Rebuilding Together of South Lake County (RTSLC) serves the communities of Lowell, Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Merrillville on a rotating basis. You can see more information and photos of previous events at www.rebuildingtogethersouthlake.org or on their Facebook page. This year’s Christmas in September Day will be in Merrillville. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, volunteers will paint, repair and perform needed maintenance for twelve (12) limited income homeowners, often senior citizens or disabled, living in and around Merrillville. “In a single day, we are able to transform the homes and lives of these homeowners in need,” the organization said in a news release.
The event is open to the public. RTSLC welcomes volunteers, both skilled and unskilled, to take part in the day by coming to the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway, from 7:00 and 7:30AM. At this time volunteers will be assigned a project location based on their skill-level, and provided a free t-shirt plus continental breakfast. All projects are scheduled to be completed by mid-to-late afternoon. Lunch will be provided. Those interested in volunteering for the event are encouraged to contact Rebuilding Together of South Lake County before the event day at www.rebuildingtogethersouthlake.com/#contact .
“RTSLC thanks the following for their generous donations towards this year’s event: Town of Merrillville, Order of AHEPA, CrossPoint Church, First Christian Reformed Church of Crown Point, First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, Olthof Homes, Faith Church Cedar Lake, Republic Services, Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning, Geisen’s Funeral Home, Via Marketing, Strack & Van Til, Superior Engineering, and Commercial In-Sites,” a news release from the organization said.
