Our Impact
What People Are Saying
"Just in a matter of a one day workshop, I learned some very valuable tips that helped me understand and [work on] my own windows very quickly."
— Alex Yount, Wood Window Workshop Participant and owner of Wood Window Werks, launched after workshop participation
“It's wonderful to see neighbors, friends, children, students and businesses working side by side.”
— Ivy Taylor, Former Mayor and City Councilmember
“To be a part of this with so many volunteers and so much energy... it's just a really special day.”
— Chris Guido, Guido Building Materials
“We came here as freshmen, now we’re team leaders.”
— Blaine Sparks, senior, UTSA Construction Science
“I just thank God for all the work that has gone into this place. It’s been an amazing community effort.”
— Teresa Mora, homeowner and longtime Denver Heights resident
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REHABARAMA
Launched in 2017 in partnership with the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, REHABARAMA is a single-day service event that brings together local contractors, volunteers, and students to perform repair and maintenance on older homes. In the spirit of neighborhood revitalization, REHABARAMA focuses on hands-on preservation of historic resources and serves as an educational tool for volunteers. Work performed at REHABARAMA includes wood window and porch repair, wood siding and stucco restoration, and more. In September 2019, over 300 volunteers and 10 volunteer contractors performed work at 16 houses in the Mission District in Council District 3. Since its launch, REHABARAMA has improved over 50 houses. In addition, the program has engaged hundreds of volunteers and 50 volunteer contractors, and completed over $750,000 of improvements.