Sarah Snyder, Executive Director
Rebuilding Together Henry County
309-288-4600 office
ssnyder@rebuildingtogether-hc.org
ATKINSON, Ill. – Rebuilding Together Henry County (RTHC) is proud to announce the installation of its 500th wheelchair ramp, a milestone that represents more than three decades of helping older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe, independent, and in the homes they love.
WHEN: September 2nd, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM (early start due to heat) until the ramp is installed at approximately 11:00 AM
WHERE: 802 Main St., Cleveland, IL 61241
VISUALS: homeowners, volunteers, ramp installation, before and after shots, etc.
INTERVIEWS: Volunteers
Rebuilding Together Executive Director or Board Representative
Homeowner(s), if willing
Since building its first ramp in 1996, RTHC has grown from a small volunteer effort into one of the area's leading providers of accessibility modifications. What began with a single project has expanded into a program serving homeowners throughout Henry and Stark Counties.
Each ramp represents far more than lumber and hardware. For many homeowners, it means the ability to safely leave their home for the first time in months, attend medical appointments, visit family, participate in community life, or simply enjoy the outdoors without fear of falling.
"Reaching our 500th ramp is an incredible milestone, but what we're really celebrating is 500 families whose lives have been changed," said Sarah Snyder, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Henry County. "A wheelchair ramp restores dignity, independence, and freedom. It allows people to age safely in place and remain connected to the community they call home."
The milestone is a testament to the hundreds of volunteers, community organizations, donors, sponsors, and partners who have supported the program over the past 30 years. Thousands of volunteer hours have been invested to ensure local residents can safely enter and exit their homes, regardless of mobility challenges.