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Release Date: 05.09.08 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: HouseProud Program at the Tool Bank
Contact Name: Mark Brodbeck | Company: Atlanta Community Tool Bank | Phone: 404-880-0054 | Cell: 678-640-9979 | E-Mail: mark@toolbank.org
Contact Name: Mark Brodbeck | Company: Atlanta Community Tool Bank | Phone: 404-880-0054 | Cell: 678-640-9979 | E-Mail: mark@toolbank.org
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Corporate Volunteers To Perform Home Repairs for Low-Income Seniors on Saturday May 10, 2008HouseProud’s Fifth Year of the Atlanta House Party |
ANNOUNCEMENT:
WHAT: The Atlanta House Party presented by The Allstate Foundation, is a one-day home repair bonanza facilitated by the HouseProud program at the Atlanta Community ToolBank. Volunteers from eight companies will provide critical home repairs to low-income seniors in neighborhoods surrounding Turner Field. 2008 is the fifth year of the Atlanta House Party.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th:
Volunteer orientation begins at 8:00 a.m.
Home repairs are performed from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Post-event and homeowner testimonials begin at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Corporate volunteers will start and end the day in Stanton Park in the Peoplestown neighborhood, located behind Mt. Nebo Baptist Church:
1030 Martin St SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Home repairs will take place at eight homes in nearby neighborhoods. A Media Map to the houses where work is to be performed is available.
WHO: Companies providing volunteer teams for the 2008 Atlanta House Party:
The Allstate Foundation
Bank of America
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Georgia Natural Gas
Home Depot
Keller Williams Realty-Intown Atlanta
Sutherland Asbill Brennan
Turner Broadcasting System
Other event sponsors to provide volunteers at a later date in the year:
AGL Resources
Freddie Mac
Kilpatrick Stockton
WHY: The HouseProud program at the ToolBank has delivered no-cost repairs no senior homeowners in five downtown Atlanta neighborhoods since 1991. The Atlanta House Party underscores the achievements of HouseProud, while bringing public attention to the issue of maintaining affordable housing for the exploding senior population.
Funds raised by the Atlanta House Party allow HouseProud staff to deliver high-quality, no-cost home repairs to low-income seniors throughout the entire year. HouseProud will be expanding its service area to include a handful of West End neighborhoods in the second half of 2008. The Allstate Foundation has been presenting sponsor of the Atlanta House Party for 5 years.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th:
Volunteer orientation begins at 8:00 a.m.
Home repairs are performed from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Post-event and homeowner testimonials begin at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Corporate volunteers will start and end the day in Stanton Park in the Peoplestown neighborhood, located behind Mt. Nebo Baptist Church:
1030 Martin St SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Home repairs will take place at eight homes in nearby neighborhoods. A Media Map to the houses where work is to be performed is available.
WHO: Companies providing volunteer teams for the 2008 Atlanta House Party:
The Allstate Foundation
Bank of America
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Georgia Natural Gas
Home Depot
Keller Williams Realty-Intown Atlanta
Sutherland Asbill Brennan
Turner Broadcasting System
Other event sponsors to provide volunteers at a later date in the year:
AGL Resources
Freddie Mac
Kilpatrick Stockton
WHY: The HouseProud program at the ToolBank has delivered no-cost repairs no senior homeowners in five downtown Atlanta neighborhoods since 1991. The Atlanta House Party underscores the achievements of HouseProud, while bringing public attention to the issue of maintaining affordable housing for the exploding senior population.
Funds raised by the Atlanta House Party allow HouseProud staff to deliver high-quality, no-cost home repairs to low-income seniors throughout the entire year. HouseProud will be expanding its service area to include a handful of West End neighborhoods in the second half of 2008. The Allstate Foundation has been presenting sponsor of the Atlanta House Party for 5 years.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Mark Brodbeck, mark@toolbank.org or (678) 640-9979 (cell)
Lisa Garcia, lisa@toolbank.org or (404) 394-8904 (cell)
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