In the Spotlight...
PBD's important contribution to SFDC's "Green and Bold" launch
The San Francisco Design Center, home of PBD, is leading the way to a greener future for the Bay Area. Their Green and Bold initiative brings together interior designers, architects, landscape designers and showrooms to improve some of the drearier parts of our community.
One of the two selected launch projects was the renovation of St. Vincent's School for Boys in San Rafael, starting with the remodel of five residences by PBD led by Catherine Grison of Your French Accent.
Full story in California Home+Design/Design For Good
The next Green and Bold panel discussion: SFDC, Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 3pm. The team will report on progress and engage new volunteers to support their efforts.
PBD is looking for volunteers to help create cheerful and welcoming interiors of St. Vincent’s School for Boys.
What we do
Our mission is to transform nonprofit environments through design.
PBD is a volunteer network of design industry professionals. We renovate the interior environments of community service organizations and save tons of furniture from the landfill through creative reuse. Our work benefits thousands of under served Bay Area residents; at-risk youth, abused women, seniors, AIDS patients and homeless people, bringing them hope, inspiration and comfort.
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President's Letter
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Philanthropy by Design (PBD) , it is with great pride and excitement that I announce the launch of our new web site. As our dedicated group of incredible volunteers transforms non-profit environments, we are embarking on 2010 with a renewed presentation of our decades-long efforts. We hope the compelling visuals, project highlights and our green story entice you to become involved with PBD!
Without the support of our donors, volunteers and the ongoing community of "creative reuse", PBD would not be able to offer our pro bono services to the socially conscious organizations that we serve.
Thank you to those who have been involved in our growth and transformation over the years.........and to those who will be in the future.
To a peaceful, healthy and sustainable 2010
Linda L. Schanfein
President, Philanthropy By Design
Sustaining Partners:
IIDA
HIA
Service West
SFDC
