Fall 2013 - HomeAid Northern Virginia

In This Issue
Newly Renovated Safe House
Trade Partner Spotlight
Mardi Gras Gala
Day of Service
Pulte Golf Tournament
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Fall 2013
HomeAid and Stanley Martin Homes Bring
New Hope for Disabled Vet and Family
For most families living in homeless shelters, having the
chance to live in the nicest home in a neighborhood is an
experience few dare to dream. But for a disabled veteran
and his two teenage sons, that’s about to happen, as
HomeAid Northern Virginia, Builder Captain Stanley Martin
Homes and Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)
renovated one of NVFS’ properties to such an extent that
NVFS President and CEO Mary Agee now says it’s one of
the most appealing homes in the entire neighborhood.
The circa 1975 property was, of all of NVFS’ homes, the
one most in need of repair. “This house was on its last leg,
and it simply wasn’t an environment where our clients
could live with any sense of pride. Having a home that
makes you feel good and worthy is a critical part of
restoring one’s sense of self-confidence and dignity, and
thanks to Stanley Martin Homes and their building
partners, this home will do that once again,” said Agee.
Living Area
Before…
…and after.
Kitchen
Before…
…and after.
100%
“They not only addressed many safety issues, but they also
put in the little touches that transform a house into a
home. The attention to detail—from the landscaping to
the furnishings and even wall hangings—helped make this
a house to be proud of. It will be a true gift to this family.”
Continued on page 2
Third Annual
Night at the
Ballpark Makes
Memories for
Shelter Residents
For many, summer isn’t complete without a trip to the
ballpark, and on a beautiful Friday night in August, special
memories were made for kids and adults from area shelters
who were treated to HomeAid Northern Virginia’s 3rd
Annual Night at the Ballpark. The crowd got a special treat
when Ross Ohlendorm, a major league pitcher with the
Washington Nationals, played for part of the game.
For Sarah, HomeAid’s Night at the Ballpark was the perfect setting for
a fun night out with her family.
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HomeAid Northern Virginia
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Russ Rosenberger
Madison Homes, Inc.
Vice President
Sal Migliore
Augustine Homes
Secretary
Gregory Carter
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Treasurer
Rick Cole
The Long Companies
Immediate Past President
Michael Scheurer
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Executive Director
Christy Eaton
HomeAid Northern Virginia
DIRECTORS
Steven B. Alloy
Stanley Martin Homes
Pat Annessa
Richmond American Homes
Jerry Berman
M/I Homes of D.C., LLC
William L. Berry
The Berry Companies
Lewis Birnbaum
Pulte Homes
Patti Brownstein
Planet Cotton/LGP Promotions
David Cogley
Pulte Homes
John Darvish
John Darvish Construction
Brian Davidson
Van Metre Companies
John DeZinno
Susquehanna Bank
Doug Fahl
Dewberry
David Gill
McGuireWoods LLP
Katherine K. Hanley
Cecilia Hodges
M&T Bank
Fiona Hughes
Stanley Martin Homes
Dennis Kelleher
Comstock Holding
Don Knutson
The Knutson Companies
Patricia Leader
Watermark Group, Inc.
Jewell Mikula
Shelter House, Inc.
John Monacci
Winchester Homes, Inc.
Barry H. Schwartz
Schwartz Enterprises, Inc.
Doug Smith
Miller & Smith
Terri Stagi
Jack Morris Advertising, Inc.
Peter R. Thompson
K Hovnanian Homes
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New Hope for Disabled Vet and Family
Continued from page 1
Goals of the $134,000+ project included converting the house into a high performance home with
minimal maintenance and utility costs; integrating upgraded interior and exterior features; and
providing a finished product inside and out that provides a foundation of stability and safety.
To achieve those goals, Stanley Martin Homes and a
record-setting 46 trade partners completely
renovated the kitchen, with new appliances,
cabinets, tile backsplash and granite counters;
replaced flooring and carpeting throughout;
repainted the interior and exterior; renovated all
bathrooms with new tubs, sinks, toilets and tile;
replaced attic insulation and the roof; installed new
interior doors throughout; installed new light fixtures; installed new exterior siding and gutters;
upgraded electrical and plumbing systems to meet building code requirements; replaced the furnace
and hot water heater; installed a new security
system; re-graded the yard and installed
landscaping; replaced the driveway; and
supplied food, furniture and home accessories.
“This project was a
team effort, and each
company was a critical
sum of the whole.”
