Depending on the needs of the household and the resources available, Volunteer Rebuild projects may include:

• Full ground-up home rebuilds

• Major disaster-related repairs

• Partial reconstruction projects

• Smaller health and safety improvements

• Accessibility-related modifications

• Defensible space and resilience improvements

• Salvage and demolition support

• Coordination of donated labor and building materials

• Construction planning and project oversight

Every project is different. Services are tailored to the condition of the property, the household’s recovery needs, and the assistance available through SCCLTRG and its partners.

The Volunteer Rebuild Program focuses on disaster-impacted households that face substantial barriers to repairing or rebuilding on their own.

Many of the residents we assist are seniors, people living with disabilities, low-income households, or residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Some have remained displaced or have lived in unsafe conditions for years because the resources available through insurance, government assistance, and personal savings were not enough to complete their recovery.

SCCLTRG works to identify practical recovery pathways for households with significant unmet needs, prioritizing projects where coordinated community support can make a meaningful and lasting difference.

Volunteer-supported construction does not mean unsupported construction.

All volunteer labor is coordinated under SCCLTRG’s licensed contractor and skilled construction leadership. Before work begins, projects are evaluated for feasibility, safety, appropriate volunteer involvement, and any permitting or professional requirements.

Volunteers receive direction based on the project and their experience, while specialized or regulated work is handled by qualified professionals when required.

As of May 2026, SCCLTRG’s Volunteer Rebuild Program has:

• Engaged 112 individual volunteers

• Recorded 3,981.5 volunteer hours during 2025

• Generated an estimated $159,817.41 in volunteer labor value

• Completed full and partial home rebuilds

• Supported 11 storm-related repair projects

• Coordinated salvage and demolition projects

• Used donated materials to reduce rebuilding costs for disaster-impacted households

Each project reflects a coordinated effort among residents, volunteers, donors, contractors, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, and local recovery partners.