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MAY 2015   
InTheSpotlight

HomeAid's Biggest Project of the Year Begins Next Week

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On Friday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m., HomeAid and Stanley Martin Homes will break ground on the biggest project of the year - a new, 5,000 square foot residential facility for Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) at 11835 Hazel Circle Drive in Bristow, Va. The new home will allow YFT to expand on-campus residential services for up to 36 more girls every year, providing a safe and secure housing environment for pregnant teens or young mothers, homeless and runaway youth, and survivors of sex trafficking.

 

The project, with a retail value of $750,000, has drawn commitments from 85 trade partners, who will save YFT 69 percent of the total project cost through donated labor and materials. The savings will allow YFT to invest more money in the programs and services that will make a lasting difference in the lives of the young people in its care. 

 

"It means a great deal to Stanley Martin Homes to support HomeAid as a Builder Captain for the YFT project," said Mike Cleary, corporate vice president of purchasing and quality. "Giving back to the communities in which we build is part of our company's social fabric. This project is unique due to the amount of involvement by Stanley Martin Home's YFT Project Team, and the support of our trade partners (manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors). The collaboration, support, and commitment of all involved have provided the momentum to exceed our expectations in obtaining material and labor donations. It is an honor to work with so many who volunteer, team together, share resources, and provide financial support to this worthy community cause."

 

More than 650 linear feet of sewer/water lines will also be installed to serve this home and an additional four homes that YFT hopes to build in the future. The home will be built as a high-performance home, similar to those already being built by Stanley Martin Homes. The building team will use sustainable materials that are environmentally friendly/durable, as well as products that improve energy performance and require low maintenance. These building practices and applications will reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, allowing the savings to support YFT's valuable programs. 

 

Construction of the home is expected to be completed in September and in time for YFT's 30th Annual Country Fair and Auction on October 3, 2015.

InYourNeighborhood

HomeAid and M/I Homes Offer Hope for  

Reunited Family 

HS Kitchen
A sparkling new kitchen awaits a new family at a Homestretch property in Northern Virginia.

HomeAid, M/I Homes, and 18 trade partners completed work on the renovation of a condominium in Northern Virginia this week, giving new hope and a safe environment to a young mother and child who are survivors of domestic violence. The condo, owned by Homestretch, will also give the mother the level of security and stability she needs in order to bring a second child from China, the family's home country. The mother and her second child were separated at birth four years ago.

 

AtTheStore

Women Giving Back Sees Increase in Teen Volunteers

Women Giving Back (WGB) is used to changing lives, but it's typically been the result of a stylish new suit for a woman about to go on a job interview, a backpack for a nervous new student, or hip new clothing for a child who isn't used to going shopping in a retail setting. Over the past year, however, WGB volunteers have noticed a major uptick in the number of teens who are putting in service hours at The Store, as well as an increase in mother-son teams who are volunteering together at clothing drives and sorts.

 

InYourCommunity

New Location for Builders & Friends BBQ

One Loudoun
The Barn at One Loudoun, the new location for HomeAid's Builders & Friends BBQ, offers a beautiful setting and plenty of parking!

Don't miss out on one of the best opportunities for meeting some of Northern Virginia's top homebuilders, talking one-on-one with the industry's movers and shakers, and enjoying great BBQ - register today for HomeAid's 6th Annual Builders & Friends BBQ! This popular event will be held on Thursday, June 25, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at a NEW location this year: The Barn at One Loudoun, 20405 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn, Va. This beautiful venue will offer plenty of space for networking and parking, with adjacent and nearby parking spaces available along North Park Drive and in the Loudoun One shopping center.

 

Thank You
... to our recent donors.