“This project was a team effort, and each
company was a critical sum of the whole,” said
Mike Cleary, vice president of production and
purchasing for Stanley Martin Homes. “Thanks
to their participation, we were able to re-model
and furnish a special home that will last for
generations, for current and future families
placed by NVFS. Every family will be proud to
live here, and it’s all possible because of our
partners’ exceptional generosity, contributions
and commitment to giving back to the
communities in which we work.”
HomeAid Northern Virginia President Russell
Rosenberger (right) thanks Builder Captain Steve
Alloy, HomeAid Board member and president of
Stanley Martin Homes (left), during the project
ribbon cutting.
Thanks to Builder Captain Stanley Martin Homes
and to all of the trade partners for the
Northern Virginia Family Service project!
84 Lumber Supply
Armstrong Flooring
Atlas Plumbing
Capital Building Supply
Cardell Cabinets
Carrier
Century Tile
Cesario’s Inc.
Choice Stairs
Commonwealth Lighting
Construction Applicators
Dae Won Construction
Dennison Landscaping
Exceptional Choices
Fireside Hearth & Home
Franklin Construction
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GAF
General Shale
Granite Source
Green Village Concrete
Heritage Contracting
InSinkErator Garbage Disposal
Jackie’s Cleaning
John Darvish Construction
Kichler Lighting
Kohler Company
Leggett and Platt
L&L Flooring
Masonry Design
McCormick Paints
McCrea HVAC
Metroplex Retaining
Walls of Va. Inc.
Mid South Building Supply
Mosaic Tile
NOVA Waste
P Four
Paintworx
RC Enterprises
Schlage
Shaw Carpets
SmartCom
Stadler Nurseries
State Water Heaters
Stewart’s Cleaning
Whirlpool
Virginia Erosion Control
NOVACO Welcomes New Family to
Newly Renovated Safehouse
80%
HomeAid, CarrHomes and five trade partners have completed a
$7,750 renovation project for NOVACO, an organization that for
14 years has provided transitional housing for victims of domestic
violence.
Renovations to the home included sanding and refinishing the
hardwood floors throughout and repairing and installing a new
floor in the kitchen; repainting the entire house inside and out;
removing a bathroom window for privacy and retiling the
bathroom floor to ceiling; replacing light fixtures; and installing all
new kitchen appliances.
The freshened home will be a welcome respite for a mom and
three children who have been living in a shelter for six months,
particularly as trying to find housing while fleeing abuse is nearly
impossible.
“Housing is in short supply in Fairfax County; housing for the
homeless is even more scarce; and housing for victims of domestic
violence is practically nonexistent,” said Kim Roman Corle, chair of
NOVACO’s board and interim acting executive director. “We serve
20 percent of the need in the County’s population, so having even
one home in disrepair is a serious problem—inventory is that tight.”
A warm, renovated and
redecorated home awaits a mom
and her three children, thanks to
the efforts of HomeAid Northern
Virginia, CarrHomes and five
trade partners.
“HomeAid has been a godsend in helping us continue to serve
our clients,” Roman Corle added. “Because of HomeAid and their
partners, we’re able to provide housing that not only gives our
clients a roof over their heads, but also shows them that they’re worthy of living in a nice home. It’s
an important part of their recovery, especially for those looking for a fresh start after living in an
abusive environment. On a purely practical level, HomeAid also helps close a financial gap, as so much
funding and grants have dried up. I
can honestly say I don’t know what
we’d do without HomeAid.”
Thanks to Builder Captain
CarrHomes and to all of the trade
partners for the NOVACO project!
The Bryant Group
Capital Carpets
Eastern Applicators
Southern Electrical
Service Co.
T.A.C. Tile
Tim Schiesl, customer service
manager for CarrHomes, says that the
company has been doing
philanthropic work in the community for as long as he can remember. “We
strive to give back to the community in different ways year-round, and we
always try to do a HomeAid project every year. This project—while a little
smaller than some we’ve done with HomeAid—gave us all a great feeling,
knowing we were helping out a family that needs it so much.”
Trade Partner Spotlight:
Southern Electrical Service Co.
Beautiful lighting can make an enormous difference in the look and feel of a home, and
thanks to Southern Electrical Service Co., the NOVACO Safehouse now has new lighting
fixtures throughout, as well as new switches, receptacles and plates.
