The Pittsburg Renewal Project

The Pittsburg Renewal Project is our effort to repair and restore the physical building and surrounding property for our Pittsburg program.

This will allow us to keep providing a space that is:

  • welcoming and attractive

  • clean and safe

  • comfortable and encouraging

for the people we support at this location and the staff who work so hard on their behalf.

RES Success Pittsburg as seen from the front, during the day.

BACKGROUND

RES Success started the Pittsburg program in 2009 on Railroad Avenue to serve adults with IDD in Pittsburg, Antioch, and the surrounding communities. This is the largest day program at RES, supporting up to 60 adults.

After 14 years of service, our building and property need some care and repair in order to keep providing a safe, welcoming environment for the next 14 years.

Additionally, when our building was empty during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our property was targeted for loitering, vandalism, and dumping. Over the last two years, we have worked hard to improve the security at our property and end the destructive trespassing.

And it worked!

Now we’re ready to heal the damage done by vandalism, by time, and by good old wear and tear.

RES Success Pittsburg as seen from the back, at night. New lighting was installed on all sides as part of the security project.

PHASE ONE

The beginning of our project is to repair, replace, and repaint the woodwork around our building that is worn and damaged.

  • In the front, we’re going to replace wood railings that were damaged by vandalism over the last few years.

  • On the upper floor, we’re going to strengthen the railings around the decks so that they will continue to provide a safe outdoor space for years to come.

  • All around the building, we’re going to fix a number of areas of woodwork that are broken or damaged by sun or water.

  • In the back, we’re going to enclose our rear garden, so it can be a quiet outdoor place to spend time with growing things.

When we’re done, the program will have a beautiful face to show our community and the people we support. It will have a peaceful place where we can be calm and quiet. And it will be safe and solid for years to come!

PHASE TWO

The next phase of our project will be replacing the well-worn flooring upstairs and making small repairs and adjustments to flooring throughout the building. This will keep the program easy to clean and help create a more inviting space for people to spend their day.

PHASE THREE

The last phase will be to patch and repave the parking lot after heavy use by large vehicles. This will improve the drop-off and pick-up experience for everyone. It will also improve the space where we have so much outdoor recreation, quick walks, and holiday events.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

You can make a big difference by helping us meet the costs of the first phase of this project.

We have already received a grant of $5,000 to begin this project, and we estimate that it may cost up to $20,000 to complete the first phase.

That seems like a lot, but we know that we are part of a community of people who care about adults with IDD, and who share our belief that everyone deserves an environment that is welcoming and encouraging.

Will you join us in this project?

Every contribution will help us renew our program and make a difference for the people we support.

Your help will equip our Pittsburg program to continue the RES Success mission:

provide quality day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

help the people we serve grow in dignity and independence

support each individual as they pursue the goals and dreams that matter most to them

For other ways to support our work at RES Success, visit our donate page.

For questions or more information about this project,
contact our office anytime at (925) 229-8228 or at info@ressuccess.org.

Rehabilitation and Employment Services of the East Bay, dba RES Success, is a nonprofit charitable organization (EIN: 94-3185529).
All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Finished So Far:

  • awarded grant of $5,000

PROGRESS TO DATE

Coming Up:

  • replace wood fencing in the front around the lower patio

  • strengthen the railings around the upper decks

  • repair woodwork around the exterior

  • enclose our rear garden area