From the moment her family moved into their San Marcos home in 1969, Rebecca Ramirez’ childhood residence symbolized the love and loss they all experienced.

As the structure of the Ramirez family changed over time, so did the structure of the house. Time, along with wear and tear, impacted the home, which made it tough for the family make fixes.

Through the help of the community, the future of the Ramirez household is looking brighter. Earlier this month, volunteers at the Southside Commun...