For more
information, visit
www.sescos.com
“Southern Electrical and Danny Lee, vice president, are always willing to help out,” said Tim
Schiesl, customer service manager for Builder Captain CarrHomes. “No matter how big or
small the job, they always come out and do whatever’s needed. They’re great to work with.”
Southern Electrical Service Co. is a family-owned and operated business with 46-plus years of
experience and service. It has been named by The Washington Business Journal as being one
of the Top 20 Largest Electrical Contractors in the metro area and provides comprehensive
service to all aspects of the electrical industry, including industrial, commercial, retail,
residential, and design-build projects.
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Mardi Gras may be celebrated differently around the
world, but one thing remains the same:
It’s one of the biggest parties of the year!
And this year, the action will be right here in
Northern Virginia at HomeAid’s Mardi Gras-themed
12th Annual Gala & Auction. Don’t miss it!
Travel to the Big Easy without ever boarding a plane … and celebrate the
best of New Orleans in Northern Virginia. Highlights of the evening will
include:
President’s Circle Awards
Silent & Live Auction, sponsored by Bank of America, Merrill Lynch
and John Darvish Construction, with Silent Auction items “rolled out”
by The Nova Roller Derby Girls.
Signature drinks—two margarita flavors sponsored by Mosaic Tile, and
luge drink sponsored by Cardinal Bank.
Authentic New Orleans menu, including the always-popular shrimp bar.
Unlimited three-hour open bar, with cocktail hour entertainment
provided by The Front Porch Ramblers and Friends jazz band.
Auction Items for Every Budget!
There’s always something for every interest and every budget at the Gala’s
silent and live auction! New donations keep coming in, but the 2013
Auction will feature:
Washington Redskins “Kick Off Kid Package”, which includes two pregame field passes, tickets to the game and a parking pass
Beautiful wall-mounted Linear Electric Fireplace
Lost Rhino Brewing Company gift basket with gift card
Washington Capitals autographed game puck
Four recreation passes for Wintergreen Resort
Washington Redskins football, signed by Joe Gibb, Mike Ditka and
Steve Shanahan.
Saturday, Nov
Silent Auction and
Dinner and Live A
Business C
It’s Alway
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More items await your bid, from sporting event tickets to restaurant
gift certificates. Want to know what else will be up for bid? Check
HomeAid’s website for the most up-to-date list of auction items.
Help Women Giving Back stock its holiday store
for kids in local shelters—please bring a new,
wrapped toy for the WGB Annual Toy Drive!
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Congratulations to
the 2013 President’s
Circle Award
Recipients:
2013 President’s
Award
Thanks to
our Gala
Sponsors!
Mike Cleary,
vice president of
production and
purchasing,
Stanley Martin Homes
2013 Trade Partner
of the Year Award
TAC Tile
2013 Non-profit
Care Provider Project
of the Year Award
To be announced at the
Gala!
JOHN DARVISH
Construction
JohnDarvish.com
GET INVOLVED NOW!
vember 2, 2013
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Auction: 7:30 p.m.
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Please don’t wait until
November to get involved!
Register today for the
Gala, using the enclosed
Table Reservation Form or
online ($175 individual
registration; $1,750 per
table).
Donate an item to our
Live and Silent Auction—
and receive recognition
in the Gala program—
using the donation
form available at
homeaidnova.org/gala.
Serve on the Planning
Committee. Contact
Miriam Goldin, Gala
chair, at 703.725.3628.
Become a sponsor, and
tie your company’s name
to our industry’s biggest
and best! Contact
Christy Eaton at
571.283.6320 or at
[email protected]
Brookfield Homes
Century Title
Dewberry
GAF
GKA Advertising
KTGY
Madison Homes
McGuireWoods
Mosaic Tile
Naka, Huttar & Oldhouser, LLP
Susquehanna Bank
Wells Fargo
In-Kind Sponsors:
Bob Narod Photography
Jack Morris Advertising
Planet Cotton/LGP Promotions
George Mason U,
Wegmans Give Day
of Service to WGB
Women Giving Back (WGB), a HomeAid Northern Virginia
program that provides free clothing and accessories to
women from local shelters, saw a huge surge in its
outreach efforts
this summer,
when two major
organizations
dedicated days
of service to
WGB.
A HomeAid Northern
In June, the
Virginia Program
George Mason
University
Honors Program
brought 320
incoming
freshmen to
WGB, with the
goal of teaching the students that community outreach
needs to be part of their lives. Under an enormous tent
and the supervision of several WGB volunteers, the
students did a massive sort of donated clothing and
accessories. The Dean of the college also addressed the
students, and Kevin Stoy, director of the Honors Program,
said he would like to make a day of service at WGB a
regular part of the Honors College orientation.
