Free family event to be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at SUNY Orange
August 4, 2011 (Washingtonville, N.Y.) – Approximately one week before an army of construction volunteers begins building a new home for a deserving local family in just 7 days, Hudson Valley residents eager to be a part of the project are invited to attend the Build That House Pep Rally, on Thursday, August 11th at 6pm at the SUNY Orange Physical Education Building, 115 South Street, Middletown, N.Y. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Milan Vasic, Senior Producer of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, will tell the background story behind the Emmy Award-winning program, and Andy Stahl, President of Hearthstone Contracting, who is leading the effort and assembling the necessary skilled trades people and supplies, will explain what his team needs to make this ambitious effort a success.
The evening will also feature:
- A special performance of the National Anthem
- Port Jervis Red Raiders Cheerleading Squad
- Dancers from Strictly Ballroom
- Air National Guard Color Guard
- USO Liberty Bells
- Rascal from the Hudson Valley Renegades
- Blues Music Award Nominated Best Debut Artist – The Chris O’Leary Band
- And more…
The identity of the recipient family will not be announced at the Pep Rally. That will occur after they are officially notified during the “door knock” later this month. It will however, be an opportunity for the many volunteers to meet each other, so please register to volunteer your time or services at www.joinextreme.com/newyork. Those who have not signed up yet, may also do so in person at the event.
Everyone is also encouraged to help us “Stuff The Bus” with a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Donations of canned and non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Pep Rally, and the following locations: Food Bank of the Hudson Valley at 195 Hudson St, Cornwall-on-Hudson; St. Paul’s Mission at 58 W. Main St, Middletown; Grace United Methodist Food Pantry at 265 Van Ness St., Newburgh; and Hope Center Food Pantry at Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., Port Jervis.
Media partner Pamal Broadcasting is behind the project with the full weight of both K104 and WHUD, and will be on hand to add excitement to the event.
For more information, to volunteer, or to see the growing list of partners and sponsors making this dream become a reality, please visit www.hearthstonecontracting.com.
For more information on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, or to volunteer for the build or make a donation to the Family Build Fund, please visit www.hearthstonecontracting.com
ABOUT HEARTHSTONE CONTRACTING
Hearthstone Contracting has provided excellent construction services in the Hudson Valley since 2001. Our mission is to build to our customers’ expectations and to create quality work efficiently and professionally. Our commitment to excellence in construction and dedication to the smallest detail is evident in all the jobs we have undertaken. Our customers, from the large commercial warehouse owners to the homeowners, know that they can rely on Hearthstone to deliver a flawless product.
ABOUT EMHE
The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” now entering its 9th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE:
Interviews are available with Hearthstone’s Andrew Stahl.
REGISTER AT www.joinextreme.com under Media Registration, if you wish to be credentialed to be onsite during the week of construction. Thank you.
