Clarify
Understand the Story
We follow up when information is missing or inconsistent and gather the context needed to evaluate the application fairly.
Who We Are
A Team of Professionals, Giving Back
We bring design knowledge, documentation, and practical guidance to homeowners rebuilding after disaster — while paid professional work helps sustain our pro bono mission.
You do not need to have everything figured out. We will review your situation and help identify the next practical step.
Our Story
Built From a Need to Help
NW Rebuild Project grew from a simple observation: after a disaster, families often need more than encouragement. They need drawings, decisions, documentation, and someone willing to help make the next step understandable.
Since 2020, our organization has brought together design professionals, technical contributors, volunteers, and community supporters to help disaster-affected homeowners move from loss toward a practical rebuild plan. Our work has expanded through completed family rebuilds, community fundraising, professional partnerships, and a growing network of people who believe technical knowledge should be used for public good.
How We Work
From First Conversation to Rebuild Support
Every project is different, but our process gives families a clear path through the decisions ahead.
01 · Start
Apply & Talk
Tell us what happened and what kind of help would make the biggest difference.
02 · Understand
Review & Visit
We learn about the property, site conditions, resources, and rebuilding goals.
03 · Plan
Measure & Assess
We document existing conditions and identify the decisions that shape the design.
04 · Design
Develop the Home
Our contributors create drawings and construction documents around the family’s needs.
05 · Coordinate
Permit & Handoff
We help organize the information needed for permitting and the next phase of work.
06 · Continue
Support the Next Step
We stay connected where we can and point families toward useful resources and partners.
The Detailed Path
What the Process Really Includes
The short overview above is only the map. The work itself includes clarification, resource alignment, site capture, client reviews, design development, permitting, contractor selection, construction administration, and long-term record keeping.
Resource
Keep Helping Even When We Cannot Take the Set
We explain the decision, identify resources, and remain available for general rebuild questions.
Site
Measure the Property
Selected projects receive a site visit with photos, complete site measurements, and elevation information brought into the design program.
Design
Develop the Home With You
We work through quality-of-life, ADA, aging-in-place, special-needs, and resilience features together.
Documents
Prepare the Permit Set
We create efficient construction documents, support permitting, and help you use the set to seek contractor bids.
Build
Stay Ready During Construction
We answer questions, document changes, review progress photographs, and preserve records that may help with future repairs.
Afterward
Celebrate & Stay Connected
After move-in we celebrate with you, welcome you into the client alumni community, and retain documents for future needs.
Our Mission
Professional Knowledge. Human Support.
NW Rebuild Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of leaders, designers, drafters, architects, engineers, and support professionals who contribute to disaster recovery across the Pacific Northwest.
Our process is open to everyone. We serve people fairly and equally regardless of race, color, religion, social status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, or any other characteristic.
Leadership
The People Guiding the Organization
Our leadership team helps set direction, coordinate projects, and keep the organization accountable to the families and communities we serve.
President · Executive Director · Founder
Charlie Carr
Leads the organization and brings professional design, facilities, and rebuilding experience to the mission.
Read Charlie's profile →
Vice President · Founding Designer
Doug Eaglebear
Supports organizational leadership and contributes founding design expertise.
Team profile →
Board Secretary
Victoria Sotelo Fuentes
Supports governance, records, and the organization’s continuing accountability.
Team profile →Design & Drafting Team
The Professionals Doing the Work
Our design team contributes specialized knowledge to help turn a family’s needs and site conditions into a buildable plan.
Founding Designer
Michelle Muller
Designer
Annie
Designer
Kieu
Designer
Ethan
Designer
Alexander
Designer
Melanie
Designer
Brianna Monson
Support Team
The People Who Keep It Moving
Projects also depend on coordination, administration, fundraising, bookkeeping, communications, and practical support.
Support
Devin Schoene
Support
Matt Furlow
Support
Ben Trimm
Support
Gracia Durón
Promotional Product Support
Stephanie East
Support
Keith Littlefield
Support
Sydney McIntosh
Support
Cody Slay
Support
Kirstan Rogers
Bookkeeper · Support
Sandra Carr
Want to Learn How We Work?
Our process page explains how the team moves from a first conversation to design and construction documents.