, I reached out to Rebuilding Together Saratoga to see what my options were.”
After many conversations, the project was set to move forward and focused on creating a first-floor bedroom and accessible bathroom. “I’m worry free now that my son is on the first floor. It’s taken weight off my shoulders. He can be independent and do more things on his own”.
Funding for this project was provided by the NYS Homes and Community Renewal Access to Home program, NYS Affordable Housing Corporation, the US. Department of Agriculture’s Housing Preservation Program, Lowe’s, and donations from the Saratoga Builders Association and South High Marathon Dance Inc.