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• Ya'll Come! 8th Annual HomeAid Gala & Auction
Tickets on Sale
• Builder Captains: Heart, Soul and Expertise Wanted
• Virginia Parade of Homes: See the Latest Trends in
Home Building While Benefiting HomeAid
• Trade Partner Spotlight: John Darvish Construction Co.
• Make Every Employee a HomeAid Hero
Fall 2009
“We Care” – HomeAid and M/I Homes Prove
It for Good Shepherd Housing Foundation
HomeAid recently began a renovation project in the Dale City area
for the Good Shepherd Housing Foundation (GSHF). HomeAid tapped
Builder Captain M/I Homes to lead the project. “Our company was
founded on the slogan, ‘We care’,” said David Janson, Vice President
of Construction for M/I Homes. “In good times and bad everyone should
help out and HomeAid has demonstrated to be a thought-out and wellrun organization that, like M/I Homes, cares for others.”
Good Shepherd Housing Foundation is dedicated to providing permanent
supportive housing and transitional housing for single persons with
chronic mental illness and for families who are homeless or in imminent
danger of homelessness. “It would be very difficult to get this level of
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David Janson, Vice President of Construction (left) and Eric
Ferreira, Production Manager, employees for Builder Captain
M/I Homes, prepare the home for renovation by removing old
doors and cabinets.
“In good times and bad everyone
should help out...”
Sport&Health Members Donate 3,000+
Outfits to Women Giving Back
Sport&Health members donated more than 320 bags of clothing to
the Women Giving Back (WGB) store through collection points at
their 23 locations in the Northern Virginia and DC metro area.
WGB was founded by HomeAid Northern Virginia to supplement
their work in easing the transition from homelessness by providing
women with professional work-oriented clothing and accessories
without charge.
From left, Fiona Hughes, VP of WGB, with Mark Fisher, President
and COO of Sport&Health, Terri Stagi, President of WGB and Leslie
Hathaway, WGB Board Member, are pictured with some of the
Sport&Health donations.
“In these distressing times, the Women Giving Back store and what it
offers to women in crisis in the community is more important than
ever,” said Terri Stagi, President of the WGB Board, Co-Chair of the
Communications Committee of HomeAid Northern Virginia Board of
Directors and a Vice President with Jack Morris Advertising, Inc. “The
need for our services has increased — the number of women visiting
the store has nearly doubled this year. Because of the generosity of
Sport&Health and their members we are able to continue to meet
these rising needs.”
Continued on page 3
“In these distressing times, the Women Giving Back
store and what it offers to women in crisis in the
community is more important than ever.”
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HomeAid Northern
Virginia Board of
Directors
Executive Committee
President
Rick Cole
The Long Companies
Vice President / President-Elect
John DeZinno
Bank of America
Secretary
John Monacci
Winchester Homes
Treasurer / Immediate Past President
David Cogley
Re/Max Select
Committees
Shelter Selection Committee Chair
Michael Scheurer
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Ya’ll Come!
Celebrate HomeAid and Honor Those Who
Make Our Community a Better Place to Live
8th Annual HomeAid Gala & Auction!
Saturday, November 14 • Hyatt Regency Reston
Silent Auction and Reception Begins at 6 p.m.
Dinner and Live Auction Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Fill out and return the enclosed ticket order form
or visit www.homeaidnova.org to purchase tickets.
Presented by:
Shelter Care Committee Chair
Doug Smith
Miller & Smith
Communications Committee Co-Chairs
Terri Stagi
Jack Morris Advertising, Inc.
Charles M. Browning
Greater Washington Publishing, Inc.
Fundraising Committee Chair
John DeZinno
Bank of America
Nominating Committee Chair
David Cogley
Re/Max Select
HomeAid Heroes Committee Co-Chairs
Patti Brownstein
Planet Cotton/LGP Promotions
Andrew Moore
Arlington Designer Homes
Government Relations Committee Chair
Michael Scheurer
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Directors
Steven B. Alloy
Stanley Martin Homes
William L. Berry
The Berry Companies
John Darvish
John Darvish Construction
Carson Lee Fifer, Jr.
McGuireWoods LLP
Joanna C. Frizzell
McGuireWoods LLP
The Honorable Katherine K. Hanley
Commonwealth of Virginia
Cecilia Hodges
M & T Bank
Dennis Kelleher
M/I Homes
Charles Merlin
K. Hovnanian Homes
Jewell Mikula
Shelter House, Inc.
Russ Rosenberger
Madison Homes, Inc.
