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Darrell Ford brings extensive experience in property and construction management, along with a background in community-focused program work. Before joining RTP, he spent 13 years in property and construction management and later served as a program associate with the California Wellness Foundation, where he helped facilitate economic development opportunities in underserved communities with high levels…

Tamica Garner learned about RTP from a friend while searching for a new administrative role. A Peninsula native, she brings many years of experience in office management and executive support (mostly at Stanford) and finance, along with a business administration degree from San Diego State University. She also served as the Director of Cheer for…

A resident of Half Moon Bay, Jules Orellana brings extensive experience in facilities operations, planning, and project management. Before RTP, he served as the Senior Manager of Operations and Growth at Shutterfly and as a senior manager at Italfoods, where he improved workflows and oversaw a $7M portfolio, leading a team of six managers and…

Another successful Spring Rebuilding Season is here! During the weekend of April 25th alone, RTP partnered with hundreds of volunteers to repair and revitalize 16 homes and community spaces for our neighbors in need. In total, this year’s Rebuild season will complete 35 volunteer projects at 25 sites, including 12 homes and 13 community facilities…

More than 100 guests gathered to connect with fellow RTP supporters, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and tour the unique Hiller Aviation Museum, a Peninsula landmark. RTP’s Executive Director, Melissa Lukin, shared updates about our free, year-round minor home repair services and volunteer-driven Rebuild Days, now in our 37th year. The evening also featured a…

Palo Alto homeowner, Candi, was born and raised in the home she now shares with her husband, who is blind and, until recently, her elderly mother. When her mother began experiencing the effects of dementia, it became clear the home needed critical safety repairs. Candi reached out to RTP for help. She commented: “For someone…

If you’ve spent time around our warehouse lately, you may have met Daniel. A Bay Area native, Daniel started volunteering with us in December and has been a big help behind the scenes, organizing tools and keeping things running smoothly. Daniel was introduced to us through a longtime nonprofit partner, Kainos. Many sponsored teams over…

In November, RTP’s Board of Directors plied their own skills at repairs for what’s become an annual Board Build. The repair project – a Menlo Park parsonage house – provided board members the chance to bond as a team away from the conference room and experience direct impact.  Members tore down an old fence and…

Justin Matthews is the newest member of the RTP team. He brings a wealth of experience to his position and the organization as a whole. Originally from Houston, Justin comes from a family of contractors. After learning the basics from them, he went on to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, and then worked…