HC 9-25-2025 Written CommunicationsPC 9-26-2025
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From:Alaina P
To:Benjamin Fu; Connie Cunningham; Eva Momoki; Frances Clark; Lida Xhindi; Lindsay Nelson; Usha Narayan
Subject:RTSV Caper Comment
Date:Thursday, September 25, 2025 5:46:41 PM
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Good evening Housing Commissioners,
I am Alaina Purcell Schroeder, Development Director of Rebuilding Together
Silicon Valley. Thank you for your support, not only this past year through the
allocation of CDBG funds, but for the past 20years—demonstrating your
commitment to preserving Cupertino’s affordable housing stock by investing in
critical home repairs and safety modifications. Each repair project we undertake is
not merely a construction effort; it is a life-changing intervention that prevents
displacement, improves health outcomes, increases neighborhood stability, and
restores hope.
Our clients live in unsafe conditions—facing broken plumbing, inaccessible
entryways, failing roofs, and outdated electrical systems. These are not cosmetic
issues. They are urgent health and safety hazards, reducing the risk of
homelessness, illness, or injury. And the cost of preserving these existing, naturally
occurring affordable housing options is far less than building new.
Your support of the work of Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley aligns with the
goal of your Consolidated plan to preserve the existing affordable housing. Thank
you for entrusting us as partners in meeting that goal. This past year, we
completed 60repairs on 6 homes, directly impacting the lives
of 12 Cupertinoresidents. We look forward to our continued partnership in the
years to come as we strive to keep Cupertino residents safe and healthy in their
home.
Best,
Alaina Purcell Schroeder
Development Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Cell: (858) 361-2955