Barry H. Schwartz
Schwartz Enterprises, Inc.
The Honorable Steve C. Shannon
Virginia House of Delegates
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Tickets are on
sale now!
Get ready to don your “jeans and jewels” and mosey on over to this year’s Annual HomeAid
Gala and Auction. The Gala & Auction is the largest and most important annual
fundraiser for HomeAid. The proceeds from ticket sales are used to support HomeAid
Northern Virginia’s building, renovating and remodeling work that
serves countless homeless individuals and families in Northern
Virginia. Enjoy a wonderful evening out and support a
much-needed cause – individual tickets are $150 each, or
a table of 10 is $1,500, and can be purchased online at
www.homeaidnova.org or by returning the ticket order
form found in the newsletter.
There’s something for everyone at this year’s Western-themed event – great
Southwestern food, one-of-a-kind auction and raffle items, and the chance to recognize and honor
several people and organizations receiving the Second Annual Presidents’ Circle Awards.
Join hundreds of your friends and colleagues to recognize and celebrate the important
contributions of our distinguished and well-deserving award recipients. We are proud to recognize:
• 2009 Presidents’ Award — Terri Stagi, Jack Morris Advertising, Inc.
• 2009 Trade Partner of the Year Award — 84 Lumber Company
• 2009 Non-Profit Care Provider Project of the Year Award — To be announced at
the Gala
As in the past, the event also will feature a silent and live auction, as well as the Paddle Challenge
and a raffle drawing for major prizes. This year’s silent auction features fun and unique items in
four categories– restaurants, sports, electronics and amenities. The live auction features several
exclusive items including: a week-long stay slope-side at a Colorado ski resort; a week-long
getaway to Deer Valley, Utah; a local television studio tour and much more!
It’s not too late to get involved! HomeAid is accepting donations for the auction: including
restaurant gift certificates, electronics and the use of local vacation homes. Simply download the
donation form at www.homeaidnova.org and send it in with the donated items. If you would
like to be a sponsor for the event, please contact HomeAid Northern Virginia’s Executive Director,
Christy Eaton, at 571-283-6320 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Thanks to our Giddy-Up and Go Sponsors!
Beacon Roofing Supply Company
BRADCO
CertainTeed
Dominion Virginia Power
Copyright 2009 HomeAid Northern Virginia. All Rights Reserved.
LGP Promotional Group Virginia Housing Development
McGuireWoods
Authority
PNC Bank
Trammell Crow
ProBuild East
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Good Shepard Housing Foundation Continued from page 1
Thanks to Builder Captain
M/I Homes for the Good
Shepherd Housing Foundation
Shelter Care Project and to
All the Trade Partners
B&K Distributors
Bond Flooring
Builders FirstSource
Century Stairs
Cosmetic Solutions
East Coast Insulators
Eastech Painting
Easy Clean
Horizon Contracting
J H Kim Siding
Masterbrand Cabinetry
Metro Stone Works
Metro Tile
Newport Concrete
Northstar Electric
NV Plumbing
Rinker Drywall
Summit Roofing
TMS
refurbishing without the help from HomeAid and M/I Homes,” said Pam Kovach,
Executive Director of GSHF. “We offer housing to homeless or low income families
for three to five years. What makes this so valuable to us is that because we offer
longer-term housing, we don’t have a lot of funding sources.”
The scope of the work on the townhouse was quite extensive. “Once we got
started we found damage behind the walls, under the floor and behind the
siding,” said Janson. “We believe as a company if you are going to do something,
do it right so we ended up gutting the home down to its structure. We even
replaced all the plumbing lines.” The estimated cost of the renovations when
finished will total approximately $70,000. M/I Homes, the trade partners and
HomeAid covered the complete cost of the project.
“Our trade partners have been extremely supportive and generous,” said
Janson. “Especially when you consider the economic climate.”
HomeAid Northern Virginia Executive Director Christy Eaton agreed. “I want to
thank M/I Homes and all the trade partners for their commitment to this
project. This is our first project with Good Shepherd Housing Foundation
and I’m very pleased we are able to provide this level of service to them.”
“There is a family going back into the home as soon as it’s finished,” said Kovach.
“A single parent with four children.” No doubt they will be thrilled with the
completely renovated home – safe and beautiful for years to come.
Women Giving Back Continued from page 1
To continue to meet the needs
of the community, Women Giving
Back needs your help in a variety
of ways:
Donations: WGB continues to accept donations of
new and nearly new professional attire at the WGB
store (1110 Herndon Parkway, Herndon). In addition,
WGB encourages organizations and volunteers to:
• promote and house clothing drop-off points
(similar to those at Sport&Health clubs)
• host events where clothing and accessories
can be donated
• contact other organizations about donations
and WGB participation
Women Giving Back volunteers accept clothing and other donations. The WGB store
must be fully replenished and re-stocked before it opens every month.
