Posts by Ted
Mr. L from Bernal Heights – A Project Snapshot
The Project: Mr. L has been a San Francisco resident for most of his life. He is also a united states Veteran. He was drafted for the Vietnam war, but the government ran into a snag because he wasn’t a current U.S. Citizen. After things were straightened out, he was sent to the Korean War. There he met his wife and the moved to San Francisco and they’ve lived happily in their home for 37 years. Rebuilding Together San Francisco hopes that the services provided will make their home safer as they age.
Reason to Twive 1 – Mr. S from the Excelsior
Reason 1 to Twive: Mr. S is 74 and lives in the home his father rebuilt decades ago. While his dad was a handyman and maintained their home for many years, Mr. S just can’t physically or financially keep up with the needed repairs.
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Mr. K from the OMI – A Project Snapshot
The Project: Mr. K moved into his home with his family as a boy in 1964 and has lived there ever since. He now lives there, in the OMI (Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside) neighborhood, by himself yet he is a strong believer in the power of family and lives by this piece of advice, “let your loved ones know you love them.”. As Navy veteran, Mr. K was eligable for Sear’s Heroes at Home program which afforded us the opportunity to provide him with additional home repairs. Read More »
Mr. and Mrs. A from the OMI – A Project Snapshot
The Project: Mr. and Mrs. A have been great clients. Mr. A describes their home in the OMI (Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside) neighborhood as “their first and last.” They’ve raised four children in this house, and it’s been their home base as they’ve weathered both good times and bad.
Ecocenter – A Project Snapshot
The Project: Ecocenter at Heron’s Head Park is a beautiful center and it was a pleasure to serve them. The Ecocenter promotes the long term health of our communities by providing an understanding of environmental justice and urban sustainability principles to young people.
SF Community School – A Project Snapshot
The Project: San Francisco Community School was started by parents and teachers in 1972 in order to create a small school environment with increased parent involvement and collaboration in governance. The school’s mantra is Strong Minds, Strong Hearts, Strong Individuals, & Strong Community. A motto they have passed on to the diverse k-8 student population. Read More »
We get to rest… right?
The answer is a surprisingly, resounding NO! We are switching gears to coordinate a number of different events coming up. Take a look at what is ahead! Read More »
Jan’s Rebuilding Day Adventure
From Jan Woolsey, Previous RTSF Board President
Dear RTSF staff and board –
First, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for a terrific National Rebuilding Day!
Prep-day Bonanza
There was a chainsaw, a bobcat, a run in with some deadly creatures, ice cream, exterior walls meant to be interior walls, and pizza. All the organized chaos of a typical Rebuilding Day and a little extra… Read More »
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