Bay Point Firm Haild by Red Cross

By Jennifer Birkland
Brentwood Press
Last updated: August 4th, 2006
www.baypointpress.com

The American Red Cross Bay Area (ARCBA) has recognized the management of Steadfast Companies for their efforts supporting displaced tenants who lost their homes as a result of a major fire in the Bay Point area on June 27, allowing the Red Cross to use its resources for future emergencies.
 
“In the face of tragedy, Steadfast Companies has shown a tremendous amount of character,” said Dorene Yamaguchi, Red Cross Disaster Manager for Contra Costa County. “Everyone knows that the Bay Area is susceptible to earthquakes and fires, but if more business leaders displayed the corporate responsibility that Steadfast’s management has shown, our communities would be that much stronger.”

Since the fire, Steadfast – which owns the Bay Point apartment complex that suffered significant damage – has provided the following for its 20 displaced families:

• Temporary hotel accommodations (most including breakfast).
• One-month rent credit to allow tenants to use money for food, clothing and other needs.
• Cleaning services for habitable apartments that suffered damage.
• Cash to cover incidentals, including food, clothing, dry cleaning and laundry service.
• Relocated to furnished units in another Steadfast apartment complex nearby for tenants whose homes suffered major damage.

“We are concerned for the welfare of our residents,” said Tim Wilson, Regional Manager for Steadfast. “Although not obligated to do all that we have, we Value People – one of our Company Core Values, and have tried our best to reasonably accommodate the affected families and individuals with additional resources.”

Steadfast’s generosity also indirectly benefits the entire Bay Area, as ARCBA will be able to use the resources intended for those displaced by this disaster for future emergencies.

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