TOOLBOX HERO AWARD
Each year at the Build It Breakfast, we highlight a Toolbox Hero. These donors' generosity have played an important role in our projects during that year.
2026 - Peak Credit Union
Peak Credit Union, formerly known as TwinStar Credit Union, was founded in 1938 to serve the teaching and timber communities. With over 250,000 members and 38 branches, Peak provides valuable financial services for its members and serves the community by supporting non-profits, volunteering at schools and non-profits, and providing leadership and experts. We are grateful for the many years of financial and volunteer support provided by Peak.
Tina Davis accepted the 2026 Toolbox Hero Award on behalf of Peak Credit Union, formerly known as TwinStar Credit Union.
2025 - Home Depot Olympia
Home Depot provided grants and employee volunteers to transform the lives of three homeowners and their families in 2024. Pete and James, two disabled veterans and Phyllis, a disabled military veteran widow, received life changing assistance from Home Depot and Rebuilding Together.
2024 - Legacy Plumbing & St. Clair Contracting
Legacy Plumbing, owned by Bryan Pratt, provided a record setting amount of plumbing
services to RTTC homeowners in 2023. Bryan is especially gifted in repairing plumbing issues
on manufactured homes, which have unique plumbing challenges. Plumbing was our most
requested service in 2023.
St. Clair Contracting, owned by Stephen Barkis, successfully completed two of our most
challenging projects. Stephen spent months repairing major water and structural damage
in Lorena’s home. He also renovated a bathroom for Rita and Dennis, another project with
unexpected challenges. Without Stephen’s unwavering commitment, both families could have
been left homeless or in dire living conditions.
2023 - PCI Pest Control
PCI Pest Control wanted to make a difference in the community. Since partnering with Rebuilding Together Thurston County, PCI employees have volunteered on numerous projects. They love the tough, difficult, dirty projects that most of us would prefer not to do. The PCI crew has cut down small trees, cut back blackberry bushes, removed unwanted/old items, cleaned gutters, treated for pests (of course), and much more. PCI has also hosted two of volunteer recruitment events.
PCI Pest Control was started by Matthew Purcell in 1998 and it is a family run, veteran owned business. PCI’s goal is to do a community service event per quarter. The company likes to do these projects because it gives the team a chance to work together, do some team building, and give back to the community.
2022 - Builders First Source
Builders FirstSource has regularly shared their considerable talent and resources with Rebuilding Together Thurston County. From selling us building materials at a discount to hosting our birdhouse competitions to leading a home repair workshop, their support has been invaluable. Ken Hassett, general manager, served on the 2021 Rebuilding Day site selection committee and was house captain for a project in Tumwater. Ken led a crew of volunteers from Builders FirstSource as they rebuilt a deck, cleaned up the landscape, added a railing to the wheelchair ramp, cleaned gutters, installed window screens, and much more. It was a favorite Rebuilding Day site because it felt like a party!
2021 - Springer Plumbing
Springer Plumbing has been providing quality plumbing services to Rebuilding’s homeowners in need for over 10 years and to the Thurston County community for over 30 years. Diane Springer served on Rebuilding’s Board of Directors in 2013 and 2014 and she has served as a Rebuilding Day house captain. Springer Plumbing has provided plumbing services on numerous Rebuilding Day projects including Ronda’s in 2020.
When we call for plumbing service, Springer Plumbing always provides us with prompt help and a discount. Their prompt service helps prevent water damage to floors, restores hot running water, and enables toilets and faucets to work properly. After some service calls, Diane or Ron will call the office to advise us of other issues that may be a concern. Springer Plumbing is an invaluable partner that enables low income homeowners to live in safe and healthy homes.
2020 - First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church had its first service in Charlie Burmeister’s saloon in 1852. Over its 168 year history, the congregation has actively participated and partnered with numerous community service organizations including Rebuilding Together. The congregation has donated thousands of hours to Rebuilding Together projects as well as donating money to fund them. First United Methodist Church is a powerful witness to the work of God in our midst.
2019 - SCJ Alliance
SCJ Alliance is a consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, transportation design, public outreach, landscape architecture, and planning services. Compassion and stewardship are two of the firm's five core values. Through SCJ’s contributions to RTTC and numerous organizations in the community, SCJ has demonstrated that compassion and stewardship are more than just words to them. Since 2012, SCJ has gathered a group of employees and family members to participate in six Rebuilding Day projects. The employees provide skilled labor, power tools, and equipment, and always bring fun and positivity to the task of the day. Beyond providing monetary donations and helping hands to support Rebuilding Day activities, SCJ team members have also held leadership roles in our organization.
2018 - Olympia Federal Savings Bank
Olympia Federal Savings Bank has been a strong supporter of Rebuilding Together Thurston County since we started in 2003. OlyFed has provided vital funding for our organization over the years, employees have volunteered on numerous rebuilding projects, and employees have proudly served on our board. OlyFed, originally called the Olympia Building and Loan Association, was founded in 1906 by a local group led by James McDowell. The bank weathered the depression due to its sound business practices and now has eight branches in Thurston and Mason Counties. OlyFed dedicates at least 5% of its revenues to the community. In the past seven years, the bank has given between 10% to 15% of its profits to local non-profit organizations. OlyFed is a great combination of community passion and local banking.
2017 - Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald and his wife, Jennie, partnered in 2010 to form a remodeling company from the ground up. After working in the trades and owning another design build firm in Olympia for a decade, the skills and know-how were in place and Lifespan was born.