PORT JERVIS, NY, August 12, 2011 (Press-News.org) In just over a week, an army of construction volunteers will begin building a new home for a deserving local family...in just one week. To make that dream a reality, hundreds of local volunteers are needed to join the effort to Build That House!
Construction will begin on Thursday, August 18th and one week later, on Thursday, August 25th a deserving local family will hear host Ty Pennington shout those famous words, "Move That Bus!"
Between now and then, hundreds of volunteers are needed for a wide range of positions, from skilled construction workers to laborers, as well as to help with traffic, catering, administrative functions, and more. Each volunteer will be issued one of the famous Extreme Makeover: Home Edition blue shirts and may even appear on camera.
Construction is ongoing 24 hours per day from start to finish, so volunteers 18 and over are needed for all shifts. To join this unprecedented community effort, and be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity to change the lives of a deserving family, please visit http://www.hearthstonecontracting.com today.
Additionally, the community is invited to a Family Fun Fitness Night, from 6pm - 8pm on Friday, August 19 at the Boathouse at Thomas Bull Memorial Park at 211 State Route 416, Montgomery, NY 12549. The event will feature fun and healthy activities designed to get the whole family moving, even Fido.
Stay tuned to http://www.hearthstonecontracting.com for updates and information.
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.
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[Press-News.org] Hundreds Of Volunteers Needed For "extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Hudson Valley BuildHundreds of volunteers are still needed to join the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" build team as they construct a new home for a deserving family in the Hudson Valley in just seven days!