History
In 1979 RVEHA was formed as a nonprofit corporation by a group of constituents of three major churches in upper Ross Valley and Ross Valley Rotary. Its mission was, and is, to provide a unique mode of living for single qualifying adults. The housing would have these key elements:
- Be within walking distance of downtown San Anselmo, with its shops, library, post office and transportation
- Be a place where individuals could retain their independence
- Be a place that would provide a secure, happy environment free of worry about details
- Housing that would retain a "family feeling"
A residence was found which filled the bill and was in a perfect location, at 34 Tamalpais Avenue in San Anselmo. In 1981 it was remodeled, and a second building attached to accommodate 11 residents. In 2007 Tam House II was completed to serve another 10 people, on the same model, and located in the same neighborhood at 61 Woodland Avenue in San Anselmo.
With the support of our constituent churches, Rotary, and our many individual donors in the community, we have been able to operate these two houses without any governmental assistance and without incurring debt. In every respect, the formation of RVEHA and the development of its two houses has been a "win-win" for its fortunate residents and for the community as a whole.
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but I have a home.
-Tam house resident
