Fall is upon us with the golden colors gathering at our feet but, to some it means worry that they won’t be able to clean it all up. Many of our low-income homeowners dread the coming of the fall and winter seasons because of the extra expense of yard clean-up or snow removal, and many […]
31 years ago, Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities had its first Rebuilding Day and one of the recipients was Carolyn King. She would be a recipient two more times before she passed away in June. Carolyn had lived a simple life in a very modest home in Valley of Enchantment. The home had started life as […]
In 2018, a new bank came to the mountains as a result of the acquisition of The First Mountain Bank by First Foundation Bank, founded in 2007. For the purpose of this article, we are referring to the Running Springs branch, which became good neighbors in no time at all. Like the old TV show […]
On June 1st Sue Parks was awarded the Ruby award for women helping women from the international Soroptimists of Lake Arrowhead. Surrounded by friends and family she gracefully accepted this honor. This award was largely based on her 30-year board membership in Rebuilding Together and current job as Secretary. Sue is the first person most […]
On April 26, 2025, Rebuilding Together had its annual Rebuilding Day, the signature event of the year. Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities is an affiliate of the national organization Rebuilding Together Inc and is composed of a volunteer board that organizes and operates the year-round programs that assists homeowners in maintaining and preserving their homes in […]
April’s big day is soon upon us. Oh, not those big days, I’m talking about April 26th Rebuilding Day! Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities has worked, worried, and waited all year for this our 31st Rebuilding Day that’s now just a few weeks away. All those that volunteer are privileged to be able to lift the […]
Our mountain communities have traditionally been a community that sticks together and gives a helping hand to those who need it. With the existence of groups like Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities, community help has been channeled to those in need. Since 1994 we have assisted hundreds of homeowners in need, to stay in their own […]
Fire ravaged Los Angeles County this month, thousands of homes have been destroyed leaving neighborhoods unrecognizable. Our mountain neighborhoods sympathize with those caught up in this conflagration, as we have experienced the same over the years. The helplessness, uncertainty, chaos and mind-numbing worry they must be feeling. They must feel so small and insignificant when […]
I had a chance to sit down with Robin Lyles owner of The Lake House in Cedar Glen to talk about her “First Friday events” and her support of mountain charities. We sat down in front of the fireplace in the comfy sofa and chairs in a living room type atmosphere of her gallery and […]
Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities is collecting applications now for Rebuilding Day April 26, 2025, and need them sent back no later than Oct 31st. If you have nagging small repairs that are keeping you awake at night, tossing and turning wondering how you can get them repaired on your budget, then please apply! If you […]