We couldn’t do what we do without dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents to help vulnerable homeowners in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County. With a multitude of volunteer opportunities, people from all walks of life …
If you’ve been around RTP the last two years, there’s a good chance you already know Rachel Polythress. She started as a project specialist in January 2022 after serving as an AmeriCorps member at Rebuilding Together New York City. Recently, …
Earlier this fall, Rebuilding Together Peninsula had the honor to work with Lowe’s Home Improvement, San Francisco 49ers football star Christian McCaffrey, and the #LowesHomeTeam NFL partnership on revitalizing a U.S. Air Force veteran’s home with needed safety improvement repairs.…
Hani Burni, originally from Damascus, came to the United States 20 years ago to study at the University of Minnesota. He then attended St. Thomas University where he earned an MBA in Finance before returning to Minnesota to obtain his …
Thanks to funding from a multi-year contract with San Mateo County for lead paint remediation, RTP will be assisting with the abatement and remediation needs of local homeowners at risk. To lead this initiative, Jason Everingham has taken on the …
Verley Kirksey, a 97-year-old homeowner in Redwood City, woke up early on October 14 to bake
a batch of her signature peanut butter cookies before the 12 volunteers from nVent arrived for
Fall Rebuilding Day. The employees were going to …
Lidia Orduna lives in a Redwood City house she shares with her 19-year-old niece and 13-year-old nephew. The house originally belonged to her brother who also lived in the house. When he was diagnosed with cancer, Lidia quit her job …
Robert Skelton joined RTP almost two years ago as our first Manager of Marketing and Community Engagement. He comes to RTP with an extensive background in partnership marketing, having grown and serviced client relationships in advertising, sports marketing, and tourism. …