Released on: June 10, 2008, 8:16 am

Press Release Author: Jennifer Colter

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: The nation\'s largest volunteer home repair organization makes
a huge impact with a leading home repair retailer.

Press Release Body: (Atlanta, GA) On June 12, employees from The Home Depot will
take their home repair expertise out of their Buckhead store and into the house of a
low-income homeowner in the English Avenue community. In partnership with Rebuilding
Together, The Home Depot Foundation is sponsoring several Green Building home
rehabilitation projects across the nation. Utilizing funds from the Housing Impact
Grants program, Rebuilding Together Atlanta (RTA) will be incorporating green
building principles into their June 12th project. "Team Depot", the associate-led
volunteer group, will be using their home improvement know-how to make the
eco-friendly home repairs.

RTA works to assure that low-income homeowners, particularly older adults, people
with disabilities and multi-generation families, live in warmth, safety, and
independence. Through the use of volunteers and sponsors, Rebuilding Together is
able to carry out its mission of preserving and revitalizing homes and communities
at no cost to the homeowner. The Home Depot has been a long time supporter of
Rebuilding Together Atlanta, and with this grant, reaffirms The Home Depot's
commitment to give back to the community.

The Home Depot's Housing Impact Grants program supports affordable housing projects
built or preserved with environmentally friendly, efficient and durable materials
that increase energy and water efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and reduce
maintenance costs. The installation of a low-flow toilet and ENERGY STAR rated
appliances, landscaping with native plants, and painting with an eco-friendly
product are just a few of the ways The Home Depot is going to help this Atlanta
homeowner go green.

"Rebuilding Together- Atlanta is committed to making an impact on the city's housing
needs, and we are approaching it community by community," says Jan Jordan, Executive
Director. "We've found that when you strengthen a community, you strengthen the
life source of every home in it. We're excited to be partnering with the Home Depot
on this project and working in such a historically significant area - English Avenue
and Vine City."

About Rebuilding Together- Atlanta
Rebuilding Together- Atlanta (RTA) is an affiliate of the nation's largest volunteer
organization preserving and revitalizing low-income houses and communities. With
over 235 affiliates in 50 states, RTA has been serving the homeowners of Atlanta for
over sixteen years. Since the first project in 1992, RTA has organized thousands of
volunteers who have rehabilitated over 500 homes within Atlanta. The estimated
value of these renovations is over $2.5 million. The mission of Rebuilding Together
is to preserve and revitalize homes and communities. We work to assure that low
income homeowners, particularly older adults, people with disabilities and
multi-generation families, live in warmth, safety, and independence. Our goal is to
make a sustainable impact in partnership with communities.


Web Site: http://www.rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org

Contact Details: Jan Jordan, Executive Director
(404) 351-4949
jjordan@rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org