“Both groups were
absolutely amazing
groups of people.”
In July, Wegmans Food Market, Inc., brought 50 interns
from their management training program to WGB. The
group finished what the students from
George Mason had started, and by day’s
end the floor of the warehouse was
finally visible! In addition to sorting, the
group also stocked The Store and made
deliveries for WGB. They also surprised
WGB volunteers with a check for
$2,956, which the interns had raised.
The George Mason University Honors Program brought 320 incoming
freshmen to take part in a day of service at Women Giving Back, where
the students sorted donated clothing and learned about what it means to
get involved.
“Both groups were absolutely amazing
groups of people,” said Terri Stagi, cofounder of WGB. “We loved them, and
it’s this type of service that really helps us
and provides team-building for
corporations.”
Both days of service were arranged by
United Way, which has said that WGB
offers one of the area’s few
opportunities that is big enough to host
such large numbers of volunteers.
For more information about how to get
your company involved, please contact
[email protected].
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Interns with Wegmans’ management training program helped sort mountains of donations
for WGB and presented a check of nearly $3,000 to help WGB carry its mission forward.
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Pulte Golf
Tournament Raises
$15,500 for
HomeAid
The Pulte Group’s 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Event, held on
July 26 at the Pleasant Valley Golf Club, raised a recordbreaking $31,000 for charity. The proceeds will be evenly split
between two organizations this year: HomeAid Northern
Virginia and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
A total of 23 hole sponsors and 144 golfers turned out for this
year’s tournament and enjoyed what proved to be a gorgeous,
sunny and cool day—a big improvement over the rain,
hurricanes and tornadoes that have hit the prior three years!
Thank you, Pulte Group!
(left to right) John Halak, vice president of construction operations,
PulteGroup Mid-Atlantic Division; Shira Rocafort, program manager,
HomeAid Northern Virginia; Lewis Birnbaum, president, PulteGroup
Mid-Atlantic Division; Claudia Lewis, Ronald McDonald House; and
Steve Salamon, director of purchasing, PulteGroup Mid-Atlantic
Division, and emcee for the event.(Photo credit: Brian Delhagen,
PulteGroup.)
Did You Know?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
16.7 million children under 18 in the United States live in households
where they are unable to consistently access enough nutritious food
necessary for a healthy life.
Most Americans (58.5%) will spend at least one year below the poverty
line at some point between ages 25 and 75. (Hacker, J. S. (2006). The
great risk shift: The New Insecurity and the Decline of the American
Dream. New York: Oxford University Press (USA).
76% of households using SNAP (food stamps) include a child, an elderly
person, or a disabled person, and more than half of SNAP recipients still
need to turn to emergency food banks for assistance at least six months
out of the year. (Feeding America)
Third Annual Night at the Ballpark
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Kids were also able to run the bases between innings, and
everyone enjoyed concession vouchers for free food and drink,
t-shirts, and fun-filled goody bags. The night was particularly
special for a young boy named Brennan, who got to throw out
the first pitch and pick up a few tips from Ohlendorm as he
accompanied him to the pitchers mound.
Ross Ohlendorm, a
Washington Nationals
pitcher, walks off the
field with Brennan
(right), who got to
throw the first pitch.
The event, which served to raise awareness of homelessness in
Northern Virginia and give those living in shelters a fun night out,
was sponsored by BB&T, Augustine Homes, christopher
consultants, and Tradition Homes.
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Women Given Back (WGB) “The Store” • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
20 Export Drive, Sterling, Va. • Second Saturday of every month
Volunteers help homeless women “shop” for business clothes and
accessories. homeaidnova.org/wgb.html
September 26: 4:00 p.m. • NVBIA Oyster Roast
Belmont Bay Harbor, Woodbridge, Va. • Please support WGB's
Halloween Costume Drive by bringing a new Halloween costume—
any size, boy's or girl's—to the Oyster Roast. WGB will distribute
costumes to children at area shelters prior to the holiday.
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October 3: 5:00 p.m. • Great American Living Awards (GALA)
Sheraton Premier, Tysons Corner, Va.
November 2: 6:00 p.m. • 12th Annual HomeAid Northern
Virginia Gala & Auction, presented by M&T Bank
Westin Washington Dulles (2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, Va.).
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