Community Commitments
Jack Tenhulzen (founder) recognized early on that he had a responsibility to give back to his community. His personal philosophy is grounded in the conviction that there is "...strength through humility...". We continue that today.
TR Tugboat Playhouse
Homes for Little Hands was a success for participating builders, the Master Builders Care Foundation, King County Boys & Girls Clubs and individual families. Tenhulzen Remodeling constructed the Tug Boat Playhouse for this event in 2000, using plans drafted by one of our designer interns. The entire build took 2 months and involved volunteer labor from nearly everyone on staff. When complete, the Tugboat Playhouse was trucked to a site where it was displayed along with 8 other designs built by MBA builder members. On the last day of the display, a large media event and auction drew hundreds of Puget Sound residents. The winning bidder for the Tugboat Playhouse was also a Tenhulzen client.
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The MBA's longest-standing community event and Tenhulzen Remodeling has been a ramp captain virtually every year since the program began. Rampathon has grown from 5 ramps in 1990 to 28 ramps in 2008. Each May, TR staff volunteer a Saturday and part of Sunday, depending on the complexity of the ramp to give residents in our community who are confined to a wheelchair, uninhibited access to the outside world. It is a most satisfying feeling to know you have provided access for someone who has had to rely on others to lift them up and down stairs. Thsink will take you to the photo galleries of the past few years. 2008 marks the 15th ramp TR has provided the community.
TR Boathouse
In 2005, Tenhulzen Remodeling built the Boathouse for Redmond's Idylwood Park. TR approached the City of Redmond with interest in a community event surrounding Derby Days. Following some discussion, it was decided to dedicate a covered picnic area for a budget-strapped parks department improvement at Idylwood. The design was loosely based on a pre-fab design to mimic the resort boathouse on the property in the 1950's. Materials donated by TR vendors were assembled and erected at the 2005 Redmond Derby Days. The structure was disassembled and re-built permanently in the center of the children's play area at Idylwood Park.
K.I.T.H.
A project initiated by the Master Builders Care Foundation was to transform a dilapidated fourplex owned by Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing (K.I.T.H.). This charitable organization committed to providing a comfortable environment for Eastside homeless families to get back on their feet. The structure was in dire need of substantial upgrades to make it livable. Michael Tenhulzen co-captained the project, coordinating construction budgeting, material allocation and a small army of volunteer labor. The benefits of the upgrade improves an average of 25 lives per year.
C.O.A.D.
As an integral part of Redmond, we recognize the importance of being involved in Community Organizations Active in Disasters (C.O.A.D.). This group of local faith organizations, businesses, government officials and schools has formulated a disaster plan to respond to disasters on a local basis, engaging on day 2 until formal disaster relief arrives on or about 7. This is traditionally a time when it is nearly impossible for State and National agencies to activate their organizations rapidly enough to be useful. A painful reminder of this critical response time was emphasized with Hurricane Katrina's devastation to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in 2005.
Redmond Arts Commission
In 2006, Tenhulzen Remodeling hosted an outdoor art sculpture. #16 from the link.
2nd Story Repertory
In 2008, Tenhulzen Remodeling donated labor to renovate the lobby of the Redmond Towne Center location.
Redmond Citizen Corps Council
The mission of the RCCC is "To harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds". Traci Tenhulzen represents TR on the Council.
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