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It’s been 10 years since Brooks Posegate first experienced the magic of Rebuilding Together Peninsula, which began as a sponsored team building event with his employer. Brooks manages hospital construction and has always liked to build things, so the opportunity to build and repair homes was his initial attraction to volunteering with RTP. Before long,…

In your words, what is the AmeriCorps program? AmeriCorps is a national service agency that connects people from all walks of life to non-profit organizations across the country and enables them to serve in a way that is meaningful to them and to their communities. AmeriCorps is for people wanting to do something bigger than…

When it comes to repairing homes, Don Kirk is the one to have on your team. He’s been volunteering with RTP as a Safe at Home technician and a Rebuilding Days construction captain for several years. And while he’s happy that volunteering with RTP provides him with an opportunity to serve, it also allows him…

Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours. That’s the belief that led Sebastien Jean to Rebuilding Together Peninsula where he is volunteering for 11 months as an AmeriCorps member and Program Coordinator. “The opportunity to work at RTP and serve communities throughout the Peninsula has already…

When a San Mateo County inspection of the Sequoia Trailer Park in North Fair Oaks revealed that nearly every unit had fallen into disrepair or did not comply with applicable safety and health requirements, officials turned to RTP to provide renovation and repair services. Beginning July 2022, with unique collaborative funding from the County of…

Rochelle Fortier, age 70, is a mother, immigration lawyer and long-time resident of Daly City. Today, however, with most of her family living out of state and with limited physical mobility, she struggles to care for the outdoor space around her home. Fortunately, Rochelle’s home was one of six that were chosen as part of…

Our second annual Rebuilding Together Golf Tournament and awards reception took place on October 3 at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club and raised nearly $340,000. This money will be used to provide year-round repairs so vulnerable homeowners such as the elderly and disabled don’t have to choose between buying basic necessities and living in…

At 82 years old, Willie Morrow is a happy man. That’s in large part due to the 15 volunteers from Wells Fargo who recently tackled several renovation projects at his East Palo Alto home. The volunteers repaired a wooden fence, cleared the yard of weeds and debris, and improved the overall landscaping. “I was so…

David Du, age 22, arrived from Tennessee in early September ready to take on a brand new challenge as a full-time AmeriCorps member. As our Client Coordinator, he immediately started reaching out to our past participants to see if they needed repairs. “We want to get to know our homeowners to see if we can…

OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-RELATED HOME REPAIRS AT SITES ACROSS SAN MATEO COUNTY FOR FALL REBUILDING DAY Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) will celebrate its first Fall Rebuilding Day with the support of almost 300 volunteers from 12 partner organizations. Supporting project sites throughout San Mateo County, these volunteers will provide…