More than 2,000 women from over 100 shelters in Northern Virginia have
shopped at the WGB store since the program’s inception in June 2007. WGB
has distributed more than 50,000 items of clothing to women in need. (If
you are a service provider and would like to bring shoppers to the store,
please contact Women Giving Back at [email protected].)
If you would like to donate
clothing or volunteer, contact
Women Giving Back at
[email protected].
In Store Volunteers: “WGB exists through the
dedication of volunteers,” said Teri Stagi, President
of WGB. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks
related to the WGB store. They are needed to sort,
organize and display donated clothing and to help
shoppers find the right outfits.
Sorting and store set-up takes place the second
Friday of each month from 3:30 p.m. until finished.
Volunteers are also needed to work in the store
the second Saturday of each month. The store is
open from 9 a.m. to noon. You can volunteer to
work for just a few hours sorting clothes, setting
up the store or helping women find the right clothing
to fit their needs.
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Heart, Soul and Expertise Wanted
Volunteer to Serve as Builder Captain for an Upcoming HomeAid Project
At the heart of every HomeAid project is a
Builder Captain whose role is to provide
project leadership as well as to organize
and rally in-kind donation assistance from
trade partners.
The projects are diverse and can range from
interior updates to a total home remodel.
Builder Captains are called on to leverage their
assets, knowledge and contacts to help in the
completion of the project. They also have
something else in common. “The Builder
Captains that I know are not just living in the
community,” said Andrew Moore, President of
Arlington Designer Homes and HomeAid
Board Member. “They are also involved and
take pride in the areas where they live and
work.”
Moore’s experience as a Builder Captain for
several HomeAid projects has been almost
textbook perfect. The HomeAid Board of
Directors pre-screens the projects so that the
scope of work and project expectations are
documented and communicated before the
project begins.
“It’s much easier to deal with problems as a
Builder Captain because I knew that HomeAid
was there to backstop what I was doing. If I
couldn’t get a donation, HomeAid would step
in with the funding to get the project back on
line and moving forward.”
Historically, HomeAid Builder Captains and
their trade partners have assumed the full cost
of construction. In these challenging economic
times for homebuilders, HomeAid has secured
outside funding to help cover the costs of all
shelter projects.
“The irony is that so many people need more
help from HomeAid at a time when it may be
tougher to give,” said Moore. “We can give
people a hand to get them over the hump.
I’ve found that the people we help often later
give back to their own community.” HomeAid
projects provide a safe environment for a
needy family while they receive counseling,
education, and the necessary skills to have a
successful and fulfilling life.
The benefits don’t end there. “Writing a
check to a worthy cause is important,” said
Moore. “But there is nothing like getting your
hands dirty to give you a sense of
accomplishment. “
John Monacci, Sr. Vice President for Winchester
Homes agrees. In 2004 Winchester Homes
celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary.
“We decided to do 25 Acts of Kindness for 25
Years of Service to the Community,” Monacci
said. Employees nominated the charities that
Winchester Homes would support. HomeAid
was one of the charities they decided to work
with. “The success of the HomeAid program
was so phenomenal that we’ve been doing it
every year since.” Winchester Homes has
served as Builder Captain on both small and
large projects.
“The value for us has been the investment in
our community and what it does for our
reputation as a good corporate citizen,” said
Monacci. “The community has made us what
we are, so how can we give back?”
“HomeAid is directly linked to what we do
every day. Honestly, we get more out of it
than we ever give back to the charity.”
Brian Phebus, Director of Production for Winchester Homes and
HomeAid Northern Virginia Executive Director Christy Eaton tour
a renovated NOVACO property.
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Looking for a Few Good
Builder Captains
• ACTS Transitional Living in Triangle
has a transitional housing unit that
needs deck repairs.
• Doorways for Women & Children
needs work done on two properties
in Arlington:
- Safehouse where work includes
roof repairs, reconfiguration of
main entrance way, pet kennel
repairs and fence maintenance;
- Freddie Mac Home needs an
expanded area for garbage cans,
drywall repair and painting.
• Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Fairfax needs renovation work
including new siding, new windows,
painting and other repairs.
• Northern Virginia Family Services has
multiple homes located in and
around Woodbridge. Most homes
need new appliances, new floor
coverings, drywall and trim repairs,
painting, new light fixtures and
HVAC service.
