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Another story that stood out to Rimer involved an elderly woman who struggled to use her bathtub. "She used a walker and couldn’t get in and out of the tub independently. At first, she thought she just needed a walk-in tub, but our team saw a bigger problem," he explained. "The bathroom layout was restrictive, and she couldn’t even navigate to the tub safely. Our construction director, Nikki Quick, restructured the entire bathroom—moving a vanity, widening doorways, and adding safety features. That gave her back her independence." Then there was the case of a woman living in a home overrun with cockroach infestations. "She was ashamed of her living conditions and never invited anyone over," Rimer said. "After floors, appliances, and pest control—her home became a place where she could proudly host family again. She started having her granddaughter over for sleepovers, baking cookies together just like she had with her own grandmother. That’s the kind of generational impact our work can have." A Unique Approach to Community Engagement our repairs—new What sets Rebuilding Together Greater Charlotte apart is its community-first approach. "We don’t just come into a neighborhood and dictate what needs to be done," Rimer stressed.
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