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Rebuilding Together Kent County in the News

We are the only organization based in Kent County that provides free, critical home repairs and modifications to our neighbors with limited resources. Browse below to learn more about some of our recent projects. Contact us to get involved, whether you want to apply for services or assist in projects…or both!

Executive Director On Air

Click below to listen to Genevieve speak on WCTR’s My Generation about all things RTKC

Welcoming a-board new directors

As we thank Pam & Len for their service, three new residents join the Board.

New space, new program

In addition to a new office, we’ve launched a pilot program to help neighbors clear tangled titles.

Volunteers donate over 500 hours

It really does take a village and we are grateful for the more than 50 folks who gave their time & talent.

Volunteers donate 180 hours

With support from The Dixon Group and Shore United Bank, seven projects help neighbors live more safely.


On December 8, 2022, our Executive Director, Genevieve Croker, was interviewed by Kent County High School student, Braiden Bakeoven, about our services, eligibility criteria, and how you can volunteer to help more neighbors live in safe and healthy homes!


Second free roof for local veteran

Owens Corning again partnered with RTKC and a platinum contractor to provide a new roof for a veteran.

Safer steps equal safer homes

In February, volunteers replaced hazardous structures and made back doors functional again!

Earning Maryland’s Trust

We are grateful to receive this grant from Maryland Affordable Housing Trust for the third year!

New Board Members welcomed

We are grateful when enthusiastic community members join the movement to end substandard housing.

Getting in and out more safely

Volunteers are back in action, helping neighbors avoid costly falls as they come and go from their homes.

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More than just getting work done

Mrs. S said our volunteers felt almost like new family members after a hard morning’s work.

Couldn’t have asked for a better day to serve

At four homes in Butlertown, National Rebuilding Day projects were in full swing throughout the morning.

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Local veteran gets new roof in time for the holidays

Through a partnership with Owens-Corning & AROCON, we were able to assist this veteran.

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RTKC partners with KAH to complete Garnet House

We were delighted to pitch in on the front porch for Kent Attainable’s first new home in Chestertown.

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Worton Point schoolhouse “it takes a village” project

When Kent Cultural Alliance reached out, we jumped at the chance to help!


Listen to our Executive Director, Wayne Rickert, being interviewed by Sam Ricketts on WCTR.


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Building trust with neighbors in Kent County

With support from Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, we made repairs for 15 homeowners.

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New roofs make neighbors safer at home

With major support from USDA six local homeowners got leaking roofs replaced.

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Local family gets much-needed home modification

Despite truly frigid temperatures, volunteers spent four hours installing a ramp.