Everyone has something to offer. I think that’s one of the most obvious themes of today’s activity at the build site. Some people have very strong personal motivations for volunteering, while others just want to be help out because they can. I’ve had a wonderful day meeting some of the many volunteers who are helping […]
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State of the art trussing technology is instrumental in designing and manufacturing today’s gabled roof designs, sturdy walls and flooring. To meet modern day creative design challenges, the progressive and innovative thinkers at Concord Truss design and build trusses at their 45,000 square foot facility in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey. It has achieved the reputation […]
Food and Friends in the VIP Tent
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August 25, 2011
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Tuesday night, in the VIP tent at the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Sussex County build, local business owners Katherine and Damian Birl, and their children, Colin, 12, Sophia, 9, and Gavin, 6, treated folks to an evening of their Smokin D’z real pit BBQ. “We know Dale (Dunning). When we order too much food, or cook […]
Meet Some Volunteers: Fauxbulous FX
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August 24, 2011
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The build site, with all of its earth moving and wall building, is certainly the eye-catching center-ring focus of the past few days, but taking a short walk around the build site and behind the tree line reveals another area of busy activity. Meet Lynn and Polly, sisters, faux finishers and owners of Fauxbulous FX, Inc., […]
Jusst Sooup’s Humble Beginnings
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August 24, 2011
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The little white fellowship hall that stands adjacent to Rehoboth Presbyterian Church at Midway, at the intersection of Rt. 24 and Rt. 1 in Lewes, Delaware will forever have a lovely story to tell. A story of a generous, kind-hearted woman with a mission. The small building is one of several sites where Dale Dunning […]
The response of the local business community in providing monetary support of the Sussex County Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project, has been overwhelming. Pixstar, Inc., of Lewes, Delaware rose to the challenge, and donated $10,000. This extreme support, combined with other donations, will help local residents Dale and Ken Dunning, realize their dream of continuing […]
At 9:30 Monday morning, energetic volunteers were already lining up at the registration tent located at Cape Henlopen High School. Many had driven several hours to get here, changed schedules, or called off work – for the chance to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The parking lot was full of people texting and calling friends […]
Behind the Scenes Perspective of the Pep Rally + Benefit Concert
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August 21, 2011
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Guest post by Leafo Photo. When Jeremy contacted us to talk about Schell Brothers sponsoring the build for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show, we couldn’t believe it! When he asked us to shoot the events surrounding the build, we were honored. And when we walked in to start shooting for the pep rally, we […]
Thank you to everyone for volunteering to change a family’s life. This enormous project can only happen because of volunteers like you! We just wanted to outline some key information to make sure you are prepared for your volunteer shift. Volunteer Registration Location and Parking The Volunteer Registration site will be located at Cape Henlopen […]
Chris Schell addressing the Pep Rally attendees. Photo by leafophoto We are so proud that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has chosen to come to Sussex County to work their magic and involve our community! When asked by the Extreme Makeover team whether Sussex County would be able to provide the massive numbers of volunteers needed […]