Names in red indicate donations of $2,500 or more. 
Individuals:
Renate Austin

Ira Frank

John Monacci

David and Carmen Ryan 

 

Companies:
Airtron
Alexandria Granite & Marble
American Engineered Solutions
Angler Environmental
Annandale Millwork & Allied Systems
ATG Title
Atlantic Coast Mortgage
Atlas Plumbing
B&F Ceramics Design Showroom
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Barger and Associates
BASF - Center for Building Excellence
Best Tile of Virginia
Black Rock Holdings
Champion Title & Settlements
Charter One Mortgage
Comcast
Community Management Corporation
D.J.S. Excavating Co.
Dae Won Construction Co.
DCF Contracting
Devereaux & Associates
Dominion Associates
Donna Moore Interiors
DR Horton Homes
Emser Tile
EverBank
Facchina Construction
Fine Line Trim LLC
First Heritage Mortgage
Genuario Companies
Germane Systems
Glen Gery Corporation
Goodman Distribution
Green Village Concrete
Guardian Home Technologies
Hadley Photography
Hammond Agency Inc.
HD Supply Interior Solutions
Heritage Contracting
Home Group, Active Interest Media
HomeSphere
IDI Group Companies
iHome Integration
Integrated Insurance Solutions
J Construction
J.D.A. Custom Homes
Jacobs & Co. Real Estate
Jansen Land Consulting
JK Enterprise Landscape Supply
Junior League of NOVA
Katchmark Construction
K-One Corp.
KT Enterprises
KTGY Group
L & L Company
Laurie Matthews Marketing
Lessard Design
Lux Floors
Maser Consulting
Masonite International
McGuireWoods
Mid-Atlantic Products
Mike Garcia Construction
Mill Creek Residential Trust
NEKA Granite Marble Quartz
Paradigm Building Group
Pulte Homes Inc.
RK Realty
S W Rodgers Company
Sekas Homes
SettleLand & Realty
Shirtboy.com
Stony Creek Homes
Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage
Van Metre Companies Foundation
Wetland Studies & Solutions

 

 

In This Issue
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Did You Know?

 

  So far in 2015, HomeAid Northern Virginia has invested $111,725 in the community; enabled shelters to direct $96,287 toward essential programs for clients; and given 400 people a safe and stable place to live.

 

  Aging out of the foster care system at the age of 18 puts youth at a high risk for homelessness, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and in the U.S., more than 20,000 youth age out of the system each year. 

Announcements
Thank You

Kettler, for signing on as Builder Captain for a HomeAid project with SERVE.

  

Pat Annessa, for your 3.5 years of service on HomeAid's Board of Directors.
Welcome

Mike Sandkuhler with The Christopher Companies has joined HomeAid's Board of Directors.

Congratulations
Stephanie Berkowitz, HomeAid board member, has been promoted to president and CEO of Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), succeeding Mary Agee, who led the agency for the past 28 years.
Fore!
The NVBIA & HomeAid 2015 Scramble Golf Tournament, on May 18 at River Creek Country Club, is filling fast, but event sponsorship and player entries are still available. Guarantee your entry with a sponsorship, and gain major recognition for your company.
Planning Underway
HomeAid is currently planning its Housing Forum, which will be held on August 6 at Bank of America's Annandale office location. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
Interns Needed
HomeAid is now seeking a shelter projects intern, and Women Giving Back is seeking an intern who can concentrate on their grant writing and women's affinity group research needs. Job descriptions can be found online.
Upcoming Events
Women Giving Back (WGB) "The Store"
May 16, 2015 
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
20 Export Drive,
Sterling, Va.
Volunteers help women and children in crisis situations "shop" for business clothes and accessories free of charge.

Spring and summer clothing and shoes needed - please donate seasonal clothing today!
TONIGHT! May 7, 2015
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.  
At The Store, 20 Export Drive, Sterling, Va.
May 28, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), Gainesville, Va.

June 25, 2015

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

NEW LOCATION: 

Barn at One Loudoun  

20405 Savin Hill Drive

Ashburn, VA 20147

5th Annual
Night at the Ballpark 
August 14, 2015, 7:05 p.m.
Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
November 7, 2015 
Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Va. 
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