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Philadelphia
Building a Healthy N e i g h b o r h o o d
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In June of 2012, Rebuilding Together and many of our partners, including Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, Lowe’s, Carter’s Kids, and others, combined efforts to work on an extraordinary project: Building a Healthy Neighborhood in West Philadelphia’s Overbrook community. With the help of 1000 volunteers we provided critical repairs and renovations to 30 homes for homeowners and families in need, installed a new neighborhood playground at the Overbrook Environmental Education Center, and held a resource fair with financial, health, and other information for the surrounding community – a community of families, friends and neighbors who care and look out for each other. The images in this book, taken at the event and during the weeks leading up to it, and the accompanying words offer a window into what this project means to everyone involved, from homeowners to volunteers, corporate partners to AmeriCorps members. It is a powerful experience to take part in something that brings so many together around a need as basic as a safe and healthy home for every person.
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Community[ kə’myoōn i tē ]
noun: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. a group of people living together.
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home[ hōm ]
noun: the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. a place where something flourishes.
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rebuild[ rē ˈb i l d ]
noun: build ( s o m e t h i n g ) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
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together[ tə ˈgeˈə r ]
adverb: with or in proximity to another person or people, collectively, so as to touch or combine, to be united.
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Rebuilding TogetherBuilding a Healthy Neighborhood
Philadelphia, June 2012
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Peo
Ple
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“What it takes, is the right
combination of laughter and determination.”
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“When you see
the change coming, it’s hard not to smile.”
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John White, celebrating 20 years with Rebuilding Together, speaks to partners and community members at the unveiling of the new playground.
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included work on 30 homes on N. 62nd Street, a new playground and a community resource fair — all done through the combined efforts of corporate and community partners, more than a thousand volunteers, and months of planning.
the goal
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Homeowners Sarah Hall and Rafiq Rashied
assess the mighty job that lies
ahead.
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“for a family the amount of work
can be overwhelming and finding a place to start very difficult.”
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“Everyone’s got a job to do.”
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Katie Cody, Lowe’s
Community Relations
Manager (left) joins in the work while local and
national news teams cover the
event.
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wo
rk
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“skill, compassion, generosity &
effort”
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“There are hundreds of
jobs in a project like this... thankfully there’s a person for each one.”
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“It’s all about improving the lives
of these folks who might need a leg up. It’s about making a difference, inside and out.”
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“A playground isn’t just a jungle gym and some swings. It’s a common place for people to come
together — to play, to learn, to grow — together.”
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outcomeMrs Bates is one of many happy home-owners who saw her home completely renewed.
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“The transformation
that took place in this community is astounding. I’m certain its effects will be felt, cherished and talked about for years to come.”
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N e i g h b o r h o o d kids play on the new jungle gym as Amy Smart, Carter O o s t e r h o u s e , Jerome Shebazz, James Blair and Carrie Rathman cut the ribbon and open the new community playground.
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success[ səkˈses ]
noun: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, favorable outcome of an undertaking, achievement of one’s goals.
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“What we experienced in the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA in June of
2012 was nothing short of amazing, truly inspiring. Incredible, passionate people from all over the country — RT volunteers, Lowe’s employees, local politicians, celebrities, community members, members of HUD, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, Carter’s Kids, and so many others - showed up on North 62nd street, not just to watch or talk about what was happening, but to strap on tool belts, pick up hammers and paint brushes, and be a hands-on part of improving the lives of the good people who live on this block.
We witnessed corporate executives with paint on their shirts and sawdust in their hair,
working side by side with AmeriCorps members to lend a helping hand where its effects will be felt for lifetimes to come. What we experienced was humanity at its finest. Folks from all walks of life and at every stage of their own lives, coming together with a single purpose — to help others in need.”
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This book was created by: John Welsh and Benjamin Kanes, Sight Sense Productions
Photography by: John WelshTony WoodAnthony SinagogaSarah Bones
Text by:Benjamin Kanes
Design:2 Twins Design
Special Thanks:Tim Parsons and countless other contributors (you know who you are).
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