Sheboygan, Wisconsin – The Board of Directors of Rebuilding Together – Sheboygan County (RTSC) is pleased to announce receipt of $10,000 from Sheboygan County’s own Johnsonville. The donation was part of Johnsonville's annual Member Giving Drive, where its members can nominate a local nonprofit for a donation made on the Member's behalf.

“All of us at Rebuilding Together - Sheboygan County are grateful for this generous donation from Johnsonville’s Giving Drive team,” said Bob Wells, President of the Board of Directors.      “I want Johnsonville to know the impact of these dollars will soon be felt by homeowners whose applications for our help have already been approved.”

RTSC regularly receives applications from County homeowners who live in conditions many could not imagine, and who often face challenges that prevent them from being able to tackle them alone.The all-volunteer non-profit has been providing free home repairs to those who qualify since 1998. Thanks to its valued sponsors, tradespeople, and volunteers, RTSC was able to make repairs to 20 homes in 2024. Wells continued, “As each new year begins we aim to help more people than we could the last. Johnsonville’s generous donation will go a long way in helping us reach that goal.”

Board member KaytLynn Riel, VP of Marketing and Sponsorship, said "Since joining the company in 2022, I've been proud of how Johnsonville supports non-profits in our community. It feels great knowing that my employer supports me in my passion for making a difference by serving on the Rebuilding Board." 

Prior to the COVID pandemic, and with admirable financial support from leading area partners, RTSC organized “National Rebuilding Day” each April. In that format, over a hundred volunteers worked on several homes in the county in a single day. Currently, repairs are completed year round on a project basis, dependent on available funding, volunteers and weather conditions. This approach allows efficient use of limited resources and provides the opportunity to best understand each homeowner’s needs so services can be customized accordingly. Repairs are completed by volunteers who are supported by skilled tradespeople and project managers to mitigate the side effects of unsafe housing -- sickness, injury, isolation, and hopelessness. 

Learn more about RTSC’s work and volunteering by visiting rtsheboygan.org, where you may also make a tax-deductible donation. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization continuously seeks sponsors to support its vital work in Sheboygan County.