Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (Rebuilding Together-AFF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves low-income homeowners and nonprofits. Our volunteers repair and upgrade homes at no charge to the owner. We focus on health, safety and accessibility for every home.
Contact Us
10723 Main Street, #135
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-528-1999
Fax: 703-528-1197
Introducing AC Rescue: Fighting Heat with Comfort and Care
Rebuilding Together-AFF has partnered with Fairfax County’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) to launch AC Rescue, a brand-new program focused on preventing heat-related illness by delivering critical cooling support to those who need it most. Darek Newby (introduced in the July newsletter) has joined our team as the Program Manager for AC Rescue […]
Team Leader and Volunteer Profiles
Welcome to our new series celebrating the dedicated Rebuilding Together Team Leaders and volunteers, who come from all walks of life—engineering, construction, government, diplomacy, the military, and more. The profiles are written by Leon Rubis (pictured at right), a retired journalist and editor who started volunteering with us in 2021. A long-time DIYer, Leon says, […]
Bill Marshall’s Impact at Rebuilding Together AFF
After retiring from a successful home-building career, Bill Marshall was eager for a new way to channel his energy and expertise. He found the perfect fit with Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (RT-AFF) through Volunteer Arlington and quickly became a dedicated member of our Rebuilding Together Express (RT Express) program. Bill’s extensive background in construction and business […]
Celebrating our 500th Rebuilding Together Express Project
Rebuilding Together-AFF recently celebrated the completion of its 500th RT Express project, a significant milestone for a program that now makes up two-thirds of our total work. The steady need for repairs within our standard RT Express service list has not only allowed us to assist more homeowners but has also helped us build a […]
2024 in Review
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers, partners, and donors for making our 2024 fiscal year a resounding success. Together, we are building safer, more affordable, and thriving communities for neighbors in need. In FY2023, our volunteers contributed an astounding 6,200 hours to complete 117 projects, benefiting 176 individuals living in 110 homes […]
RT-AFF Addresses Heat Emergency at Harmony Place
Extreme heat is a silent killer, and this was the hottest summer on record. During the heat emergency Rebuilding Together – AFF partnered with the Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions and the office of Supervisor Rodney Lusk to provide relief to residents at Harmony Place Mobile Home […]
National Rebuilding Day – ACCA and Dulin UMC Assist Hartwood Foundation
Our partners completed some amazing work on National Rebuilding Day this past April. Two teams from Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) and a team from Dulin United Methodist Church collaborated with Hartwood Foundation to create outdoor spaces for their residents at three Fairfax homes. Hartwood operates residential service programs for people with developmental disabilities […]
Partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union to help Veterans and Neighbors in Need
As part of Rebuilding Together’s Veterans at Home program, we partnered with Navy Federal Credit Union to assist Mr. J in Arlington. Approaching his 90th birthday, Mr. J has lived in his cherished Arlington home and neighborhood for 50 years. As he aged, he became unable to manage simple repairs and maintenance. In collaboration with […]
2023 Year in Review
We want to thank all of our amazing volunteers, partners and donors for helping us make our 2023 fiscal year a great success. Together we are contributing to the solution for safe, affordable and thriving communities for our neighbors in need. Our in FY2023 our volunteers gave 6,924 hours to help us complete 117 projects. […]
Rebuilding Together-AFF in the Golden Gazette
The Golden Gazette published a story about RT-AFF in their September issue. This kind of story helps us reach more neighbors in need who can benefit from our repairs and modifications, and helps us recruit new volunteers and supporters. Click the photo to read the article. The Golden Gazette is a free monthly […]
National Rebuilding Day – Three Faith Groups Partner to Assist a Veteran
National Rebuilding Day included a variety of rewarding projects undertaken by our faith and corporate partners, including the work King of Kings Lutheran Church accomplished for Mr. W. in Centreville Mr. W. is a Marine Corps veteran who was stationed at Paris Island and Quantico before becoming a business owner in our area. He took […]
RT-AFF and Fannie Mae Partner to Assist Burke Seniors
Volunteers from Fannie Mae joined RT-AFF to help Pedro and Ana during Fannie Mae’s SERVE impact month. The team of volunteers were excited to get out from behind their computers and help make Pedro and Ana’s home safe and take care of deferred maintenance. Pedro had been a handyman and took a lot of pride in […]
RT-AFF and Lockheed Martin Partner to Assist a Disabled Veteran
Delia dotes over her husband John, a veteran who served during the Korean War and continued to serve state-side for many years until he became disabled. Delia and John have lived in their home for 35 years. Now that John uses a walker and wheelchair their home was not safe for him to navigate – […]
2022 Year in Review
All of us at Rebuilding Together Arlington/ Fairfax/ Falls Church want to express our deepest appreciation for our supporters and volunteers who make our work possible. In 2022, our volunteers gave 6,924 hours to help us complete 109 projects (100 homes and 9 nonprofits). That amounts to $365,312 in donated labor. 83% of the households […]
There’s No Place Like Home
The homeowners we assist are grateful for the life-changing repairs and modifications made by our volunteers and for the donors and funders who provide the financial support to make our programs possible. We recently interviewed four homeowners and want to share their gratitude with you. Please watch the video, and scroll down to read Mrs. […]
Highlights from National Rebuilding Day
National Rebuilding Day (NRD), our signature annual event, is made possible by our partnerships with local faith, corporate and community partners. Our partners financially support their projects and recruit House Captains who mobilize volunteers, plan repairs, and coordinate all the details to make the workday a success for their teams and the homeowners they are […]