Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago volunteers make critical home repairs in Englewood, Chicago on National Rebuilding Day [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — One strike at a time, dozens of homes in the city’s Englewood community are getting some much-needed TLC.

“Our main goal is to make the home warm, safe, dry and healthy for the homeowner and families that live there,” said Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago CEO Wanda Ramirez.

Saturday marked National Rebuilding Day. More than 1,500 volunteers came together to make critical repairs to aging homes belonging to seniors, people with disabilities and those in low-income communities, all free of charge.

It’s hosted by Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago and involves help from labor unions service organizations and more.

“It means a lot, because I can’t afford the things they are doing. I can’t afford it,” said homeowner Cynthia Myers.

Myers said her Englewood home of 21 years was in dire need of repairs.

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