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Our Impact Goes Beyond The Integrity & Structure Of The Home
Social return on investment (SROI) is a metric adapted from the traditional return on investment (ROI) and is used to measure social, environmental and economic gains that result from an investment. It captures a broader set of impacts given that it identifies those impacts beyond simply financial or business ones, putting often intangible concepts into a more tangible form, a dollar.
SROI puts impact into an easily understandable unit, in this case—the dollar. Analysis of impact is otherwise often difficult to understand, or relies on outputs, which leave the understanding of impact up to the interpretation of the reader. For example, the number of homes receiving home repair modifications is a signal of impact generated, but it can be interpreted differently by different people. By assessing those outputs through SROI analysis, we know that they mean healthier people, increased safety, increased independence and generational wealth. Check out the results of Rebuilding Together's SROI analysis below:
Rebuilding Together Has Proven To Help In More Ways Than One
Rebuilding Together's Impact Report highlights the organization's dedication to enhancing the lives of homeowners in need. The report showcases significant improvements in various aspects of well-being among recipients of their services. Key findings include:
- Safety: A majority of participants experienced a reduction in falls after home modifications.
- Independence: 86% of neighbors facing mobility challenges found it easier to navigate their homes post-repair.
- Community Connection: 60% felt a stronger sense of inclusion within their neighborhood following the repairs.
- Pride of Home: Nearly 90% reported increased pride in their homes after receiving assistance.
- Well-Being: Half of the neighbors noted improvements in mental health post-repairs.
These outcomes underscore Rebuilding Together's commitment to fostering safer, more connected, and healthier communities.