If you are interested in serving
as a Builder Captain for one of
the projects listed, please contact:
Christy Eaton, HomeAid
Executive Director
Phone: 571-283-6320
E-mail: [email protected]
NVHomes served as Builder Captain for the Freddie Mac Foundation
Family Home built for Doorways for Women and Children.
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See the Latest Trends in Home
Building While Benefiting HomeAid
12th Annual Virginia Parade of Homes • October 24 & 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring your friends and family – 100% of the donations benefit HomeAid!
www.vaparadeofhomes.com
The most unique homes in the area will welcome visitors to the 12th Annual
Virginia Parade of Homes on October 24 and 25. Dozens of new, custom,
remodeled and green homes will be featured in this year’s Parade of Homes.
Builders will be on hand to point out interesting features and answer questions.
The Parade is a free public event and the tour hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on Saturday and Sunday. Please visit www.vaparade.com to register for your free
entry voucher and to create your Parade tour by viewing the drop down menu.
Build your tour by either location, price range or type of home desired. Directions
for each of the homes can be found on the Tour Map page. Google map locator
is conveniently available on each individual entry page to assist you. You can also
register to play the scavenger hunt game, Hot Pursuit, with a chance to win a trip
for two to New York to see the Regis & Kelly show.
“We are expecting more than 60 homes on the Parade this year. We also
are very proud that once again, all donations collected this year will benefit
HomeAid Northern Virginia,” said Kathy Renaud, Director of Membership
for the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the sponsoring
organization of the event. “We were able to raise over $10,000 last year
and I believe we will be able to exceed that total this year.”
One hundred percent of the ticket sales will go to support the work of HomeAid
in building shelters for today’s homeless children and families. HomeAid donation
boxes will be available at the tour homes on the days of the event ($20/family
group) and online donations will be accepted at www.vaparade.com.
Please help publicize this worthwhile event by downloading an event
flyer at www.homeaidnova.org (under Breaking News, click on ‘for more
information about the Parade of Homes’) – post it in your office and
distribute it to anyone in the market for a new home or with an interest in
seeing the latest in new home construction. Everyone is invited to attend.
Visit the 2009 Virginia Parade of Homes to see custom homes
similar to Creighton Enterprises’ 13,000 sq. ft. country manor
home, featured at last year’s event.
Calling All Builders!
The Parade of Homes welcomes all builders who would
like to participate. If you would like to showcase a
home on the Parade please contact Kathy Renaud,
Director of Membership for the Northern Virginia
Building Industry Association, at 571-283-6323 or
by e-mail at [email protected].
HomeAid Welcomes New Board Member – Joanna Frizzell
Joanna Frizzell, an Associate with the law firm of McGuireWoods LLP, recently joined the HomeAid Northern
Virginia Board of Directors. The 23-member Board is committed to helping local service organizations build and
maintain dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives.
“I am honored to be a part of the HomeAid Board because I believe HomeAid‘s mission to assist in providing
services to the temporarily homeless goes a long way towards ending homelessness in our community and
the organization gives builders an opportunity to give back to the community,” said Frizzell. “I am looking
forward to being a part of this very important mission.”
Joanna Frizzell
Frizzell focuses her legal practice on land use and real estate in Northern Virginia. She counsels clients on all
aspects of the land use planning and development process including zoning approvals, Special Use Permits,
due diligence preparation for purchasing sites and advocacy with the local jurisdictions. She also currently
serves as the deputy city attorney for the City of Fairfax.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Frizzell practiced local government law as an assistant city attorney for the
City of Alexandria, where she represented the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, and
the Department of Planning and Zoning on various enforcement and land use matters.
“HomeAid is very pleased to welcome Joanna to our Board,” said Christy Eaton, Executive Director of
HomeAid Northern Virginia. “She brings a wealth of knowledge about real estate law and a firm belief in the
mission of HomeAid.”
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Trade Partner Spotlight
Trade Partner John Darvish Construction
Shares HomeAid Philosophy
“I have been involved in community work through the years but I find that
HomeAid has a different philosophy that I believe in,” said John Darvish,
President of John Darvish Construction. “They are directly changing lives on a
daily basis. The person needs just one more week, one more month or one
more year to move on with their lives and HomeAid is there for them.”
John Darvish Construction Co. partners with HomeAid in many ways. Darvish
serves on the HomeAid Board of Directors. Currently he is working on the
Annual HomeAid Gala and Auction as a member of the organizing
committee. “John gives back to the community in so many ways,” said
Christy Eaton, HomeAid Northern Virginia’s Executive Director. “He is a tireless
supporter of HomeAid. We are thankful to John and his company for their
support.”
