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When Frank Tijerina joined the RTP staff in 2016, he brought more than two decades of construction experience to the organization. His reputation for being able to fix anything was a perfect fit for RTP’s Safe at Home minor home repair program. In this role, Frank does everything from installing carbon monoxide detectors and GFI…

Homeowners Robert and Maria are both in their eighties, so it’s understandable that getting around isn’t as easy as it once was. Add to that the challenge of a broken toilet, no running water in the kitchen, a large amount of yard debris, and broken exterior stairs that created a falling hazard for the couple.…

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…