Our Programs
RTSF's most established program, Rebuilding Weekend is a two-day citywide renovation effort that is the culmination of a year's worth of planning and coordination. On the last weekend in April, thousands of volunteers renovate non-profit facilities and schools and repair the homes of low-income, disabled and elderly San Franciscans.
Rebuilding Weekend is a part of National Rebuilding Day where tens of thousands of volunteers across the nation give back to their communities on the last weekend of April.
For Homeowners
The Rebuilding Weekend program repairs and renovates homes of people who, due to age, financial limitations, or disability, cannot do the work themselves. Hundreds of skilled and unskilled volunteers give their time on the last Saturday or Sunday in April to create safer, brighter, and warmer environments. Repairs and renovations differ from house to house. The work may include: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, weatherization, clean-up, yard work and other necessary repairs.
Applicants must be low-income, elderly or disabled persons who live in San Francisco and both own and live in their home. To qualify for inclusion in either program you must meet the following income guidelines:
Number of people living in home |
Maximum combined income allowed |
1 |
$63,850 |
2 |
$72,950 |
3 |
$82,100 |
4 |
$91,200 |
5 |
$98,500 |
6 |
$105,800 |
7 |
$113,100 |
8 |
$120,400 |
All financial information received from applicants is treated as confidential.
For Nonprofit Facilities and Schools
Our facility projects allow nonprofit agencies and public schools to focus their efforts and funding on program services, rather than on repairs and renovations. Teams of volunteers work under the direction of architects, designers and space planners to create efficient, stimulating work environments that improve nonprofit agencies' productivity and ability to fulfill their missions. Typically, these projects focus on refurbishment, functional improvements, safety improvements, beautification and other enhancements to further the work of the organization.
Home Safety & Independence (HS&I)
(HS&I) is a year-round program that provides safety modifications. Each house is provided with bathroom safety equipment and smoke detectors as needed. Through this program we can also install or secure handrails and other safety items. Applications for this program are accepted throughout the year.
Contact us for more information about any of our programs.
