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Teresa Weber, the Branch Manager of First Foundation Bank in Running Springs, recently contacted their main office in El Segundo recommending Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities as a worthy cause for the banks support. We were touched by their two-year commitment of $10,000 a year to be used in our year-round Emergency Repair program. What a blessing!

After the trauma of the past two years, so many non-profits like ours have struggled, making these types of gifts so appreciated and enable us to continue. Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities is one of the smallest chapters of the national organization, but one which has been in continuous operation for 27 years. This is a record we are proud of and is reflected by our all-volunteer board of directors.

So, it is with the utmost gratitude we say “thank you, First Foundation Bank” for your support in keeping mountain communities neighbors in need to stay Safe, Warm and Dry in their own homes. With the help of First Foundation and others we look forward to a great Rebuilding Day on April 30^tt. In the meantime, we will be looking for trade and non-trade volunteers. You can call 909 336-3910 to sign up.

Don’t forget if you know someone that needs immediate help, contact us now. Home-ownership and financial qualifications apply as in Rebuilding Day. Our Emergency Repair Program enables us to help neighbors in need with minor repairs year round. Repairs are performed by paid mountain contractors and reimbursed by RTMC.

Another of our programs is Home Modifications which has to do with installing grab bars and hand rails for slip and fall prevention. Call before you fall!

We are always looking for new board members. So, if you like the process of organization and making things happen for others, contact us. We are looking for people who are committed to the community. Come along with us to help others.

Contact us at:

Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities

P. O. Box 3540

Blue Jay, CA. 92317

909-336-3910

The regrettable closing of the Presbyterian Church in Crestline has resulted in an unexpected windfall from the sale of the property. The Presbytery of Riverside, acting for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is following its policy of tithing a portion of the property sale to a local non – profit. The Reverend Tom Rennard, the interim pastor at the closing of the church, recommended Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities receive this tithe to continue the work of repairing, restoring and revitalizing the homes of those in need in our mountain communities. RTMC received a check in the amount of $25,603.35.

RTMC has been blessed with unexpected gifts over the years from inside and outside the community many coming out of the blue to help just when we needed it. Because our affiliate is staffed by an all-volunteer board, with a minimum of expenses we can ensure that the money raised ends up in the community where it belongs.

When we struggle either as individuals or a nation, we often look to blame someone or something else. But when we give help, we come together. Rebuilding Together gives freely to our neighbors in need, some see renewed hope in our gift and others in the giving itself, Rebuilding Together is thankful for both and cherish the memories of Rebuilding Days past.

Now in our 27^th year in the mountain communities, we are anxious to receive applications from needy homeowners, those needing home repairs on Rebuilding Day or emergency repairs right away. No matter whether you are applying for yourself, or a friend, contact us at:

Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities

P.O. Box 3540

Blue Jay Ca 92317

909-336-3910