Rebuilding Together San Francisco
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 »
Mr. S from the Dolores Heights
Name: Mr. S from the Dolores Heights
Description: Mr. S has lived in the Dolores Heights
neighborhood for 40 years. Mr. S is 70 years old and is a very low
income San Francisco resident.
Needs:
Level 1-2
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 1 skills to install smoke
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 2 skills to assess draft.
Ms. B from the Sunset District
Name: Ms. B from the Sunset District
Description: Ms. B has lived in the Sunset District
neighborhood for 27 years. Ms. B is 62 years old and is a mid-low
Income San Francisco resident.
Ms. B is also disabled.
Needs:
Level 1-2
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 1 skills to install smoke.
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 2 skills to assess.
Level 4
We need a volunteer with Carpentry Level 4 skills to assess fence.
Mr. W from the Richmond neighborhood
Name: Mr. W from the Richmond neighborhood
Description: Mr. W has lived in the Richmond
District neighborhood for 20 years. Mr. W is 60 years old and is a San
Francisco resident.
Needs:
Level 1-2
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 1 skills to check smoke.
We need a volunteer with Handy person Level 2 skills to assess draft.
Level 4
We need a volunteer with Glazier Level 4 skills to assess broken.
We need a volunteer with Carpentry Level 4 skills to repair fence.
Volunteer of the Month: April
Congratulations to Conrado Vellve, our April Volunteer of the month! As one of our exemplary Construction Captains, With at least seven successful Rebuilding Day projects under his belt, Conrado’s methods are modeled by new captains far and wide.
Conrado continues to volunteer with Rebuilding Together San Francisco because our amazing pay and benefits package: “[thank you] cards from the kids” at the many Elementary
So Hard to Let Go
It’s hard to let go. Yesterday was National Letting Go of Stuff day, but we’ve been participating for months. All the time we’ve spent in the warehouse, with walls full of light bulbs and shelves full of door knobs. When I see an empty shelf, all I can think of are the memories. The good times and the bad times, its been a roller coaster for us. But it’s time to let go. Read More »
Gotta Catch them All
I’ve always wanted to be a Pokémon master. However, my life has taken a different turn. But, a boy can dream… In the past few months I’ve been able to participate in something similar, capturing Oral Histories. Like Ash Ketchum, I headed out on a journey.
Anchor Steam Tour!
How did RTSF and some of our great volunteers end a busy week? Free beer and a brewery tour! This tour has taken years in the making, but finally the stars aligned and on a beautiful San Francisco night, a group of volunteers and RTSF staff met at Anchor Steam Brewery. If you missed out on the fun, check out the highlights! Read More »
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