The roofing company, which was founded in 1988, has also donated time,
materials and expertise. Most recently the company worked with Builder
Captain Miller & Smith to donate an estimated $4,000 to replace the roof on
a HomeAid project for Community Touch in Bealeton.
“Unfortunately there are so many stories of homelessness in our community,”
said Darvish. “A woman and child were sleeping in a school bus and we
helped them find shelter. We are changing people’s lives and that’s important
to me. Everybody is satisfied.” When asked why he’s involved with HomeAid,
Darvish simply said, “We do this from our heart.”
From left: Kenley Menefee, Melissa Dorsey, John Darvish, Rey
Lobera, Jason Dorsey, members of the John Darvish Construction
Co. team. Not pictured, Regina Johnson.
“We do this from
our heart.”
Company Information:
John Darvish Construction Co. has been installing and servicing roofs for over 20 years in the Northern Virginia,
Maryland and the Eastern West Virginia region. In 2006, John Darvish Construction, Co. became the first roofing
contractor in Virginia to become NHQ Certified. Visit www.johndarvish.com for more information.
Donate to
HomeAid
Northern
Virginia
If you haven’t already made your tax-deductible contribution to
HomeAid for 2009, please use the enclosed envelope to send back
your most generous donation today; or, make your donation safely
and securely online at www.homeaidnova.org.
HomeAid uses donations from you and others to support our work of
renovating and building homeless shelters and facilities for local care
providers. In 2008, HomeAid completed over 12 projects, and the
financial support from HomeAid donors saved care providers
thousands of dollars in construction costs.
Thank You to those companies and individuals who
have already made a 2009 donation to HomeAid!
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Make Every Employee
a HomeAid Hero
HomeAid Heroes is a full service program providing
company employees with the opportunity to give a
day of service to a local shelter or organization
that serves homeless families. HomeAid organizes
the day for volunteers to perform light
maintenance work, landscaping, painting and
other needed up-keep at local shelters.
The shelters are grateful for the additional service,
and employees will experience the satisfaction that
comes from helping others.
COMPANIES
If you’re an employer interested in helping out
in the community, please complete the online
application (www.homeaidnova.org) and
submit it to HomeAid.
SHELTERS
If you’re a shelter in need of general
maintenance and beautification of your
property, please complete the online application
and submit it to HomeAid.
HomeAid Heroes
help brighten homes
and futures for families
in transition.
For more information
please contact
[email protected]
M&T Bank (formerly Provident Bank) employees prove they are heroes – HomeAid
Heroes – by helping to landscape a playground, making it safe and beautiful for local
children in transition.
HomeAid Heroes
help brighten homes and futures
for families in transition.
For more information
please contact
[email protected]
HomeAid Heroes
work together to
get the job done.
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Upcoming Events
12th Annual Virginia Parade of Homes
Weekend of October 24 – 25, various locations throughout
Northern Virginia Open to everyone – 100% of donations benefit
HomeAid. Visit www.vaparadeofhomes.com for more information.
8th Annual HomeAid Gala & Auction Presented by M & T Bank
Saturday, November 14, Hyatt Regency Reston Join us at “Jeans
and Jewels,” an exclusive event celebrating HomeAid supporters
and partners and featuring both live and silent auctions. The
Presidents’ Circle Awards will be presented to organizations and
individuals who have supported HomeAid Northern Virginia.
Buy your tickets now – individual and table tickets are available either
by filling out the enclosed form or online at www.homeaidnova.org.
Individuals or companies wishing to sponsor the event should contact
HomeAid Northern Virginia Executive Director Christy Eaton at 571283-6320 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Women Giving Back “The Store”
Second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to Noon, 1110
Herndon Pkwy., Herndon Volunteer to help homeless women
“shop” for business clothes and accessories. Contact
[email protected] for more information.
Make Plans to Attend the
8th Annual HomeAid
Gala and Auction
Complete the ticket order form
enclosed with the newsletter or
purchase your tickets online at
www.homeaidnova.org
Know Our Numbers
Don't forget that HomeAid
Northern Virginia is part of the
United Way of the National Capital
Area and the Combined Federal Campaign. Sign up
for payroll deductions at work by selecting HomeAid
Northern Virginia as your charity of choice.
HomeAid Northern Virginia's CFC code: 54784
HomeAid Northern Virginia's United Way code: 8580
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