In 1992, Rebuilding Together Portland (RTpdx) began renewing homes in our community (see Rebuilding Together). Each year on the last Saturday in April, RTpdx (and all Rebuilding Together chapters across the country) has a work day to renew homes for low-income homeowners in need. (These are often seniors, veterans and those with disabilities). RTpdx coordinates unskilled volunteers like us, skilled volunteer tradespeople and companies, and corporate sponsorship to benefit the needy in our community.