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We get to rest… right?

May 17, 2012
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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

May 8, 2012
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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!

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Prep-day Bonanza

Apr 26, 2012
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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 »

What?! There’s a big event on the 28th?

Look out Loma Prieta 1989, meet Rebuilding Day 2012 – we are expecting to cause a few minor tremors in San Francisco’s tectonic activity.  The positive shakeup the volunteer teams, prep teams, office volunteers, sponsors, captains, donors, videographers, and photographers will make on our 21 projects will be off the charts. Read More »

Volunteer of the Month: April

Mar 31, 2012
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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

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So Hard to Let Go

Mar 23, 2012
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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

Mar 8, 2012
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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.

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Anchor Steam Tour!

Jan 31, 2012
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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 »

Get to Know Your Neighbor – Ms. S from the OMI

Jan 5, 2012
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As I enter the home and meet Ms. S, she leads me up her staircase gripping a wobbly hand rail. Her home smells like baked cookies, and a pine. I see Christmas decorations; a table lay out with a beautiful deep green table cloth and evidence of children, but for now things are quiet.
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Volunteers of the Month! Stella Yoo and Derek Kang

Dec 1, 2011
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Volunteering and the spirit of giving transcends oceans.  Derek and Stella both have a history with volunteerism and refused to be hindered by a short hop across the world. Read More »

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