Start an Affiliate
You can start a Rebuilding Together affiliate in your community!
Contact Rebuilding Together at 1-800-4-REHAB-9 to receive preliminary information and begin the Four Step Process.
The Four-Step Process to becoming a Rebuilding Together affiliate is as follows:
Step One
Letter from Rebuilding Together, Inc.
Impact Statement
Fact Sheet
City List
National Brochure
Home Modification Brochure
Home Mods Checklist
To proceed with Step 2, call John White at Rebuilding Together @ 1-800-4-REHAB-9.
Step Two
Letter from Rebuilding Together, Inc.
“Benefits of Rebuilding Together Membership” paper
“How to Get Started” paper
“Most Common Start-up Mistakes” paper
Sample Affiliate Agreement & Clarification of Agreement
Step-by-Step Guide $15.00 Charge
National Video $15.00 Charge
To proceed with Step 3, call John White at Rebuilding Together at .
Step Three - Affiliation Packet
Program Application Checklist
Community Survey
Sample Budget
2 Affiliate Agreements
Agreement Clarification
An Overview of Rebuilding Together in Your Community
Insurance Information
General Suggestions for Launch Breakfast
Return Affiliation Packet. (Be sure to keep copies for your files). Rebuilding Together will contact you upon receipt.
Step Four – The Rebuilding Together Welcoming Step
Welcome Letter signed by President and CEO Gary Officer
Signed Affiliate Agreement
Starter Envelopes & logo on disk
501 (c)(3) Folder -- For Legal Counsel
Blank Application (IRS Package 1023)
Boilerplate Example
“Obtaining Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status”
“Filing for 501(c)(3)”
“Online Resources for Information on Non-Profit Tax Forms”
Application for Employment Identification Number (Form SS-4)
Manuals
Board Building Manual -- For President
Fund-Raising Manual -- Fundraising Chairperson
Lead Paint Manual
Best of Forms —For Rebuilding Day & Volunteer Development Chairpersons
House Captain Handbook & House Selection Manual —For Rebuilding Day Chairperson
General Information, including:
Staff Directory
Primary/Secondary Contacts
Affiliate Requirements
NAC Roster & NAC Roles Paper
Logo Usage Guidelines
List-Serv Instructions
Handouts & Information
Public Relations Manual with Sample Media Release
Legal Note Book, including:
Signed Affiliate Agreement (in plastic sleeve)
Sample By-Laws
Sample Articles of Incorporation
Sample Copy of Temporary 501 (c)(3) Letter from IRS
Sample Copy of Permanent 501 (c)(3) Letter from IRS
Insurance Manual