Melissa Stutzbach

OT and VP of National Programs & Impact Measurement at Rebuilding Together. Passionate about repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Today @rtphiladelphia rehabbed 10 homes in the Kensington neighborhood of Philly. Salus OT faculty, OT students, and a local OT provided evals and adaptive equipment to keep at-risk homeowners safe and healthy. What a day! @RebldgTogthr

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Q7 We need to break down the silos of housing & healthcare sectors to address social determinants of health & start speaking similar languages. Red tape shouldn't get in the way of healthy housing as a human right & guarantee #NHHMChat #NCHM2021

[Rebuilding Together @RebldgTogthr]

A6: Racist housing policies (like #redlining) still impact housing equity today. Rebuilding Together is working with communities of color to repair homes and businesses and revitalize community spaces. #NHHMchat https://t.co/ZqoRIa06Xx

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

A6 Decades of structural racism have denied people of color access to quality housing. Through home repairs, @RebldgTogthr & other community partners help to preserve generational wealth in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods #NHHMchat #NCHM2021

[Salud America! @SaludAmerica]

@NCHH A2: Housing is a social determinant of health. Latinos face barriers to stable housing.
Our team @SaludAmerica is working to highlight issues, and uplift systemic solutions! #HealthyHousing #NHHMchat #NHHM2021
https://t.co/MwL4CvH06j

[Housing Assistance Council @RuralHome]

A2: The housing stock in #rural America is older and more likely to be substandard than the rest of the country. Ensuring rural Americans have access to safe, healthy homes improves health outcomes for all. #NHHMchat #NHHM2021 https://t.co/ibILaWCr4y

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

A3 @RebldgTogthr focused on critical emergency repairs & home mods to keep people safe & out of the hospital. Our community partners helped w/ creative solutions to address housing, health, & racial equity. Many thx @_MealsOnWheels @AOTAInc @NCHH & others! #NHHMchat #NCHM2021

[Rebuilding Together @RebldgTogthr]

A2: Our vision is safe homes and communities for everyone. Our work increases safety, improves physical and mental health, fosters independence, helps build generational wealth and increases community connection. #NHHMchat #NHHM2021 https://t.co/1BWWvDASAb

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

AT @RebldgTogthr, our framework is community revitalization partnerships, a multi-year commitment in a neighborhood to build trust, tap community assets, & coordinate services w/ community members, orgs, leaders beyond our home repairs and home mods #NHHMchat #NHHM2021

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

A1 Melissa here from @RebldgTogthr national office in DC! Mostly remote at the moment but getting glimpses of my coworkers here and there...I miss them a lot! #NHHMchat #NHHMchat

[Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria @RTDCAlex]

Thanks to @Sears for helping us provide the needed repairs and renovations for the veterans at @usvetsdc! Shoutout to the national @RebldgTogthr office and @DeMarcusWare for participating and contributing to the success of the project! We can’t thank you all enough!!

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Volunteers roll up sleeves for renovation of a U.S.VETS facility in honor of Veterans Day thanks to @RTDCAlex and @Sears. We were thrilled to have many special guests including @VAREPNational @HUDgov @DeMarcusWare @NCHVorg

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Home modifications (and occupational therapy!) listed as an evidence-based solution to falls prevention at Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. A good case for the importance of Rebuilding Together @RebldgTogthr

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Running into @AOTAInc friends @AOTAScott on the hill at the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Falls Prevention @RebldgTogthr

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

Loved hearing homeowner stories and watching @RTPhiladelphia in action at today's block build in the Philly Kensington neighborhood. Check out these lunch break moves...

[Rebuilding Together @RebldgTogthr]

A3. Conversations about falls and aging are hard. Dignity and independence are important to maintain as we get older. Being proactive and starting discussions now will help you remain happy and healthy in your home for as long as possible. #FPAD2019 #WeAreRebuilders

[Rebuilding Together @RebldgTogthr]

A2. 78% of falls occur inside or near the house. Many home accidents can be prevented by making modifications to the home. Learn how you can make important changes to your home to avoid falls using our home safety checklist. #FPAD2019 #WeAreRebuilders https://t.co/yQ8GmplzUs

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

Are you a champion of evidence-based care? Nominate yourself or a colleague who is leading efforts to implement the Choosing Wisely® recommendations. https://t.co/iBavyU2WZa

[Melissa Stutzbach @MStutz_RT]

It’s an AOTA birthday miracle!

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

We’re all still really proud of you for graduating OT or OTA school, but are you ready for what’s next? AOTA member @gottabeOT shares her tips for success. https://t.co/OEIGmi4yp6