Our neighborhoods’ needs…
by the numbers…
36k
affordable units needed
39% (40211) 19% (40216) 17% (40258)
Poverty Rates of Target Zip Codes:
23% but 2%
Louisville’s Black population
versus business ownership percentage
or by the narratives…
Working families and young adults deserve affordable housing and healthy food nearby—essential first steps toward strong families and the American Dream.
Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach him a trade, and he thrives for life. Empower communities with skills for lasting independence.
Expanding entrepreneurship builds family stability, community wealth, and lasting opportunity. With trust and support, disadvantaged neighborhoods can rise from blight to a better future.
… why rebuilding is urgent — and why your support matters..
About Us
Rebatissons Community Development LLC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit reimagining revitalization in Louisville.
We transform empty buildings into centers of housing, commerce, and community life — restoring what has been lost and creating what has never been offered before.
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” – winston churchill
A Message from our Founder
“I founded Rebatissons in 2020, after serving as an executive at the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. My career has shown me that revitalization must go beyond construction — it must restore dignity, wealth, and stability for families.
For more than 40 years, I have witnessed the struggles of Louisville’s neighborhoods: disinvestment, limited access to capital, and too few pathways for security. Rebatissons blends housing, locally owned retail, and technical support to uplift residents and strengthen the broader economy.
We are innovators seeking new but lasting partners in prosperity.”
— Waymen Eddings, Founder & Executive Director
Our Team
We are locally-led community development seeking to empower leadership from within the communities we love.
Waymen Eddings
Executive Director and Founder
Carolina Johnson
Board Chair
Michael McClain
Board Member
T V Balasubramanian
Board Member
Future Roles:
• Development/Communications — revenue + visibility
• Programs/Operations — mission delivery
• Finance/Admin — compliance + sustainability
Products & Services
Mission
We rebuild neighborhoods with dignity and purpose.
Every family deserves a safe home.
Every young person deserves a chance to grow.
Every community deserves opportunity that lasts.
Rebuilding is not only about bricks and mortar — it’s about trust, hope, and the future we design together.
Rental Housing,
as a starting point …
Safe, affordable rental apartments providing stability and dignity for working Louisville families.
Live – Work Housing
Mixed-use units combining living space with storefront opportunity for entrepreneurs and artisans.
Small Storefronts
Affordable commercial spaces empowering neighborhood entrepreneurs to start, grow, and sustain businesses.
Neighborhood Grocery, Logistics and Store Support
Community-owned grocery stores eliminating food deserts while creating jobs and shared equity.
Technical Assistance /
Community Programs
Workshops, mentorship, and training equipping residents with skills for business and housing success.
Single Family Homes as a destination towards an
American Dream
Affordable homes enabling ownership, generational stability, and wealth-building for Louisville’s underserved families.
We believe in empowerment:
- Teaching trades and skills for lifelong independence.
- Unlocking entrepreneurship to strengthen families and communities.
- Restoring wealth and stability in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Donations & Mission Partnerships
“Invest in homes, groceries, and community programs—building equity and opportunity together.”
Inquiries welcome:
impact@letusrebuild.org
Inquiries welcome:
realestate@letusrebuild.org
Rebatissons Community Development, LLC is a nonprofit organization organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and recognized as exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Rebatissons are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Donors should consult their tax advisors regarding the deductibility of their contributions. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution unless expressly noted.